Blacks - $6.99 DSLR messenger bag clearance

[xtracrispy123]

A friend tipped me off to awesome sales at Black's for these SLR bags for $6.99: here (http://www.blackphoto.com/blacks/jump/product/6719/Fidelity+Medium+Versa+Bag+Blk/cat80021/Bags/product.jsp?prdId=6719#)

Also comes in Bright red.

They're not avail online, but are around in stores so YMMV. I just cleared out the one at King & Yonge though.

I think they're very similar to the Crumpler bags, which retails for $75 here (https://www.crumpler.ca/Lite/English/Products/4-Million-Dollar-Home-MD0406A.html?image=4)

The black's one has 2 dividers, and both seem to use similar nylon materials.

[pongster]

I have one of these and have a Crumpler as well ...they are IDENTICAL 99% .... crumpler is a rip

[XmsrpX]

I have one of these and have a Crumpler as well ...they are IDENTICAL 99% .... crumpler is a rip

i have the crumpler and have looked at the blacks fake one. the quality difference of the 2 are significantly different. the blacks one looks as if it went through a wash and immediate packed flat in a box before it has dried.

[Captain Snazzypants]

i have the crumpler and have looked at the blacks fake one. the quality difference of the 2 are significantly different. the blacks one looks as if it went through a wash and immediate packed flat in a box before it has dried.

Wouldn't that make it all....crumply? :D

[pongster]

i have the crumpler and have looked at the blacks fake one. the quality difference of the 2 are significantly different. the blacks one looks as if it went through a wash and immediate packed flat in a box before it has dried.


I would respectfully disagree ..... I own both, they are identical ..both made in China ...just that one has a crumpler label on it ....the paddings, the outside, the colours are the same

[Inno]

Can you scrape the Black's logo off?

[lg777]

Looks kind of like this one...out of stock online but saw some in their Richmond Hill store...

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Electronics/Accessories_2/Small-Versa-Bag-Black

[pipolchap]

Will it fit a DSLR with a battery grip (bottom)?

[xtracrispy123]

Can you scrape the Black's logo off?

there's no blacks logo..

[ashgotti]

Will it fit a DSLR with a battery grip (bottom)?

It should.

I have one and can fit my D40 and 2 lenses in it. It has padding that can be adjusted with velcro.

My handle is starting to rip off though. I did lug it to cuba and back though.

[dinesh_zee]

looks good for the price, thx op

[deezz]

holy crap this is a smoking deal.

[darkmagic]

i've got one on hold at a local black's here and I'm getting one on the way home from work. Thanks OP!

[darth wolf]

sold out in the downtown core Toronto.

[N_Raged]

I have the large version of this bag with I absolutely love. Only major difference between the Fidelity and the Crumpler is the quality of the interior padding. The stitching and overall quality of the dividers and padding feels cheap compared to the Crumpler. Still these bags are a bargain.

[DormouseGrey]

Sold out in Ottawa.

[ptgraham]

It should.

I have one and can fit my D40 and 2 lenses in it. It has padding that can be adjusted with velcro.

My handle is starting to rip off though. I did lug it to cuba and back though.

Really? I think this is the same one I bought this one for a relative at Christmas. She has a Nikon D50 with two lenses, and I'd say its a bit small if you have the lens on the camera. I think a body and grip with lens attached would be too big to fit this case properly. Are you storing your D40 with the lens on it? Any camera with a grip is going to be a fair bit larger than a D40 plus the size of the grip.

[RunnerForDeals]

Stores that have them

GTA STORES
-------------------------
The Beaches
2036 QUEEN STREET EAST
TORONTO, ON M4L1J4
3 Units

RIOCAN DURHAM CENTRE
130 KINGSTON ROAD EAST
AJAX, ON L1Z1G1
1 Unit

COLOSSUS CENTRE
UNIT 142, 16 FAMOUS AVENUE
WOODBRIDGE, ON L4L9M3
3 Units

YORK MILLS GARDENS
UNIT 23
808 YORK MILLS ROAD
TORONTO, ON M3B1X8
2 Units

SHOPPER'S WORLD - DANFORTH
3003 DANFORTH AVENUE
SCARBOROUGH, ON M4C1M9
4 Units

CLARKSON CROSSING
UNIT #H6
920 SOUTHDOWN ROAD
MISSISSAUGA, ON L5J2Y4
3 Units

That was a big enough list for me so I stopped writing down from the guy checking so other stores might have more.

