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blondgecko
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Jan 25, 2009, 4:11 AM
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I'll be at a conference in Ventura (just outside of LA) in mid-March and, since most camera gear is significantly cheaper in the US compared to Australia, I'll probably be taking the opportunity to make a few upgrades. Any advice on the best stores in the area?
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cloud9climber
Jan 25, 2009, 4:18 AM
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check out Sammy's Camera. Good stuff. Lots of locations around LA. Have fun!!
http://www.samys.com/
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blondgecko
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Jan 25, 2009, 5:14 AM
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Thanks for the tip.
... but hmm. It seems that the price differences aren't that great any more. 3-6 months ago I would have made a killing on the exchange rate; now it works out more or less even. 
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el_layclimber
Jan 25, 2009, 7:58 AM
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As a climber, you ought to take the pilgrimage to the Patagucci store in Ventura. It's a beautiful old building, and you can see the shed where Chouinard used to make pitons while he waited for surf to come up.
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blondgecko
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Jan 25, 2009, 9:11 AM
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I might just do that. 
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Hennessey
Jan 26, 2009, 6:00 AM
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Don't know about Cali stores but as far as online I got a Nikon d700(which is frickin sweet) retails for around $3,000 for less than $1,700 at www.Shopdigitaldirect.com. Great deals but their customer service department blows.
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USnavy
Jan 26, 2009, 6:38 AM
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Hennessey wrote: Don't know about Cali stores but as far as online I got a Nikon d700(which is frickin sweet) retails for around $3,000 for less than $1,700 at www.Shopdigitaldirect.com. Great deals but their customer service department blows.
wtf I paid $1300 for my 40D. Pises me off... :(
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chanceboarder
Jan 26, 2009, 5:20 PM
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Hennessey wrote: Don't know about Cali stores but as far as online I got a Nikon d700(which is frickin sweet) retails for around $3,000 for less than $1,700 at www.Shopdigitaldirect.com. Great deals but their customer service department blows.
http://www.resellerratings.com/.../Shop_Digital_Direct
(This post was edited by chanceboarder on Jan 26, 2009, 5:21 PM)
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pico23
Jan 27, 2009, 7:04 AM
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chanceboarder wrote: Hennessey wrote: Don't know about Cali stores but as far as online I got a Nikon d700(which is frickin sweet) retails for around $3,000 for less than $1,700 at www.Shopdigitaldirect.com. Great deals but their customer service department blows. I don't think I'd trust this place for any deal. Have you actually received your D700 yet? http://www.resellerratings.com/.../Shop_Digital_Direct
I was wondering the same thing. Having dealt with too good to be true sellers, I know how this can end.
Mine was over a $210 flash, that they were advertising for $150. Since it was more than $40 cheaper than the next best price I went for it, and it took 4 months to get the flash, after a bunch of attempt by them to squeeze me for more cash. They even threatened to charge me a 20% restocking fee for an item I never received!
I did get it eventually, after threating to contact both the BBB and the attorney generals office.
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Hennessey
Jan 27, 2009, 8:48 PM
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chanceboarder wrote: Hennessey wrote: Don't know about Cali stores but as far as online I got a Nikon d700(which is frickin sweet) retails for around $3,000 for less than $1,700 at www.Shopdigitaldirect.com. Great deals but their customer service department blows. I don't think I'd trust this place for any deal. Have you actually received your D700 yet? http://www.resellerratings.com/.../Shop_Digital_Direct
Yes, I recieved it a little less than two weeks after I ordered it. My only complaint with the company is the customer service sucks. it takes them forever to respond to emails and phone calls
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