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Feb 17, 2013 09:24:25   #
csharp Loc: Massachusetts Berkshires
 
DPFotos wrote:
singleviking wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
If you are a Costco member, I believe they have that combo package on sale this month.


Even if you aren't they will add $20, or so, and mail it to you.


Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking, but if the cost is identical no matter where in the USA you buy it, woiuldn't it be more advantagious to buy it from a local camera shop you trust so you have someone local to go to in case you need help? These bigbox stores only sell stuff and typically they have no body there that's an enthusiest or a pro. And a local shop will gladly help you try to save a buck or two on options and filters and even loan you a lens to try to see if you want it before you plunk down that $1300 or more for another piece of glass remote or any of the optional gear.JMHO, but if we don't support our local photo shops, they go the way of the DODO BIRD.
quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shooter If you are a Cos... (show quote)


I agree about supporting the local camera shops. The only one left within reasonable driving distance from me is Hunts Camera in Hanover, Ma about an 8 mile drive. I buy certain items there but on my big purchases I buy from Adorama. Reason being is I save 6.25% sales tax. On a $2000.00 purchase were are looking at a shade over $120.00.
quote=singleviking quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shoo... (show quote)


It's a Sales and USE tax (my emphasis). You still owe the state $120. I do the same as you. Someday the laws will level the playing field which now penalize the local shops.

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Feb 17, 2013 09:56:47   #
sbesaw Loc: Boston
 
singleviking wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
If you are a Costco member, I believe they have that combo package on sale this month.


Even if you aren't they will add $20, or so, and mail it to you.


Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking, but if the cost is identical no matter where in the USA you buy it, woiuldn't it be more advantagious to buy it from a local camera shop you trust so you have someone local to go to in case you need help? These bigbox stores only sell stuff and typically they have no body there that's an enthusiest or a pro. And a local shop will gladly help you try to save a buck or two on options and filters and even loan you a lens to try to see if you want it before you plunk down that $1300 or more for another piece of glass remote or any of the optional gear.JMHO, but if we don't support our local photo shops, they go the way of the DODO BIRD.
quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shooter If you are a Cos... (show quote)



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Feb 17, 2013 09:58:18   #
sbesaw Loc: Boston
 
DPFotos wrote:
singleviking wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
If you are a Costco member, I believe they have that combo package on sale this month.


Even if you aren't they will add $20, or so, and mail it to you.


Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking, but if the cost is identical no matter where in the USA you buy it, woiuldn't it be more advantagious to buy it from a local camera shop you trust so you have someone local to go to in case you need help? These bigbox stores only sell stuff and typically they have no body there that's an enthusiest or a pro. And a local shop will gladly help you try to save a buck or two on options and filters and even loan you a lens to try to see if you want it before you plunk down that $1300 or more for another piece of glass remote or any of the optional gear.JMHO, but if we don't support our local photo shops, they go the way of the DODO BIRD.
quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shooter If you are a Cos... (show quote)


I agree about supporting the local camera shops. The only one left within reasonable driving distance from me is Hunts Camera in Hanover, Ma about an 8 mile drive. I buy certain items there but on my big purchases I buy from Adorama. Reason being is I save 6.25% sales tax. On a $2000.00 purchase were are looking at a shade over $120.00.
quote=singleviking quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shoo... (show quote)


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Feb 17, 2013 10:04:20   #
jaysnave Loc: Central Ohio
 
B&H has some incredible deals right now. Anyone want to talk me into finally buying that 70-200 or 24-70?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller?O=&A=PromoPage&Q=&pageId=61

Anyway, good combo deal on the 7000 and 18-200. Webpage problems are keeping me from getting to the final price but looks like $400 discount.

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Feb 17, 2013 10:22:10   #
sbesaw Loc: Boston
 
jaysnave wrote:
B&H has some incredible deals right now. Anyone want to talk me into finally buying that 70-200 or 24-70?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller?O=&A=PromoPage&Q=&pageId=61

Anyway, good combo deal on the 7000 and 18-200. Webpage problems are keeping me from getting to the final price but looks like $400 discount.


I know I sound like a broken record but those are Nikon deals available from ANY Nikon dealer

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Feb 17, 2013 10:39:59   #
Ken W Loc: Long Island Ny
 
DPFotos wrote:
singleviking wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
If you are a Costco member, I believe they have that combo package on sale this month.


Even if you aren't they will add $20, or so, and mail it to you.


Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking, but if the cost is identical no matter where in the USA you buy it, woiuldn't it be more advantagious to buy it from a local camera shop you trust so you have someone local to go to in case you need help? These bigbox stores only sell stuff and typically they have no body there that's an enthusiest or a pro. And a local shop will gladly help you try to save a buck or two on options and filters and even loan you a lens to try to see if you want it before you plunk down that $1300 or more for another piece of glass remote or any of the optional gear.JMHO, but if we don't support our local photo shops, they go the way of the DODO BIRD.
quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shooter If you are a Cos... (show quote)


I agree about supporting the local camera shops. The only one left within reasonable driving distance from me is Hunts Camera in Hanover, Ma about an 8 mile drive. I buy certain items there but on my big purchases I buy from Adorama. Reason being is I save 6.25% sales tax. On a $2000.00 purchase were are looking at a shade over $120.00.
quote=singleviking quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shoo... (show quote)


Not that this is the place and I do own a small buisiness. But imho this is destroying local economies. Good luck no matter which you choose. Ken

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Feb 17, 2013 11:14:39   #
DPFotos Loc: Pembroke, Ma
 
Ken W wrote:
DPFotos wrote:
singleviking wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
If you are a Costco member, I believe they have that combo package on sale this month.


