Camera Store Info Needed
Jul 29, 2019 15:02:31 #
fehutch
Loc: gulfport, ms
NormanTheGr8 wrote:
Why not support local , with Nikon,Canon and everyone else setting the price ,there is no $$ advantage .
Nothing beats holding it in your hands ,seeing how it feels, and supporting a local business
Nothing beats holding it in your hands ,seeing how it feels, and supporting a local business
This does not apply if you live on the Gulf Coast.. FLA AL MS and probably Texas. Wal Mart and Best Buy are not exactly camera stores. I don’t believe there is a full service camera store in any of these states. And throw in Tennessee as well.
Jul 29, 2019 15:29:56 #
John Maher
Loc: Northern Virginia
District Camera is family-owned. I am focused on the Burke store. They just opened a third store so they must be doing something right.
Definitely need to support local stores if you still have them. If you don't, you won't.
Definitely need to support local stores if you still have them. If you don't, you won't.
Jul 29, 2019 15:32:56 #
ggab wrote:
I have been to the store and didn't find them part... (show quote)
Having worked in retail camera stores, I would see many unsophisticated people expect to get retail or higher price for their equipment. Rule of thumb was sell used gear at half retail or higher but pay no more then quarter retail .
Jul 29, 2019 16:59:38 #
NormanTheGr8 wrote:
Why not support local , with Nikon,Canon and everyone else setting the price ,there is no $$ advantage .
Nothing beats holding it in your hands ,seeing how it feels, and supporting a local business
Nothing beats holding it in your hands ,seeing how it feels, and supporting a local business
Jul 29, 2019 17:04:24 #
Unless you live near any of these stores it's not worth the find out how good they are. There are plenty of known good stores.
Jul 29, 2019 17:08:19 #
I have been to ACE recently for the first time. Very large selection especially camera bags. They matched B&H price on an item I bought. District Camera in Burke and Arlington have nice selection. I have been disappointed though in their follow through and classes.
Jul 29, 2019 17:47:35 #
pdsilen
Loc: Roswell, New Mexico
d56flash wrote:
Though I prefer BandH for my camera needs, a friend asked me to check out the following camera dealers. What better place then here? Has anyone had any experience or knowledge of these stores: Ace Photo, Ashburn, VA, McClanahan Photo, Warrenton, VA, or Tri State Camera, Brooklyn, NY? Thanks for any help you can give.
I have had very good luck with KEH Camera, (Atlanta, GA) And I've also Had very good luck with Adorama, (New York, NY)
Jul 29, 2019 18:29:30 #
sbohne wrote:
No shit? All you need is a local camera store. Which we haven't had for 20 years. I'd have to drive an hour to pick up a camera.
If you buy a new camera once every few years, that one hour drive to the store doesn't sound so bad. Maybe visit an interesting site or carnival along the way to make the trip more worthwhile!
Jul 29, 2019 18:39:43 #
I have made a great number of purchases through Amazon.com. I have had to return some items, and had immediate response and a replacement item even before they had my return.
I would love to have a store like Cameta's or Robert's near to me. I probably have saved money by NOT having a store nearby. So far, I have had excellent service (mail order) from both Cameta and Robert's.
I would love to have a store like Cameta's or Robert's near to me. I probably have saved money by NOT having a store nearby. So far, I have had excellent service (mail order) from both Cameta and Robert's.
Jul 29, 2019 18:47:05 #
NormanTheGr8 wrote:
Why not support local , with Nikon,Canon and everyone else setting the price ,there is no $$ advantage .
Nothing beats holding it in your hands ,seeing how it feels, and supporting a local business
Nothing beats holding it in your hands ,seeing how it feels, and supporting a local business
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My local in Raleigh area is Southeaster Camera, Atlantic Ave.
No pers advantage to my commercial, just some nice folks who know a lot abt cameras, fair and honest, auth dealers for maj nameplates.
Jul 29, 2019 21:39:31 #
I’ll also give a big two thumbs up to both Ace and District. The front element came off of my Nikon 18-200 and Ace fixed it for $20. Great selection, knowledgeable and friendly.
Jul 29, 2019 22:37:24 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
will47 wrote:
Don't know where you live but Roberts Camera in Indianapolis is excellent, both new and used.
I bought used from Roberts and they handled a problem professionally and quickly.
Jul 29, 2019 22:46:29 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Like computers, I try to 'upgrade' cameras at most every four yearsIf you buy a new camera once every few years, that one hour drive to the store doesn't sound so bad. Maybe visit an interesting site or carnival along the way to make the trip more worthwhile!
Jul 30, 2019 00:18:03 #
d56flash wrote:
Though I prefer BandH for my camera needs, a friend asked me to check out the following camera dealers. What better place then here? Has anyone had any experience or knowledge of these stores: Ace Photo, Ashburn, VA, McClanahan Photo, Warrenton, VA, or Tri State Camera, Brooklyn, NY? Thanks for any help you can give.
I hope you know how to use the Search Feature on UHH. I have my favorites and Abe's isn't one of them
Jul 30, 2019 01:55:46 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
I wish there was a brick and mortar store other than Houston Camera Exchange in the southern part of the Houston area. I am limited to driving short distances, so I use Adorama and B&H, sometimes Amazon.
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