I agree, but I do hope Helix can come close enough for Paul's comfort
zone. They're good folks, as you and I have noted.
Also look at the cost of accessories from Buydig and compare the total
package cost. With the relative markup on additional items, Helix may
have a fighting chance.
Earl
NSURIT@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
>In a message dated 8/10/2005 11:21:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
>scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>And who knows? Helix may be willing to negotiate so you can support
>your local seller AND start having fun sooner.
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>Yes, and remember that lesson we all learned in the back seat of your Dad's
>car.
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>Were I the one buying, I would want them to get close, but not necessarily
>match the mail order price. Their costs of doing business is different than
>that of the .com stores and we should expect to pay a little extra but not
>fund their retirement annuity every time we buy an item. I recently bought a
>hard back copy of McKeown's Cameras from Amazon at about $95 including
>shipping. The drive out price at my local retailer was $145. Wish they had
>been
>close. Bill Barber
>
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