AndyH wrote:
Many products are sold only at MSRP, as enforced by the manufacturers themselves. The difference used to be in the collection of the local and state sales tax - which, until the Wayfair decision, allowed buyers in the 45 states that charge sales tax to dodge paying it. That's how the myth of online price superiority got reinforced, if not actually started. I feel badly for those who don't have a local shop, but dealing with online dealers like B&H, KEH, or Hunt's is very satisfying when you need advice and return privileges. If the price for an item is equal or close, and the item is available, I go local. If there's a big difference or the local shop can't get it, I have no qualms about buying from one of the excellent online sellers.
Andy
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When I go into a local store to check out a camera I would ask them for the price first. If the price is unacceptable I wouldn't ask them to show me the camera. If the price is acceptable then I ask them to show me the camera. If I then decide to buy it I would buy from them. If I decide not to buy it I simply don't buy it any where.