OK, I like to shop around. I admit it. Are thee any web sites that compile deals from different retailers on photog equipment?

Besides B+H, Amazon, what sites do you check for pricing before buying?

 

If I'm buying online, it's usually B&H all the way for me, though I have used Adorama as well. They are good, too. To me, saving a few bucks isn't worth the headache of dealing with an unreliable vendor.

 

Good point regarding the unreliable vendors. Are there really only three or four reliable vendors for cameras and gear?

 

Agree all the way, especially with expensive purchases such as photo equipment.

 

I am not going to purchase from an unreliable vendor, I guess I am looking to compile a list of RELIABLE VENDORS.

 

I can't vouch for this site since I've never used them, but I saw it listed on paypal's site as one of the participating vendors for its 20% cash back promo: http://www.photoalley.com/.

There's always Ritz Camera, but they seem to be more expensive whenever I've checked prices there.

 

To compare prices, you can try pricegrabber.com and see the "bottom line price" which includes shipping and tax (where applicable). Then see which sites have good reputations. You'll almost always find B+H at or close enough to the top where it isn't worth the risk of trying someone new. Of course, if newegg.com has it for a comparable price and, you being in Az you don't have to pay tax, I wouldn't hesitate to use them either.

 

Thanks guys!