What is Best Buy's problem?
Mar 8, 2023 13:21:02 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
henryp wrote:
The SCOTUS decision South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc., allows states to require sales tax be collected and remitted without resorting to the old "use tax" programs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/us/politics/supreme-court-sales-taxes-internet-merchants.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/21/us/politics/supreme-court-sales-taxes-internet-merchants.html
I always use my payboo credit card for instant saving.
I remember NYC going to NJ IKEA and looking for NY plates in their parking lot
Love B and H selection
Mar 8, 2023 13:39:29 #
Mar 8, 2023 13:43:00 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
There are a few camera stores closer to me than Allen's, which I have been to, and they all charge 6% sales tax. I don't need a sales person to tell me what I already want. At Best Buy in north Delaware, I place my order online and go pick it up. On a $2700 lens that's a considerable savings on sales tax.
Order your camera gear online or over the phone from Allen's and have it shipped out-of-state from Pa. and see if they charge you sales tax. They won't. As a pro of over 50 years in the business, I have shopped at B&H and Adorama for decades, but Allen's is by far the best mom and pop camera store with the best customer service. I have moved to Texas away from the PA/NJ/DE area, but I still shop with Allen's, over the phone or online.
Cheers
Mar 8, 2023 13:54:25 #
alberio wrote:
I was charged over $300. to return a Sony camera within the return time.
Yes just ridiculous Best Buy restocking fees.
Mar 8, 2023 13:57:12 #
AntonioReyna wrote:
You have Sami's in LA, or closer, which has everything and more.
Yes Sam's is one of the best on the West Coast.
Cheers
Mar 8, 2023 20:12:40 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
You state there are two independent camera stores near you. Both apparently are within a 30 minute drive for you. You are fortunate.
Actually, I was just made aware of a THIRD camera store in my area (less than a 30-minute drive from me. So, yes, very fortunate.
Mar 8, 2023 20:18:41 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
gwilliams6 wrote:
Yes Sam's is one of the best on the West Coast.
Cheers
Cheers
Actually, Samy’s. Two locations within a 45-minute drive. No bargains, no “deals”, but they have literally everything that every major manufacturer makes. All in one store.
Mar 8, 2023 20:27:19 #
kb6kgx wrote:
Actually, Samy’s. Two locations within a 45-minute drive. No bargains, no “deals”, but they have literally everything that every major manufacturer makes. All in one store.
Lol, I meant Samy's.
Getting older and having typos more often, and shopping too much at Sams Club, LOL
I have been there in LA at the S. Fairfax location, when Samy's held a Sony event.
Cheers
Mar 8, 2023 21:01:05 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
gwilliams6 wrote:
Yes Sam's is one of the best on the West Coast.
Cheers
Cheers
Look into Woodland Hills camera and telescope
Mar 8, 2023 21:32:05 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
Look into Woodland Hills camera and telescope
I know that store. A great store if you're looking for high-end telescopes and stuff. But I just didn't get a good "vibe" from being there. Wasn't all "warm and fuzzy", if you get me.
Mar 8, 2023 22:26:37 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
gwilliams6 wrote:
Lol, I meant Samy's.
Getting older and having typos more often, and shopping too much at Sams Club, LOL
I have been there in LA at the S. Fairfax location, when Samy's held a Sony event.
Cheers
Getting older and having typos more often, and shopping too much at Sams Club, LOL
I have been there in LA at the S. Fairfax location, when Samy's held a Sony event.
Cheers
Last time I was at the Fairfax store was when they had "Nikon Day". That was at least five years ago. I don't believe they've had one since.
Mar 8, 2023 22:36:37 #
kb6kgx wrote:
Last time I was at the Fairfax store was when they had "Nikon Day". That was at least five years ago. I don't believe they've had one since.
The Sony day I attended at the Fairfax store was back in 2021 around the time of the Sony A1 release. I would imagine they have had a Nikon day since the release of the Nikon Z9, but I dont know for sure.
Cheers and best to you.
Mar 8, 2023 22:53:37 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
gwilliams6 wrote:
The Sony day I attended at the Fairfax store was back in 2021 around the time of the Sony A1 release. I would imagine they have had a Nikon day since the release of the Nikon Z9, but I dont know for sure.
Cheers and best to you.
Cheers and best to you.
Before I attended the "Nikon Day" I went to, there were all kinds of notifications on Facebook and social media about the event. I have not seen any such thing in the years since. If they did have these events since then, I was not aware.
Mar 9, 2023 07:26:59 #
bobbyjohn wrote:
Yup! I used to shop at Fry's Electronics store frequently. About 2 years ago, Fry's went belly up. Can Best Buy be far behind?
I don't think Best Buys would go belly up like Fry's but they may close a lot of stores. They do well online. For cameras you can buy just about any models online but in the stores they have very few models on display.
Mar 9, 2023 08:13:43 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
kb6kgx wrote:
I know that store. A great store if you're looking for high-end telescopes and stuff. But I just didn't get a good "vibe" from being there. Wasn't all "warm and fuzzy", if you get me.
I've dealt with them for 15 yrs. I've bought and my telescope club have never had any issues with them and bought thousands if dollars there. Remember as a retail store they have been under tremendous pressure competing with some giants. Big supply chain issues like everyone.
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