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For everyone talking about "why didn't Amazon sell it?" or "why didn't anyone come and offer to buy it instead?" This was talked about on a recent Linus Tech T

For everyone talking about "why didn't Amazon sell it?" or "why didn't anyone come and offer to buy it instead?" This was talked about on a recent Linus Tech Tips WAN show. The long and short of it is that they theorize Amazon is *so rich* that it's not worth the work to sell DPReview; so, the alternative routes that people are suggesting and recommending just aren't even on Amazon's radar or care.

WWLink 4y ago
That's.. a pretty good reason to not buy photography gear from Amazon in the future. There are a number of other good retailers to buy photography gear from on the internet that offer comparable (2-day) shipping for similar prices. Heck, better prices. I bought a panasonic S5 body from B&H for the same price as Amazon - but B&H gave me a free 85mm lens and a bag. And that's pretty standard for the photography retailers (B&H, Adorama, sweetwater, samys, etc) AND I don't have to worry about whether or not the manufacturer considers them an authorized retailer and whether I'll be able to use the warranty if I need it.
- hbn 4y ago
  The number of people who buy dedicated cameras these days is already quite small, and the percentage of those people who will stop buying their equipment from Amazon over this is even smaller. Tiny percentage of a tiny percentage. Probably undetectable for them.
- ghaff 4y ago
  I may never buy another interchangeable lens body anyway--at least not a full-frame one. But, for the most part, I find very little reason not to go with B&H. And if I want to check something out in person, I can drop in when I'm in NYC.
- radicality 4y ago
  If you’re ever in NYC definitely check out B&H in person. The amount of stuff they have in-stock right there in the shop is impressive. Many things you can get in the store within 30 min - the item will come via a ceiling-mounted conveyor belt system which is fun to watch!
m463 4y ago
I wonder - does it compete with amazon's own review system? (and by using amazon's review system, are you exposed to more products and amazon ads?)

WWLink 4y ago

That's.. a pretty good reason to not buy photography gear from Amazon in the future. There are a number of other good retailers to buy photography gear from on the internet that offer comparable (2-day) shipping for similar prices. Heck, better prices. I bought a panasonic S5 body from B&H for the same price as Amazon - but B&H gave me a free 85mm lens and a bag. And that's pretty standard for the photography retailers (B&H, Adorama, sweetwater, samys, etc) AND I don't have to worry about whether or not the manufacturer considers them an authorized retailer and whether I'll be able to use the warranty if I need it.

hbn 4y ago
The number of people who buy dedicated cameras these days is already quite small, and the percentage of those people who will stop buying their equipment from Amazon over this is even smaller. Tiny percentage of a tiny percentage. Probably undetectable for them.
ghaff 4y ago
I may never buy another interchangeable lens body anyway--at least not a full-frame one. But, for the most part, I find very little reason not to go with B&H. And if I want to check something out in person, I can drop in when I'm in NYC.
radicality 4y ago
If you’re ever in NYC definitely check out B&H in person. The amount of stuff they have in-stock right there in the shop is impressive. Many things you can get in the store within 30 min - the item will come via a ceiling-mounted conveyor belt system which is fun to watch!

m463 4y ago

I wonder - does it compete with amazon's own review system? (and by using amazon's review system, are you exposed to more products and amazon ads?)