i had a similar problem with pete's photo world in cinci ohio. i
had already invested in several thousands of nikon gear and was thinking
about the F5. i wanted to feel it in my hands, see if the AF was all it
was cracked up to be, and just see if it was something i would be
interested in.
needless to say i got the same, "can't show it to you unless you buy
it," line and promptly left. i hadn't done a lot of business with them
(they recognized me when i came in) so i didn't feel i could make the
"paid for your kids college" statement. i recently acquired my F5 and
love it so far (AF is SSSOOO much better than N90s)
i've also had problems with B&H. i've done almost $6000 worth of
business with them, and haven't been treated good all the time. i had a
problem when i ordered my F5 (i ordered a filter for my 24 and they sent
me a diopter for an FM, i think) so i called customer service and didn't
really get any.
i e-mailed henry posner and he "informed the customer service
reps." great. my next purchases will not be through pete's or B&H.
i know there was a big fuss made over B&H and the F5 pricing
discrepancy, i don't want to start a whole nother thing on that....just
relating my experiences.
with as much money as we all spend, maybe we should open our own
damn store!!
just my .02,
eric
