PENN camera Going out of Business???????????????????????????????

[markj]

In Maryland, It's either Penn or Ritz. Now WHAT!!!!

 

[jowensphoto]

Yeah... it's a shame! The Ritz where I used to go already closed (YEARS! ago).

Guess B&H will be getting more business from me.

BTW- there's a message on their site: Penn Camera

 

[2WheelPhoto]

We're down to one real storefront in Tampa. I mostly shop BHPhoto but I go in there sometimes with a little business just to support it.

 

[c.cloudwalker]

Now WHAT!!!!

Now shop on the web like everyone else... Customer service from hell for prices that are barely any better.


Although I never spent much time there (my two favorite shops were in VA) Penn was a big part of the DC photo world and so, yes, it is sad.

But then again, what is the loss of Penn compared to the loss of Kodak?

 

[jwbryson1]

In Maryland, It's either Penn or Ritz. Now WHAT!!!!

I live in the DC burbs and work in DC. Not far from a Penn Camera. Do they have any GooBiz deals?

 

[Joey_Ricard]

I used to love Ritz a few years ago. Like any other business these days the online world has taken over. A shame indeed but a necessity I know
I am guilty of giving 10's of thousands of dollars to B&H and Adorama over the years, but we as customers have to do whats best for us.
The big Ritz in Laurel/Beltsville is now more of a super dooper photo lab than it is a camera headquarters.

 

[snowbear]

I just got an email - Calumet has purchased Penn Camera. Tysons Corner, Rockville and E Street will remain open with the Penn name.
Digital cameras, lenses and photo gear at calumetphoto.com

 

[2WheelPhoto]

nice!

 

[gsgary]

I live in a town of 70,000 3 camera shops not bad for a small place