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<blockquote data-quote="Lawrence" data-source="post: 479333" data-attributes="member: 16844">Working in a decent B&amp;M shop myself - one that has been around since 1928 and has seen 3 generations of the same family - I can assure you they don't mind but on the understanding that you will ultimately be buying from them.We tend to forget that these shops provide a level of expertise and experience with one-on-one consultation that is in many cases priceless - such as trying out lenses to see which is best. I am sure you can understand the frustration when after serving a client over a number of visits learning that he purchased hie gear online, for $50.00 or $100.00 less, after having based the buying decision on the knowledge they provided.Knowledge is gained over time; time is moneyStock in shop has holding costs as well as all the other costs associated with running a B&amp;M family business.If you abuse them and don't support them then soon there will be none left.Just saying ...And yes I too am guilty of having done this but intend to either buy from those who help me from now on or do my own research online and accept the consequences of my decision.(Oh how moral I feel)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Lawrence, post: 479333, member: 16844"] Working in a decent B&M shop myself - one that has been around since 1928 and has seen 3 generations of the same family - I can assure you they don't mind but on the understanding that you will ultimately be buying from them. We tend to forget that these shops provide a level of expertise and experience with one-on-one consultation that is in many cases priceless - such as trying out lenses to see which is best. I am sure you can understand the frustration when after serving a client over a number of visits learning that he purchased hie gear online, for $50.00 or $100.00 less, after having based the buying decision on the knowledge they provided. Knowledge is gained over time; time is money Stock in shop has holding costs as well as all the other costs associated with running a B&M family business. If you abuse them and don't support them then soon there will be none left. Just saying ... And yes I too am guilty of having done this but intend to either buy from those who help me from now on or do my own research online and accept the consequences of my decision. (Oh how moral I feel) [/QUOTE]

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