[darth wolf]

make sure you call the store first.

Commerce court is showing 2 but sold out today. The list is updated at night.

btw, if anyone bought one and is thinking of returning it, gimme a PM.

thanks

[RunnerForDeals]

make sure you call the store first.

Commerce court is showing 2 but sold out today. The list is updated at night.

btw, if anyone bought one and is thinking of returning it, gimme a PM.

thanks

Ah...thanks for the info.

[N_Raged]

I just called Colossus Centre and they are all already on hold.

[RunnerForDeals]

I just called Colossus Centre and they are all already on hold.

probably for staff :rolleyes:

[shockwaves23]

I called the two Oakville location.

Hopedall Mall - sold out, only small versa
Oakville Place - 1 left, red, which i reserved, but I might give it up

I called Mississauga
the one that's listed in the previous post
Clarkson Crossing - sold out already, poor lady must've gotten a lot of calls, her response was quick.

[Phat_Farm]

I just got off the phone with Blacks in Pickering, the gentleman there said they were out of stock, but said that he could order one in for me. I then asked if they will also honour their current price of $6.99, he said yes!

I'm not sure if this is common practice for all Blacks stores, but you can give it a try. The bags will be in on Saturday for me, so we'll see if it works and if they will honour the price. Will update this later.

[ericdraven]

Thanks OP!!!

[Inno]

Stores that have them

GTA STORES
-------------------------
The Beaches
2036 QUEEN STREET EAST
TORONTO, ON M4L1J4
3 Units

RIOCAN DURHAM CENTRE
130 KINGSTON ROAD EAST
AJAX, ON L1Z1G1
1 Unit

COLOSSUS CENTRE
UNIT 142, 16 FAMOUS AVENUE
WOODBRIDGE, ON L4L9M3
3 Units

YORK MILLS GARDENS
UNIT 23
808 YORK MILLS ROAD
TORONTO, ON M3B1X8
2 Units

SHOPPER'S WORLD - DANFORTH
3003 DANFORTH AVENUE
SCARBOROUGH, ON M4C1M9
4 Units

CLARKSON CROSSING
UNIT #H6
920 SOUTHDOWN ROAD
MISSISSAUGA, ON L5J2Y4
3 Units

That was a big enough list for me so I stopped writing down from the guy checking so other stores might have more.

I got last one at Beaches just now.

[K2`]

Calgary Downtown had none.. they didnt' even know what i was talking about.

EDIT:
Southcenter mall has three.. in red.. i put one on hold.

[blainehamilton]

None in Edmonton...

[ishydee]

picked up the last one at yonge and eglinton. I don't know if they gave me the small (??) but I think this bad boy will barely fit just my 40D body + grip. i don't know where i'd toss a lens in there.

[enlighten_me]

No luck at The Beaches or Shopper's World...

[doorbellring]

I have one of these and it's a great case. Fits my Rebel XT, 17-85mm, 480 EX II and a lensbaby. Highly recommended.

[hightech]

I have one for my SLR system and picked it up when it was $14.99. At the $7 price, it is very good bag.

My only peeve is that the shoulder strap does not have a adjustment lock mechanism. What this means is that the strap length gets adjusted by the weight of the camera. To fix this issue, just get a black colour paper clip and attach it at the adjustment area and that will keep it set.

Another issue is that the strap itself it not removable/replaceable, and does not have a shoulder grip pad.

In the end, for the price, you may be able to live with these issues.

[Dub_]

Thanks op! got the last two at yonge & st clair location this afternoon.
Defintely worth it for 7 bucks.

[Tender]

I got this one over a year and half ago for $20. Currently it holds Sony A200 with kit lens (18-70), Minolta 50mm, Minolta 75-200mm and Sigma EF-530 Super flash. It's not big, but it serves me well when organized properly.

[good deal bc]

OOS in BC

[yiujun]

aw i had no idea this existed. i paid 20 USD for my red crumpler in the same size :(

[MC25]

I called, they are sold out but should be getting more in on TUes when they get shipments..she said the deal might not nbe on but she would honour the price for me.
Also, their slingshot bag for $39.99 is a decent deal too.

[zoomzoom]

Good deal for $7. I got one when it was somewhere around $15 earlier this year. This bag is really only good for one lens and a body... With a gripped camera (say a 40D + Grip + lens), the bag will close, but the fit will seem tight. You will have a hard time putting a 580EXII (or even a 430EXII) into the bag with a gripped 40D.

