And they want me to shop locally....
I have need of an older style A/C cover. On-line I find new at $130.00 from Amazon and used for $40 thru an E Bay seller. Here at home..I am just off the phone to the local RV dealer/robber...$240.00...
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winnietrey wrote:
I think it very cheese ball however when people go to the local guy, get 20 min of free advice, have no intention of buying from him in the first place, then go order it elsewhere. That is just plain cheap!
This is my "line in the sand". If I know what I need, can install it myself, etc., then I go for the best price and least effort (usually online). If I'm not sure what I need, need to have it installed, etc., then I buy locally.
Camera equipment is like that. We've got a great local camera store who put up a huge banner in their parking lot "We are NOT an internet showroom!" Sure their prices are more expensive, but the customer is paying for the ability to compare, try out the equipment, and benefit from the expertise of the staff. To go in and get all that "hands on help" and then walk out to buy online is beyond tacky - it's theft. I pretty much always buy my camera bags there because I can bring in my gear and try them out to find the one that works best. I realize I'm paying a 20-30% markup - but buying the bag once and getting it right is worth the price.
If I need a simple filter, I buy online and save the money.
Both have their place.
