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Mar 17, 2019 08:10:59 #

dbaird2495

If I use a local store's expertise, then I buy locally. They've spent time, which is money, and shared their knowledge to help me, so I feel that I should then buy from them.

Mar 17, 2019 08:23:03 #

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

SuperflyTNT wrote:

I wouldn’t recommend gray market, but Adorama and B&H are reputable and sell new cameras with the full factory warranty.

Not to mention that B&H and Adorama ARE local camera stores to their regions so they have to deal with locals

Mar 17, 2019 08:41:17 #

LarryFitz Loc: Beacon NY

For me B&H and Adorama are a train ride (some what local) away and charge me tax.

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Mar 17, 2019 08:44:16 #

Silverman Loc: Michigan

Zario wrote:

I've finally decided to buy the Fuji X-T3 w/18-55m... (show quote)

I have bought from B&H for many years, always satisfied with all aspects of my purchase. But I am just one in a thousand customers. They are not perfect and mistakes and errors do occasionally occur. I have not purchased anything from Adorama as yet, but I most likely will sometime, but I am sure they will be Ok 95% of the time too.

Mar 17, 2019 08:51:18 #

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

Are you sure about the no tax? B&H at least started collecting sales tax within the last few months, at least for my state.

Mar 17, 2019 08:53:24 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Zario wrote:

I've finally decided to buy the Fuji X-T3 w/18-55m... (show quote)

If my local store has the camera I want at the same price as B&H and Adorama, I will buy it, even if B&H has a 4% bonus offered. I like to support my local store when I can. But, that said, if my local store does not have the item I am looking for, I will then go the B&H and Adorama in that order.
I don't get your quote,"am a little nervous after reading a few negative reviews". B&H has one of the highest ratings in the US for on line retailers. I have dealt with them over 15 years and they have always taken care of me on returns, questions, etc. Yes Virginia, they ARE that good. If you have an issue, you call B&H customer service and they take care of you.
And the people that are not happy with B&H wouldn't be happy if they could walk on water, so, no worries mate.

Mar 17, 2019 08:53:55 #

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

mizzee wrote:

I’m of two minds on this. First B&H and Adoram... (show quote)

It may have been a long answer, Mizzee, but it was the right answer.

Stan

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Mar 17, 2019 09:14:19 #

jwn Loc: SOUTHEAST GEORGIA USA

I bought local till they closed their doors, now buy lens and bodies direct from Canon. Who knows when the vendor will get bought out or merge. Seem like the vendors are selling/pushing computers, drones and non photography items.

Mar 17, 2019 09:18:53 #

dbaird2495

With the online competition, local vendors are having trouble staying in business. They also have to sell other things like computers, drones and non-photography items to stay in business. That's why I buy locally. I don't want to lose that photography advice and the opportunity to try before I buy.

Mar 17, 2019 09:20:00 #

Kaykeeko

Zario wrote:

I've finally decided to buy the Fuji X-T3 w/18-55m... (show quote)

Buy local or they won’t be their to help you in the future. I’m sure that’s where you went to get your hands on it

Mar 17, 2019 09:20:09 #

Zario Loc: sacramento, CA

Thank you. You have articulated all the reasons I will buy from a shop 6 minutes from my house. Appreciate your clarity on the subject.

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Mar 17, 2019 09:22:21 #

anotherview Loc: California

Look at Amazon, too. I've bought from both Adorama and B&H with satisfaction. But double check on the no sales tax. The law has changed to require the collection of sales tax -- or a judge ruled that way. Others here may give you better information.

Zario wrote:

I've finally decided to buy the Fuji X-T3 w/18-55m... (show quote)

Mar 17, 2019 09:22:43 #