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Deals or not?
Dec 21, 2022 13:35:18 #
MrMophoto
Loc: Rhode Island "The biggest little"
jerryc41 wrote:
If you don't need it, you'd be wasting your money.
Jerry is absolutely right. Before I buy any equipment, I ask myself, will this enhance my images?
Dec 21, 2022 15:35:55 #
Bill_de wrote:
What did you really learn about photography equipment from that post?
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A sale isn't a sale if you don't need the item. It's good to show restraint when shopping.
Dec 21, 2022 15:50:36 #
Don't laugh at second-hand shops. I am a frequent visitor to "junk stores", thrift shops, charity shops, and the like. Over the years I have scored good deals on props for still-life shots, food layouts, and even some great gear. I picked up 3 super-heavy-duty light stands made by Manfrotto- you can mount a small house of these, for $100 including a case.
Y'all would be surprised what some folks donate and the money spent there usually goes to a good cause.
As for passing up that deal, well, much depends on the lights- type, brand, and condition. Cou has been worth many times the price or the kid stuff that can get you electrocuted. If you can, go back and find out- you know what they say about trash and treasure.
Y'all would be surprised what some folks donate and the money spent there usually goes to a good cause.
As for passing up that deal, well, much depends on the lights- type, brand, and condition. Cou has been worth many times the price or the kid stuff that can get you electrocuted. If you can, go back and find out- you know what they say about trash and treasure.
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Dec 21, 2022 15:53:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
A sale isn't a sale if you don't need the item. It's good to show restraint when shopping.
Should we all create a thread when we don't buy something we don't need? I think the Main Photography Discussion section is getting over run with Chit Chat.
In my opinion. I think we are all entitled to one.
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Dec 21, 2022 17:34:25 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
Just as a follow up.
I went back today to get the name brand of the lighting only to be told it sold earlier. The individual who bought it told the clerk he was returning his Christmas gift (same item) to B&H. This one they said was 500.00 less than he paid.
By the way. I found another Manfrotto with a gimbal head that someone was purchasing for 49.00. Missed out on that one as I would have picked it up.
Seek and you shall find.
I went back today to get the name brand of the lighting only to be told it sold earlier. The individual who bought it told the clerk he was returning his Christmas gift (same item) to B&H. This one they said was 500.00 less than he paid.
By the way. I found another Manfrotto with a gimbal head that someone was purchasing for 49.00. Missed out on that one as I would have picked it up.
Seek and you shall find.
Dec 21, 2022 17:49:44 #
Bill_de wrote:
Should we all create a thread when we don't buy something we don't need? I think the Main Photography Discussion section is getting overrun with Chit Chat.
In my opinion. I think we are all entitled to one.
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In my opinion. I think we are all entitled to one.
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You are 100% correct. Problem is, judging by many of the threads and posts I have read here, over the years, lots of folks buy stuff they REALLY don't need due to their suffering from chronic GAS. So perhaps there's a compromise- a special section called "Stuff I purchased that I don't recall need/ Stuff I didn't purchase because I realized I don't REALLY need it. Or perhaps, stuff I purchased and never used BECAUSE I really didn't need it and/or don't even know how to use it!
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the guy in this picture has over 4,000 cameras.
Dec 21, 2022 18:55:00 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I'm so sick and tired of the happy wife thing! How about happy husband no one gets hurt?? I'm going to get that going around! 
Don
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Dec 21, 2022 19:17:52 #
Dec 21, 2022 19:21:34 #
Canisdirus wrote:
Uh oh... we have another bold attempt being made !!
Get out of the way...here comes Sisyphus!!
Good luck.
Can I have your shoes...you know...after.
Get out of the way...here comes Sisyphus!!
Good luck.
Can I have your shoes...you know...after.
You can have my everything...you know.. after. But I will have made my mark on the society of wussies!!
Dec 21, 2022 19:23:17 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Because the “Happy Husband” is a myth! 😜🤪🤣
More so than the "happy wife" despite all the effort expended??
Dec 21, 2022 22:32:08 #
Retired CPO wrote:
You can have my everything...you know.. after. But I will have made my mark on the society of wussies!!
That's fine, but I still look over my shoulder when declaring I'm going to take on the wives club.
Dec 22, 2022 00:00:40 #
OldSchool-WI
Loc: Brandon, Wisconsin 53919
JimBart wrote:
My wife and I went looking at 2nd hand stores to s... (show quote)
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As everybody grows to understand---a bargain is not one to you if you cannot use it. So if you have a better tripod for your shooting that Manfrotto was not a bargain unless your into re-selling. Same with the lights, although the lights are not such a bargain anyway. But if a pro events photog--you might always need more lights and stands depending on circumstances. But unbrellas are cheap and so are stands. And---do you actually need another DSLR?------------------
Dec 22, 2022 06:18:08 #
Bill_de wrote:
In my opinion. I think we are all entitled to one.
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Yes, but only one! : )
Dec 22, 2022 11:54:18 #
My Dad used to say “a sale is a sale only if you need it.” It has served me well throughout my life.
Dec 22, 2022 13:54:26 #
Fredrick wrote:
My Dad used to say “a sale is a sale only if you need it.” It has served me well throughout my life.
Yes! I'll admit that I am a sucker for sales and rebates on things that I would buy anyway. Our local supermarket will offer something like $30 off an order of $150. How can I turn down $30?
I have things on my Amazon Wish List, and if the price drops low enough, I might by it.
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