Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information