Re: For Those in the So Cal Area...

2007-05-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Hey Bob, Did you see any silver 31mm limiteds over at Samy's? I can't find one in the USA. Regards, Bob S. On 5/18/07, Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently stopped in to Samy's Camera to fondle/purchase a black SMC PENTAX-FA 1:1.8 31mm AL Limited. They quoted me a price and I said

Re: For Those in the So Cal Area...

2007-05-19 Thread David Savage
I've got one: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP1240.jpg http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/31/ Cheers, Dave On 5/20/07, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Bob, Did you see any silver 31mm limiteds over at Samy's? I can't find one in the USA. Regards, Bob S.

For Those in the So Cal Area...

2007-05-18 Thread Bob Blakely
I recently stopped in to Samy's Camera to fondle/purchase a black SMC PENTAX-FA 1:1.8 31mm AL Limited. They quoted me a price and I said it was available for about $200US less from BH. The fellow dumped the $200 from the price (less SH and insurance). Not bad for being able to walk out of the

Re: For Those in the So Cal Area...

2007-05-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
That's good to hear ... I think it's better for the local shops if they keep themselves within competitive reach of the mail order vendors. Small differences are not a big deal, but 20% differences on large items are tough to sell as 'customer service'. The local photo shop in Palo Alto

Re: For Those in the So Cal Area...

2007-05-18 Thread David J Brooks
Good to hear. I deal with one salesman at the Newmarket Henrys and because i'm classified as a Pro, even though i have Pentax cameras.:-), gives me at least 10% off my items Dave On 5/18/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's good to hear ... I think it's better for the local