A question about purchasing ethics
Mar 11, 2019 11:42:56 #
SS319 wrote:
Example: Canon EOSR br br Canon ... (show quote)
Many products are sold only at MSRP, as enforced by the manufacturers themselves. The difference used to be in the collection of the local and state sales tax - which, until the Wayfair decision, allowed buyers in the 45 states that charge sales tax to dodge paying it. That's how the myth of online price superiority got reinforced, if not actually started. I feel badly for those who don't have a local shop, but dealing with online dealers like B&H, KEH, or Hunt's is very satisfying when you need advice and return privileges. If the price for an item is equal or close, and the item is available, I go local. If there's a big difference or the local shop can't get it, I have no qualms about buying from one of the excellent online sellers.
Andy
Mar 11, 2019 12:06:52 #
AndyH wrote:
Many products are sold only at MSRP, as enforced b... (show quote)
When I go into a local store to check out a camera I would ask them for the price first. If the price is unacceptable I wouldn't ask them to show me the camera. If the price is acceptable then I ask them to show me the camera. If I then decide to buy it I would buy from them. If I decide not to buy it I simply don't buy it any where.
Mar 11, 2019 13:00:35 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
Canon and the other major camera companies control the price and AUTHORIZED DEALER can't discount with a chance of loosing it's authorized dealership.
Most of us buy on line to save tax. And 1 it's illegal not to pay state tax and 2 if you think your roads are bad etc. how are they going to fix things.
Most of us buy on line to save tax. And 1 it's illegal not to pay state tax and 2 if you think your roads are bad etc. how are they going to fix things.
Mar 11, 2019 15:06:53 #
OwlHarbor wrote:
I have found when wearing slacks, shirt and tie I get much better service at most stores and treated much differently than casual wear. When I have done physical labor dressed for work treatment is less than desired. Judgement and assumptions are a part of our society. I am nearer to retirement and know that if I expect great service I will dress for the occasion.
One great thing about my local camera store is, because they know me, I get the same great service and price regardless of how I dress. One should not judge a book by its cover! Allen's Camera is a wonderful store, online as well. Tell them I sent you. B est of luck.
Mar 11, 2019 22:46:44 #
Don W-37
Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
AndyH wrote:
It's not an ideal practice, in my opinion. br br ... (show quote)
I fully agree with the first reply from Andy. And like many of you, I want my local camera stores to thrive. Recently, my favorite camera store, where I bought my D750, closed. So sad. It was, no doubt, killed by "Selfie Appliances."
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