[Leica] Let's Hold the Future at Bay a Tad Longer

[buzz.hausner at verizon.net (buzz.hausner@verizon.net)]

Where have you been hangin', B.D.?  I can't speak to other brands, but at 
least for Leica gear, our local shops offer the exact same prices as B&H et 
alii.  Of course, if you mean saving the 5% sales tax, you are absolutely 
correct.

Buzz

> 
> From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
> Date: 2004/09/02 Thu AM 09:50:44 EDT
> To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org>
> Subject: RE: [Leica] Let's Hold the Future at Bay a Tad Longer
> 
> 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.>