Best Sites to Buy a camera
Feb 19, 2014 12:39:24 #
Feb 19, 2014 12:45:58 #
I would not think of buying a car from an on-line source based only on reviews. So why should buying a camera be any different?
If we dont patronize our local stores soon there will be none. Look at hardware stores: I love shooting the breeze with a local shopkeeper to get the advice and tips of his experience for my DIY projects. Yes, the HD is cheaper, but try and get any information from the sales staff rare if at all. If we dont keep local merchants in business we may as well buy everything from overseas!
One of our local camera stores has loaned us lighting equipment for a Christmas charity photo shoot. Put him out of business and I doubt any of the mail order companies will step in to help us out.
I have friends who shop the stores and then buy on line. This bad habit will only hurt us in the future.
SHOP LOCAL KEEP AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS ALIVE.
P.S. I have bought from B&H photo, but only when I walked into their NY city store. If you have not been there, you need to make a pilgrimage.
If we dont patronize our local stores soon there will be none. Look at hardware stores: I love shooting the breeze with a local shopkeeper to get the advice and tips of his experience for my DIY projects. Yes, the HD is cheaper, but try and get any information from the sales staff rare if at all. If we dont keep local merchants in business we may as well buy everything from overseas!
One of our local camera stores has loaned us lighting equipment for a Christmas charity photo shoot. Put him out of business and I doubt any of the mail order companies will step in to help us out.
I have friends who shop the stores and then buy on line. This bad habit will only hurt us in the future.
SHOP LOCAL KEEP AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS ALIVE.
P.S. I have bought from B&H photo, but only when I walked into their NY city store. If you have not been there, you need to make a pilgrimage.
Feb 19, 2014 13:20:18 #
nhm_photography wrote:
What are the best, most trusted sites to purchase a digital camera?
I have never been disappointed by B & H ! I always tried to honor and deal locally but they all have gone by the wayside !!
Feb 19, 2014 13:29:20 #
FredB
Loc: A little below the Mason-Dixon line.
jcarlosjr wrote:
I don't think you'd get much of an argument from anyone here, except for the fact that not all of us live in a retail-dense area like southern California or Manhattan. In my case, the nearest "camera" store is about 45 minutes and a $4.00 bridge toll away, and it's a Ritz anyway. I'm sure that most people here would much rather walk into a LOCAL establishment, see/touch/smell the merch, and buy there, if they could. It's simply not a viable option for many people anymore. I have a Walmart about four miles away. There is almost NO retail presence anywhere around me except for second-hand thrift stores, tattoo parlors, and karate dojos. The city fathers up the road DENIED a permit for a SuperWalmart a few years ago, because it would have competed with the ONE grocery store in town that is owned and operated by a bigwig in the village. So we pay premium prices for almost all perishable goods, because the nearest alternative is over 20 miles away. Yeah, buying local is great. If you want a tattoo or an ear peircing.I would not think of buying a car from an on-line ... (show quote)
Feb 19, 2014 13:41:03 #
While buying on line has its advantages, if you don't support your local camera shop it will go away. I support mine and being able to discuss problems with a knowledgeable person has been important. I end up paying more because of local sales tax but sometimes it is worth the difference. The salesman I deal with is a former Nikon rep and it works for me.
Feb 19, 2014 13:52:58 #
The above mentioned stores are all good.I like Adorama because of their Learning Center and their excellent videos. Very helpful.
Feb 19, 2014 14:03:12 #
FredB wrote:
I don't think you'd get much of an argument from a... (show quote)
The reason I was so sorry to see the photo stores leave was two fold ! Specifically was the close expertise of true help and supply of needs. The second was I worked part time for the professional who sold me the equipment for my photography trip through life. I continued with the same name until they closed. I could get equipment cheaper in New York even though I part timed at home - - - but I did not ! Helping home area was important to me but B & H treats me good now !
Feb 19, 2014 14:08:32 #
Feb 19, 2014 14:35:11 #
Like I said before we don't have a "Camera store" in Abilene, Tx but a Best Buy that's uusually understocked on camera supplies.
If we did I would frequent it as much as possible. Your city or town always benifits from local bussiness and I support my town every chance I get. Sometimes, if we're talking double the price I forget all that stuff I just said though..
If we did I would frequent it as much as possible. Your city or town always benifits from local bussiness and I support my town every chance I get. Sometimes, if we're talking double the price I forget all that stuff I just said though..
Feb 19, 2014 14:43:08 #
Feb 19, 2014 14:48:39 #
Have bought both ways, prefer having a live store person to talk to instead of waiting, being re-directed, receiving ads I don't want, etc, etc. Most time u can negotiate w/ the store if u tell them what on line offers.
Feb 19, 2014 14:53:36 #
I buy mostly from Adarama. They stand by their products. If ever a problem with the item (they take it back). No questions
Feb 19, 2014 15:38:45 #
http://www.crutchfield.com/
no sales tax+60 days refund+free shipping
I purchased my D800 there. Very trustable.
no sales tax+60 days refund+free shipping
I purchased my D800 there. Very trustable.
Feb 19, 2014 16:09:30 #
Feb 19, 2014 17:12:11 #
nhm_photography wrote:
What are the best, most trusted sites to purchase a digital camera?
B&HPhotoVideo. Period.
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