Re: Where can I find the BEST deal on nikon lenses?? Seriously, I'm poor

In article <1175276603.230837.240930@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
cassia <cassiadenton@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The big question is, where is the best place to buy lenses CHEAP!! Do
you know of any fabulous online stores that you trust and would
recommend???

There is no such thing as a fabulous bargain on camera equipment. The
profit on this stuff is so low, any dealer advertising significantly
below market value is planning on ripping you off.

Select your lenses intelligently (how much are you REALLY going to use
that fisheye?), buy from one of the few reputable dealers, and consider
used equipment.

Got it? OK. The exceptions:

Once in a great while, someone will list a lens in the wrong category
or with a bad description on eBay, and other buyers will miss it. If
you stumble across it, and evaluate the listing carefully, you may get
a "bargain". You may also get ripped off.

You can check newspapers for people selling equipment; I got some great
Nikkor lenses from parents whose son had left them when he moved out.

Note: These days, camera shows are usually a waste of time. Prices are
higher than eBay, and usually higher than used from online retailers.
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