I finally have the money saved up to buy an EOS 3 and the 100-400 4.5-5.6 IS L (upgrading from A2 and Sigma 70-300!), but not sure where to buy from. This is going to be a big sale, at least for me, and I want to buy from somewhere reputable. I've been looking at B&H, Tri-State Camera, Camera World, and Abes of Maine.

Any suggestions on who is the most trustworthy and reliable?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Dan

-- Dan Shallenberger (dshallenberger@cinci.rr.com), January 30, 2002

Answers

i'd have to cast my vote for b&h for the exellent experiences i have had with them in the past. they advertise their true prices and don't charge insane shipping fees. good luck!

-- Jeff Nakayama (moonduck22@hotmail.com), January 30, 2002.

I agree with Jeff, B&H has been dad burn good to me for the last 10 years. I can't say the same for several other NY Photo joints. Unfortunately, the EOS 3 has been out of stock for some time.

-- Puppy FAce (doggieface@aol.com), January 31, 2002.

I agree - B&H is the best way to go. Excellent service and the best shipping rates. They currently have the EOS 3 in stock.

http://www01.bhphotovideo.com/default.sph/FrameWork.class? FNC=ProductActivator__Aproductlist_html___236206___CAE3J___USA___CatID =269___SID=EBF0A826460

-- Derrick Morin (dmorin@oasisol.com), January 31, 2002.

Check here -

http://www.photo.net/neighbor/one-subcategory?id=2

...it will be an easy decision.

Dick

-- Dick Tope (RTope@yahoo.com), January 31, 2002.

Go with B&H. I've not dealt with anyone else in many years. I "tried" to order from Abe's about 3 years ago because their advertised prices were lower than B&H. Unfortunately, they gave me a shipping charge of $90 on a camera body with one lens. I hung up, called B&H and got the camera and lens for about the same as Abe's wanted with the shipping included. I also had the equipment in my hand in 3 days through Fed Ex. I don't know how Abe's planned on sending the equipment. For $90, I would expect Abe to bring it to me personally.

-- Lee (Leemarthakiri@sport.rr.com), January 31, 2002.