From: David Oswald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Film is dead... Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 08:43:30 -0700
The difference between the camera situation and the car situation is that the online camera dealers are not able to demonstrate the product to you. Whereas the more distant car dealer still has a lot, with cars on it that you can look at. That is a more level playingfield.
Remember, when you walk into a dealer with a showroom, and a salesperson demonstrates (or at least lets you hold and touch) some equipment, you are being serviced. You may not think that service is worth $200, or whatever. If it isn't, don't utilize the service.
David, I'll still have to disagree and just leave it. Does your philosophy hold true for Best Buy, Circuit City, and CompUSA as well?
Retailers have opened a store to the public. Salesmen would love for every single customer to purchase everything they touch. That's unrealistic and they know it. Think of it another way. The fact that I saved $200 on a high ticket item, means I have an extra $200 to spend at the local shop for consumables, shutter releases, camera bags, etc.
Tom C.