[jh1]

What's so appealing about something that looks like a large handbag that would be owned by a middle-aged woman? It's not like you're fooling anyone into thinking you not trying to hide something valuable.

[jason9945]

Good deal for $7. I got one when it was somewhere around $15 earlier this year. This bag is really only good for one lens and a body... With a gripped camera (say a 40D + Grip + lens), the bag will close, but the fit will seem tight. You will have a hard time putting a 580EXII (or even a 430EXII) into the bag with a gripped 40D.

+1

I picked it up on sale boxing week. It fits my gripped a200(barely), and my 50mm lens. Its a very comfortable bag.

[WhatADeal!]

Wow seems like a lot of demand for this. Called store in Burlington and the sales immediately asked if it was for a bag as soon as I mentioned a SKU check. Said all bags in the store are already on hold for someone and phone had been ringing off the hook for the entire afternoon.

[Stephie]

Got mine 6 months ago for 17$ and I love it. Fits my rebel with kit lens, zoom lens on the side, and my cords and manual and stuff like that in the front and top pouches.

There is a bit of extra room where the camera is, so I think it could fit with a battery grip, never tried.

[sml]

Got mine last year for $20 or something like that. I also have a Crumpler 4 million (or whatever the comparable size one is) and it has basically the same layout and size. I do like the crumpler straps better. I agree that the material is not as good but it's $20 vs $60!!! It fits my D80 with 18-200 and SB600 flash nicely, but that's about all she can fit.

[rayt-]

I just called STC, Fairview, and Markville and they all said they don't have any in stock. They told me the Danforth location has 4 in stock. Who wants to help me get one? :D

[softech]

I was lucky.. reserve mine at the Beach last nite and got the last one.

this is a very small bag.. but it serves the purpose.. also, for $7, you can't be wrong on this.

[gsrrr]

None in Edmonton...

yup... One of the guys I talked to checked the computer -- and he wasn't able to see any stock in western canada.

[Mr Snuff]

Which crumpler is this similar to? looks like the 5 million dollar home if i had to guess. does it have 2 dividers or 1?

[Inno]

I just called STC, Fairview, and Markville and they all said they don't have any in stock. They told me the Danforth location has 4 in stock. Who wants to help me get one? :D

Did you call and confirm? You can't trust the on-line inventory info.

When I was at the Yonge-Bloor location yesterday the closest one they could find was in the Beach.

[Inno]

Which crumpler is this similar to? looks like the 5 million dollar home if i had to guess. does it have 2 dividers or 1?

Two removable velcro'ed dividers.

[Inno]

I was lucky.. reserve mine at the Beach last nite and got the last one.

this is a very small bag.. but it serves the purpose.. also, for $7, you can't be wrong on this.

Maybe you got a Small? Mine was a Medium and is a decent size. Should be marked on the round tag.

[lumiawaily]

all out in sauga' locations

[beer_baron3]

i was able to get one at Shoppers Works at Vic Park and Danforth at lunch hour.dont know how many left though

[Paranoidandroid]

all out in sauga' locations
:( I could have used a new DSLR messenger bag..

[rayt-]

Did you call and confirm? You can't trust the on-line inventory info.

When I was at the Yonge-Bloor location yesterday the closest one they could find was in the Beach.

Nope it was too far for me anyways so I didn't bother. Both the STC and FV location told me Danforth had them though. They said there were three new ones and one demo.

[SMAG]

Nothing at Metrotown Center.

[Inno]

Nope it was too far for me anyways so I didn't bother. Both the STC and FV location told me Danforth had them though. They said there were three new ones and one demo.

Where is the Danforth location, around Greektown?

[rayt-]

Where is the Danforth location, around Greektown?

VP and Danforth at Shopper's World I believe.

[mrgrieves]

I would respectfully disagree ..... I own both, they are identical ..both made in China ...just that one has a crumpler label on it ....the paddings, the outside, the colours are the same

I'm sorry, but this is ridiculous. This is a pretty great deal, but to suggest that the quality even approaches that of the similar crumpler model would be an overstatement.

[marcopoloca]

So I went down to the victoria park and danforth location (besides Metro) and neither the supervisor nor the merchandiser knows what i am talking about.

Spent two hours back and forth :(

[jerryhung]

Called today, and there is NONE in Kitchener, or Guelph

[good deal bc]

Nothing at Metrotown Center.

it was posted already that all BC stores are OOS