Calling all Hogs: what is your best/ favorite LOCAL camera store?
Mar 26, 2014 10:16:32 #
Tom G
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Failure to compete and a tendency to be esoteric is part of what drove the small shops outta business. If you ever visit the B&H store in NYC you will understand what it takes to make it in America. Lottsa products, and very knowledgeable people willing to tell & show you everything.
In brief, it's greed by the consumer for the best price and the best product - you and me, and failure to deal with it by the seller.
Big fish eat little fish.
In brief, it's greed by the consumer for the best price and the best product - you and me, and failure to deal with it by the seller.
Big fish eat little fish.
Mar 26, 2014 10:16:34 #
Mar 26, 2014 10:17:24 #
steve03 wrote:
We are very lucky here in New York we have B&H Photo. There are others that are good But B&H is the best.
Steve,
Thanks for the compliment. From our perspective it is B&H who is fortunate and most grateful to have you and so many other Hoggers as our customers.
HERSHEL
Mar 26, 2014 10:19:43 #
We have three very good stores within a 30 minute drive. They are excellent and have patience with the novice and expertise for the pro. Closest is Fort Worth Camera with 2 locations, one in Grapevine-Colleyville and the original in Fort Worth which I use. They have Edgar, a friend, who helps me a lot with whatever I ask. The other is Arlington Camera and has Beverly. Each is unique and both are personable. I use either. Both gladly help, offer a variety of classes and have great inventories. Neither are pushy. I will say that one has Emma, a beautiful greyhound, that is always there to quietly welcome you.
Mar 26, 2014 10:24:58 #
WereWolf1967 wrote:
Central PA has Carlisle Camera. They moved from downtown Carlisle to somewhere near Harrisburg. Not a lot of used equipment but some anyway.
Way to far from me....Rich
Mar 26, 2014 10:25:17 #
luckyfon
Loc: Bethlehem, PA, USA
I live in Allentown/Bethlehem /Easton, PA.
Dan's Camera is one of the best Place, employee owned and they are very helpful.
Dan's Camera is one of the best Place, employee owned and they are very helpful.
Mar 26, 2014 10:25:47 #
IPAS is now on 35th St. in Independence, just off of Noland road. Photographx is near Berry Rd in the northland.
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Kansas City- Crick Camera, Overland Photo.... In St Louis I visit Schiller's.
We used to have others but they went away. I even miss IPAS, the eclectic one one in the Crossroads district. Do a lot of on-line business now for work.
We used to have others but they went away. I even miss IPAS, the eclectic one one in the Crossroads district. Do a lot of on-line business now for work.
Mar 26, 2014 10:30:08 #
In my area, it's Southerland's Photo. They've been in business for about 50 years and are great people.
We used to have a couple of Wolf's Camera stores, but they've closed up shop. When they were here, I still preferred Southerland's.
We used to have a couple of Wolf's Camera stores, but they've closed up shop. When they were here, I still preferred Southerland's.
Mar 26, 2014 10:30:50 #
temup
Loc: Northern Illinois
Rode's Camera Store in Kenosha, WI. is a nice full service camera shop. The employees are knowledgeable and very helpful.
Mar 26, 2014 10:34:41 #
luckyfon wrote:
I live in Allentown/Bethlehem /Easton, PA.
Dan's Camera is one of the best Place, employee owned and they are very helpful.
Dan's Camera is one of the best Place, employee owned and they are very helpful.
Where is this store. It might interest me....Rich
Mar 26, 2014 10:56:04 #
Mar 26, 2014 10:57:20 #
Roberts Camera in Indianapolis, IN. Great store and better people. Worth the stop if in the area.
Mar 26, 2014 11:03:56 #
Here in Phoenix, AZ We have Tempe Camera which is the principle shop for all things Photography. Hard to find quality shops any more. On line is the next option.
Mar 26, 2014 11:11:46 #
Camera Shop in Lansing and Norman's Camera, in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Mi.
Mar 26, 2014 11:20:54 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
temup wrote:
Rode's Camera Store in Kenosha, WI. is a nice full service camera shop. The employees are knowledgeable and very helpful.
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