Good (cheap) local photography shop?

[AZZenny]

I ordered a very good circular polarizing lens for my Nikon D80 a couple weeks ago online, really good price - about 35% off average list price - and now that the 7 to 10 days shipping time has passed and my trip comes up in a couple more days, it appears they haven't gotten around to even shipping it yet -- and I can't deal with them until Monday, so no way to get it in time.

I'll have to get one locally at a lot more cost but I don't have time to do a lot of comparison shopping -- any suggestions of camera shops that would have good gear, and not grossly overcharge? I haven't shopped offline for camera or electronics in a long time. Thx

 

[UncleChris]

Ritz Camera
The Summit at Scottsdale
32415 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 101a
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Phone: 480-575-7570


Hope that helps.....

 

[AZZenny]

LOL- with a name like Ritz, I assumed they were expensive. They're right near me -- thanks, Chris. Hopefully better pictures this time!

 

[Kel Varnsen]

What site(s) do you guys order from?

I'm looking around (think I know what I want), but want to find the best prices. I read one site that says it's safe to buy from businesses located in Manhattan, but not safe to buy from businesses in Brooklyn. Sure enough, the lowest prices are at Brooklyn-based shops. Weird.

 

[Covert Rain]

What site(s) do you guys order from?

I'm looking around (think I know what I want), but want to find the best prices. I read one site that says it's safe to buy from businesses located in Manhattan, but not safe to buy from businesses in Brooklyn. Sure enough, the lowest prices are at Brooklyn-based shops. Weird.

That's what happens when the site is run by Charlie who keeps his stock under his overcoat versus a wharehouse.

 

[NavyVet]

What site(s) do you guys order from?

I'm looking around (think I know what I want), but want to find the best prices. I read one site that says it's safe to buy from businesses located in Manhattan, but not safe to buy from businesses in Brooklyn. Sure enough, the lowest prices are at Brooklyn-based shops. Weird.

B&H Photo has the best online reputation and very knowledgeable sales people. Not the cheapest, but not a rip-off site like most of the sites originating in NY. My son bought a complete Nikon D200 outfit with no issues. They also have a clearance site on Ebay.

www.bhphotovideo.com

http://stores.ebay.com/B-H-Photo-Clearance

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I ended up buying a Canon EOS 30D with 28-135 Lens from Circuit City's website because they let me finance it over 18 months, interest-free.

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Now...to figure out how to use all these dials and buttons!

 

[Ryanwb]

I ended up buying a Canon EOS 30D with 28-135 Lens from Circuit City's website because they let me finance it over 18 months, interest-free.

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