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Has anyone had experience with Samys.com?

MolsondogMolsondog Registered Users Posts: 159 Major grins
edited October 25, 2005 in Flea Market
Samy's

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    zoom2zoomzoom2zoom Registered Users Posts: 231 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2005
    Molsondog wrote:
    Samy's has a lens I want (Nikkor 70-200 2.8 VR). B&H and Adorama are out of stock. Samy's web site indicates they have it. Has anyone dealt with them? Reliable? I'm spoiled by B&H.

    Thanks for your comments.
    I have bought many items including D2X, 200 f2 VR, and other gears from Samys on the west coast, and they are legit and professional.

    good luck,
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    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2005
    Usually when I buy from Samy's it's when I walk into the store. I have bought a couple of odds and ends from them online. They are the B&H of Los Angeles.
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    SteveFSteveF Registered Users Posts: 466 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2005
    Another plug for them. A good shop, friendly on the phone, good prices.
    Steve
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    ChaseChase Registered Users Posts: 284 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2005
    Best big shop on the west coats far and away. Never ordered online, but always go into their store. Big stock, and will always scavenge their 4 or so other stores for whatever you need.
    www.chase.smugmug.com
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    luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2005
    I bought my 400/5.6 from them in person and they still gave me the online price. Most other items I want online do not have a price and I have to call anyway. Also they do not update their site the minute something sells so if it is a rare item in demand you may not get it. Best to call. They are very friendly and you may get stuck talking fun photography with them!
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    photobugphotobug Registered Users Posts: 633 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2005
    DavidTO wrote:
    Samy's [is] the B&H of Los Angeles.
    That's great, as long as you live outside of CA ... or don't mind paying nearly a 10% premium for the ability to touch & feel before buying.

    Since I live in Northern CA, I end up ordering from B&H, Adorama, and Amazon, which saves me 8.25% sales tax. If you don't live in NY or CA, you have lots more choices for no-sales-tax buying!


    Re reputability of online stores -- you can always check http://www.ResellerRatings.com for accurate info/feedback. If a retailer is shady, it shows up right away in its ratings and comments on that site.
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    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2005
    photobug wrote:
    That's great, as long as you live outside of CA ... or don't mind paying nearly a 10% premium for the ability to touch & feel before buying.

    Since I live in Northern CA, I end up ordering from B&H, Adorama, and Amazon, which saves me 8.25% sales tax. If you don't live in NY or CA, you have lots more choices for no-sales-tax buying!


    Re reputability of online stores -- you can always check http://www.ResellerRatings.com for accurate info/feedback. If a retailer is shady, it shows up right away in its ratings and comments on that site.


    I just meant they're the big, professional, go-to store.

    And if you're paying your taxes correctly, there's no such thing as tax free...
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