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The online vs LBS bike shopping thing has been done to death, and I think I fall somewhere in the middle of the two camps....but what about buying camera stuff?

There isn't really any local camera retailers round here - just John Lewis/Currys and the likes so where should I look online for a decent deal? is there a large Internet Specialist I'm unaware of or are there any LBS type business who specialise in online sales that should get more distant business such as mine?


 
Posted : 07/01/2016 7:53 pm
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Give our local camera emporium a try, Clifton Cameras in Dursley, they have a strong Web business and also knowledgeable staff, just like a good lbs.
https://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk


 
Posted : 07/01/2016 8:00 pm
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I'll second Clifton Cameras. it may not be 'your' local camera shop, but they are independent and deserve to succeed.
Their prices are pretty good too.


 
Posted : 07/01/2016 8:22 pm
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Photospecialist is also someone's local camera shop. Very efficient and goo prices.


 
Posted : 07/01/2016 10:06 pm
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I very recently got very good prices and a quick turnaround from http://www.cameracentreuk.com/


 
Posted : 07/01/2016 10:33 pm
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Have a look at Simply Electronics- prices are dirt cheap.
They have loads of shit reviews though, but seem to deliver- just very slowly.
It's been a week since I ordered, and it's still at order processing.
I figured it was worth the risk, as I could always get refunded through visa if it goes tits up.


 
Posted : 08/01/2016 12:21 am
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[url= http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/ ]camera world[/url]

[url= http://www.camerajungle.co.uk/ ]camera jungle[/url]

Amazon

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Posted : 08/01/2016 1:20 am
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http://www.wilkinson.co.uk have always been fairly knowledgable and helpful whenever I've gone into their high street stores. They're a small northern chain - 8-10 shops I think.


 
Posted : 08/01/2016 2:16 am
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+1 for Wilkinsons, splendid service from them in the past and altogether a much more pleasurable shopping experience than I got in Jessops with their high pressure sales techniques....


 
Posted : 08/01/2016 7:42 am
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Check camerapricebuster for comparisons.


 
Posted : 08/01/2016 9:16 am
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Seconded for [url= http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/ ]CameraPriceBuster[/url]. If you've got something specific in mind then find it on there and it'll tell you the cheapest place to get it. Tracks prices constantly so it's always up to date.


 
Posted : 08/01/2016 5:09 pm
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What type of stuff are you looking for?

Someone may have seen a good price


 
Posted : 08/01/2016 5:12 pm
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I'm surprised Ffordes hasnt been mentioned.
Really good decent people to deal with:
http://www.ffordes.com/


 
Posted : 08/01/2016 5:16 pm
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Well, got what I was after with a combination of three recommendations on here. Camerapricebuster/Wilkinsons and Ffordes...

Many thanks for your help...


 
Posted : 09/01/2016 11:04 am

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