Even if you aren't they will add $20, or so, and mail it to you.


Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking, but if the cost is identical no matter where in the USA you buy it, woiuldn't it be more advantagious to buy it from a local camera shop you trust so you have someone local to go to in case you need help? These bigbox stores only sell stuff and typically they have no body there that's an enthusiest or a pro. And a local shop will gladly help you try to save a buck or two on options and filters and even loan you a lens to try to see if you want it before you plunk down that $1300 or more for another piece of glass remote or any of the optional gear.JMHO, but if we don't support our local photo shops, they go the way of the DODO BIRD.
quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shooter If you are a Cos... (show quote)


I agree about supporting the local camera shops. The only one left within reasonable driving distance from me is Hunts Camera in Hanover, Ma about an 8 mile drive. I buy certain items there but on my big purchases I buy from Adorama. Reason being is I save 6.25% sales tax. On a $2000.00 purchase were are looking at a shade over $120.00.
quote=singleviking quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shoo... (show quote)


Not that this is the place and I do own a small buisiness. But imho this is destroying local economies. Good luck no matter which you choose. Ken
quote=DPFotos quote=singleviking quote=jerryc41... (show quote)


I think sometime in the future a lot of online businesses will have to charge the state's sales tax...I know that Amazon has already agreed with Massachusetts to start. I don't know when this will happen. I know that Amazon is opening a shipping warehouse in Ma.

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Feb 17, 2013 11:46:38   #
TchrBill Loc: Houston, TX
 
DPFotos wrote:

I think sometime in the future a lot of online businesses will have to charge the state's sales tax...I know that Amazon has already agreed with Massachusetts to start. I don't know when this will happen. I know that Amazon is opening a shipping warehouse in Ma.

And that is the reason they have "agreed" with Massachusetts to collect the state's sales tax for in-state sales. We just went through the same thing in Texas. Amazon opened a warehouse in Texas so, now we have to pay sales tax to Amazon in Texas. If a business has a brick and mortar presence in a state, they have to charge sales tax. At least, that is the way I have heard it explained.

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Feb 17, 2013 18:17:46   #
mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)
 
singleviking wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
If you are a Costco member, I believe they have that combo package on sale this month.


Even if you aren't they will add $20, or so, and mail it to you.


Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking, but if the cost is identical no matter where in the USA you buy it, woiuldn't it be more advantagious to buy it from a local camera shop you trust so you have someone local to go to in case you need help? These bigbox stores only sell stuff and typically they have no body there that's an enthusiest or a pro. And a local shop will gladly help you try to save a buck or two on options and filters and even loan you a lens to try to see if you want it before you plunk down that $1300 or more for another piece of glass remote or any of the optional gear.JMHO, but if we don't support our local photo shops, they go the way of the DODO BIRD.
quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shooter If you are a Cos... (show quote)

I agree completely as long as the price is the same. You can often deal with a local shop by telling them what the internet price is. A good shop run by someone who is knowledgeable can be a real asset when you are wrestling with a decision.

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Feb 17, 2013 21:49:50   #
Julieh
 
I just got mine last week at B & H. Very happy

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Feb 17, 2013 23:48:05   #
kevindunne
 
Agree totally...have had great success with local shops...Costco could give a shit less...

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Feb 18, 2013 02:40:03   #
singleviking Loc: Lake Sebu Eco Park, Philippines
 
DPFotos wrote:
Ken W wrote:
DPFotos wrote:
singleviking wrote:
jerryc41 wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
If you are a Costco member, I believe they have that combo package on sale this month.


Even if you aren't they will add $20, or so, and mail it to you.


Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking, but if the cost is identical no matter where in the USA you buy it, woiuldn't it be more advantagious to buy it from a local camera shop you trust so you have someone local to go to in case you need help? These bigbox stores only sell stuff and typically they have no body there that's an enthusiest or a pro. And a local shop will gladly help you try to save a buck or two on options and filters and even loan you a lens to try to see if you want it before you plunk down that $1300 or more for another piece of glass remote or any of the optional gear.JMHO, but if we don't support our local photo shops, they go the way of the DODO BIRD.
quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shooter If you are a Cos... (show quote)


I agree about supporting the local camera shops. The only one left within reasonable driving distance from me is Hunts Camera in Hanover, Ma about an 8 mile drive. I buy certain items there but on my big purchases I buy from Adorama. Reason being is I save 6.25% sales tax. On a $2000.00 purchase were are looking at a shade over $120.00.
quote=singleviking quote=jerryc41 quote=MT Shoo... (show quote)


Not that this is the place and I do own a small buisiness. But imho this is destroying local economies. Good luck no matter which you choose. Ken
quote=DPFotos quote=singleviking quote=jerryc41... (show quote)


I think sometime in the future a lot of online businesses will have to charge the state's sales tax...I know that Amazon has already agreed with Massachusetts to start. I don't know when this will happen. I know that Amazon is opening a shipping warehouse in Ma.
quote=Ken W quote=DPFotos quote=singleviking q... (show quote)


The rule for the application of state sales tax is based on if the seller has any facilities in that state. As Amazon is installing a shipping facility in Mass, they will start to charge Mass sales tax to all customers within that state. If the seller has no facilities, they are not abliged to charge the tax to sales that are shipped.

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Feb 19, 2013 21:43:26   #
mike 101 Loc: Quincy Mass
 
I know people in New York that buy at Hunts to save on sales tax down there.

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Feb 22, 2013 09:35:07   #
art pear Loc: North Dakota
 
for that money I would get the 7100 and pre order it.

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