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DJohns110 wrote: > > I plan to attend my first camera show in New Orleans this weekend (3/14) with > the intention of picking up some decent used equipment. Couple other things I might mention that is unique at the camera shows. These shows have grown out of meets that were originally set up for camera collectors. Dunno about the others, but at the LA area shows, there are always an unusual number (to me, anyway) of BUYERS with tables and cash on hand but nothing to sell. They are looking for the old, fine stuff like Contax, Leica, etc., to buy for resale to collectors overseas. Many of the camera dealers around LA also use these shows as a clearing house to buy/sell/trade their used gear. A reputable dealer near me has a good stock of used gear that he inspects and stands behind. He uses the Del's and KEH ads simply as a price guide, generally knocking 5-10% off their prices. Corns was right. Be very careful what you buy at these shows, if you expect gear to be working correctly. --David R. Busse Diamond Bar, Calif. -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved
