Chris Stegner
TPF Noob!
- Joined
- Dec 27, 2007
- Messages
- 481
- Reaction score
- 2
- Location
- Ft. Thomas, KY
- Website
- www.bluegrassphotography.net
- Can others edit my Photos
- Photos OK to edit
I ran downtown Cincinnati yesterday to look at a Panoramic head. I went to Provident Camera as that's where I like to shop, and one of the few remaining real "camera" stores in the area. Until now! I pulled around the corner only to see an empty store front where my favorite "candy store" used to be. Provident was in business for 80 years here in Cincinnati, and they have now fallen to the internet.
I'm always one to save a buck, but this makes me sad. I've bought some stuff online to save money, but never, never bodies or lenses or anything that I consider of value. I feel guilty now that I've even bought memory cards online. I should have bought locally.
I don't want to preach here, but keep this in mind next time you're looking to buy something on "billsreallycheapphotocrap.com". You could be send a local camera store to their grave. Remember, they make their living at "helping" and "servicing" people as well as selling products. They are much more valuable than you may realize until they are gone.... Then it's to late!
I'm always one to save a buck, but this makes me sad. I've bought some stuff online to save money, but never, never bodies or lenses or anything that I consider of value. I feel guilty now that I've even bought memory cards online. I should have bought locally.
I don't want to preach here, but keep this in mind next time you're looking to buy something on "billsreallycheapphotocrap.com". You could be send a local camera store to their grave. Remember, they make their living at "helping" and "servicing" people as well as selling products. They are much more valuable than you may realize until they are gone.... Then it's to late!