Upon preparing to go overseas to film a few documentaries in some third world countries where human trafficking and drugs are a major problem, I endeavored to buy some spy equipment for videography. What I found was quite surprising and enlightening.
There is a wide disparity between types of spy equipment, companies who retail it, and the prices they charge to the unsuspecting consumer. Had I not done my homework I would have easily overspent $500 to $600 and I am working on a very small budget.
Websites are countless that offer this stuff, but when you try to phone them for technical support or to ask a few simple questions they usually never answer their telephones. That is the first sign you don't want to deal with that company. If you are anything like me and need tech support for the stuff you buy, then you don't want to buy from a company who is never available to help teach you how to use their spy equipment.
Secondly, if you can't ask questions before buying (and sadly this is often the case as most vendors just want to sell not educate the public lest their profit margins be jeopardized), then you very well might buy the wrong kind of equipment. Law enforcement agents have different reasons for buying than do videographers and filmmakers.
Hence the necessity to ask questions and talk to someone knowledgeable. I found finding this key special someone with a heart and degree of morality to be a daunting task. After many days of web searching, phone calling, and being put on hold (only to later be told little helpful info buy the phone rep) I stumbled upon a guy who provided outstanding service.
To fully appreciate how good the guy was who helped me, you'd have to have seen how the local store owner handled me. The guy in my town here in Orlando was rude, impatient, and condescending.
Thankfully I found a gem in a guy named Zeek, a sincere helpful gentleman who kindly spoke with me on the phone for nearly an hour and patiently endured all of my dumb questions.
Undoubtedly God favored me allowing me to find Zeek, who told me all I needed to know, kept me from buying the wrong stuff, and gave me a price well below the other crooks out there selling spy equipment.
His company website is outstanding, detailed, and professional. It was the customer service most of all that did it for me as I'm kind of clueless when it comes to technology and spyware. The beautiful thing is now I am living my dreams as a filmmaker doing documentaries overseas and helping humanity.
It just goes to show you we are all interconnected and need each other. Believe God and good things will come to you. Pray for divine appointments and connections with key people who can save you a lot of grief and frustration.
We got our spy equipment the next day drop shipped to us and tried it out that night. My video guy Chris was really surprised how well it worked and the image clarity when we put it on his computer to see if this might work for us in filmmaking.
We took the spy cam out to some clubs and got some great footage and hid all the gear in our cargo pants. It was an unforgettable adventure!
Next destination Indonesia!
Call my buddy Zeek for knowledgeable service, patient care, and wise advice on what spy equipment is ideal for you. For the red carpet treatment tell Zeek that Pastor Paul Davis from Orlando, FL referred you.
Don't overpay, buy the wrong equipment (remember most companies have a no return policy), or get mistreated by jerks out there. Go to http://www.startechoutlet.com but most importantly call Zeek to talk through what it is you're trying to accomplish, for what you are buying your spy equipment, and let him advise you what is most appropriate to buy.
Call Zeek directly at 512-670-1884 or toll free at 877-513-7076. Don't be discouraged if voice mail picks up, just leave a message and Zeek will promptly phone you right back.
To contact me or make a charitable contribution:
Paul Davis c/o
Dream-Maker Ministries
PO Box 684
Goldenrod, FL 32733
RevivingNations@yahoo.com
407-284-1705; 407-967-7553
www.CreativeCommunications.TV
http://www.DreamMakerMinistries.com
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