Thursday, November 30, 2017

Play the Links

Why so late?

Yes, I usually start wingeing in late August or September, which is completely stupid, cause even if I get through to you by the time Christmas comes around and you feel like splurging on yourself instead of those ungrateful brats who only show up when they want money or need a baby-sitter, or you discover that The Thing on the Couch has spent $700 on a new LED TV and never said a thing to you and now you want to spend the money you planned to give to him on something nice for you, you will have forgotten all about this so I decided to wait and tell you to just squirrel the cash away and hope that you get even more for the holiday and then after the first of the year when all of the merchants are trying to unload their inventory you'll have a wad of money to buy that camera.

So having waited like a smart shopper, and it's after the holiday so that all of the returns have been made and it is safe to go back out the mall don't just go online and try one of these guys:







So what do all of these links mean? (And yes, I checked them out and they are all active, safe and phishing free)

They are the places where you should be shopping for your camera equipment, even if all you are willing to spring for is a pocket-sized point and shoot. The difference between a good used camera and a new camera can be as much as four hundred dollars and that will by a lot of oil paint! And with modern electronics, they either work or they don't.

I have two Pentax K-x cameras, both from these resources, both working perfectly. Mine has around forty-six thousand activations and the Long Sufferin's has about four thousand and the K-x is supposed to be good for fifty to a hundred thousand activations so I'll let you know when my K-x kicks.

Now a bit more about the links. Adorama is the lowest priced outlet I have found and they are usually very straight forward about the condition of their merchandise. They say right in the description if there is anything which might keep you from selecting an item. But they do sell a lot of items for parts only so read carefully.

B&H is the most expensive outlet but they are also the most comprehensive. If you want a DSLR they have it, if you want Canon Ultra Premium inkjet Photo paper they have it and if you want a lens cap for that old Argus brick sitting on the top shelf of the closet, they have it. Just be aware they charge for stocking all of that stuff so you will pay a bit more.

Henry's is a Canadian outfit, How come ya'll don't recommend 'Marcian, heah? Cause Henry's has some of the best stock and prices you will find, their merchandise is good quality and the exchange rate is very favorable right now. $100C is around $80 US so you get an immediate twenty percent discount.

If you live in these parts and are willing to travel then Glazer's in Seattle should be on your shopping list. They have excellent merchandise and great prices and you can see it and hear it and touch it before you buy it. Besides Seattle is a beautiful city, holidays should always be spent in a city and Art Wolfe has his gallery there so you just can't lose. (You don't know who Art Wolfe is, shame on you! Travels to the Edge on PBS. And check out his blog cause he is most generous with his tips even if you'd never be able to afford that Canon USMC 200-400 with the built in 1.4x extender.)

KEH is the Wily E Coyote Acme of camera stores, they got everything and it is great and it is cheap and they are fast and if you happen to break it before you get to use it they have a repair shop you can send it back to to get whatever you did wrong put right and have it back again ready to shoot those first snow of the season pictures.

I have done business with them several times and have always found them to be completely honest and reliable.

And while you are in their neck of the woods, take a look at the KEH outlet store. If you couldn't stand to buy at KEH's modest prices maybe you can find what you are looking for in the outlet store for an even more modest price.

It is Ebay so be sure to click on the Buy it Now button to get the non-auction price. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

So get on the computer, take a look at the links and I'll be back tomorrow to chat some more.

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