Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/02

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Subject: [Leica] Let's Hold the Future at Bay a Tad Longer
From: bdcolen at earthlink.net (B. D. Colen)
Date: Thu Sep 2 06:52:04 2004

Yes, waiting around at B&H can be a pain - but the prices aren't. I'm
willing to put up with the wait to save significant money - even more
significant if you're purchasing over the internet or by phone, because
you eliminate the obscene NYC/NYS sales tax. I've literally never had a
problem with an on-line order from B&H, and have found that their
standard UPS gets to me within 24-48 hours.

I understand the wanting to support the little shoppe on the corner -
and I make a point of buying books from my independent book store. But
there's a big difference between paying an extra five bucks to get a
book right away and support the local folks, and paying an extra 50 or
even a couple hundred on photo equipment. I don't find that local places
give me any more "support" than a places such as B&H or KEH, and they
certainly don't give me any better quality. Yes, it's nice to go in and
leisurely play with equipment or schmooze with some guy behind the
counter - but not only am I not willing to pay more than a few bucks for
the priviledge - I can't afford to.

B. D.

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Robert Palmieri
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 12:28 AM
To: lug@leica-users.org
Subject: [Leica] Let's Hold the Future at Bay a Tad Longer


All - 

Been away from the desk for a few weeks; the first item I feel compelled
to comment on involves this past one, which was spent in Manhattan.

Tried to go see Rich at Photovillage; no answer on the phone,
appparently he's closed the shop for awhile.

Went to Tamarkin; very good treatment and stock, prices I hope are
negotiable, although I didn't try because they didn't have anything on
my current wish list.

B&H - I couldn't even get through the door without getting the
impression that they see live customers as more of a headache than
anything else.  Security, mandatory bag check, immense lines to get
admitted or checked out.  I passed on this place.

I'm really glad that I already own just about everything I need in the
Leica world; the odd piece here and there seems to come up among the
online folks when I'm looking for it.

Bob Palmieri
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Replies: Reply from lea at whinydogpress.com (lea) ([Leica] Let's Hold the Future at Bay a Tad Longer)
In reply to: Message from rpalmier at depaul.edu (Robert Palmieri) ([Leica] Let's Hold the Future at Bay a Tad Longer)