Is there a reason these are so cheap?

[Dayton]

I have never purchased IP Cameras before, but need to buy about 20 PTZ cameras. After a lot of research on here, I think I found the model that fits my needs the best:

http://www.cctv-mall.com/sd59225u-hni-dahua-sd59225u-hni-2mp-25x-starlight-ir-ptz-network-camera-dh-sd59225u-hni-without-logo

Locally, this camera is over $500. Is there a reason this is so cheap? Thanks in advance!

 

[marku2]

Wow 120bucks for a logo ?
I would be asking myself $388x20= 7760 payed for an unknown quality (dahua)
Or $10k for a known quality dahua ptz if your prepared to gamble $2240 bucks for an unknown
I personally would get one test the living day lights out of it then make that decision I did this with a hikvision ptz from China it worked out amazing so I bought 5 more payed 500 each here in Australia 1200 but I would not update the firm ware on them even though that say they can I would ask the seller for a file
Andy from empire candy sells at good deals you have to find good sellers of this gear or you could end up burnt

 

[bigredfish]

Buying direct from China is always much cheaper than you'll find local.

I can't attest to that particular model as far as quality, but I have bought from cctv-mall numerous times and always got authentic Dahua cameras, of which that is.

 

[Dayton]

All great points, thank you! I think the only negative of buying in spurts like that is the time it takes to get here (up to 20 days) and shipping costs could put me out a lot of money/time. Risk either way I guess!

Wow 120bucks for a logo ?
I did this with a hikvision ptz from China it worked out amazing so I bought 5 more

Can you link me to what you bought?

Andy from empire candy sells at good deals you have to find good sellers of this gear or you could end up burnt

Who is Andy? Where can I buy from him?

 

[Dayton]

Buying direct from China is always much cheaper than you'll find local.

I can't attest to that particular model as far as quality, but I have bought from cctv-mall numerous times and always got authentic Dahua cameras, of which that is.

Thanks for the insight!

 

[marku2]

@empircandy he is on this forum his name is Andy sells good quality ip cameras search empire his name will come up in the forum you could email him for a quantity and price

 

[marku2]

Mine I got from Amandacams on eBay (hikvision)

 

[aristobrat]

Andy is @EMPIRETECANDY on the forum here. He runs a store on AliExpress that sells unbranded Dahuas. He’s been very active on the forum here since late last year when the Dahua varifocal Starlight turret. He also ships DHL, so as long as he’s got the camera in stock, it’s usually received quickly. Other Ali stores usually ship via ePacket. It’s cheaper for them, but but it can take much much longer to receive the product. He usually has a one-year warranty on his stuff, and you can use the forum here for any technical questions you have. The few times a technical question has come up that the forum couldn’t help (i.e. firmware bugs), Andy worked directly with Dahua to help get them resolved.

 

[aristobrat]

Here is a link to his Ali store:
Empire Technology Co., Ltd - Small Orders Online Store, Hot Selling and more on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

But you can click on his forum name here and “Start a Conversation” to talk with him directly. He’s located in China, so there is a time zone difference, so have a little patience if a reply comes 12 hours later than you expected.

 

[looney2ns]

I have never purchased IP Cameras before, but need to buy about 20 PTZ cameras. After a lot of research on here, I think I found the model that fits my needs the best:

wholesale SD59225U-HNI - buy DAHUA SD59225U-HNI 2MP 25x Starlight IR PTZ Network Camera DH-SD59225U-HNI review

Locally, this camera is over $500. Is there a reason this is so cheap? Thanks in advance!

Shipping is additional @ $95.00 approx.

 

[jaycanter]

I bought this camera from Andy and i just added to cart and got shipping quote total ended up $20.00 less than Andy. not sure how long it would take from cctvmall but had it in 4 days from Andy.

 

[bigredfish]

Andy will always be faster if he has it in stock.