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Went and visited my local Camera House to say G'day to Dug.. but i probably left it too late or he wasnt working..and to check on when my Sigma 10-20 was coming in as im heading to curtis island off gladstone on friday for a week or 2.. and plan on lugging all my photo gear up there so i can capture some of the awesome sunrises and sunsets over the beaches and headlands there..

Anyways... while i was walking past the Nikon Display case (Walked directly to.. so i can drool) there was a D200 sitting there so proudly... i asked if i may look and i was... but not allowed to put a battery in or try.. as it was owned by someone else.. they were only given permission to show off.. Well... im now number 7 on the list waiting for a d200 to come in... gonna be an agonising wait!!!

Tim

Tim, have you checked with Birdy for a price comparison?

The prices for the d200 seem pretty much level really .. even when your looking at grey market stuff.. so i decided not to bother Birdy...

Tim

Tim,

Make sure that when D200 stock finally comes in that it is new stock since there have been some original-release models floating around. These haven't been tested for banding or problems with battery draining too fast. All the new stock will have had these checks/repairs.

I've been waiting for 3+ months for my D200, so don't hold you breath!

Cheers

Michael

Finch wrote:Make sure that when D200 stock finally comes in that it is new stock since there have been some original-release models floating around. These haven't been tested for banding or problems with battery draining too fast. All the new stock will have had these checks/repairs.

Which is exactly why I suggested Birdy as he has actually refused delivery on original release stock and will only accept units that have received proper QC checks.

I think ill be waiting a while.. and the chance of it being original stock is slim to none id say... but i think the wait will be worth while

Tim

Tim I hope you can squeeze some fishing gear in for the trip!! So you can tease all us fisho type people with great fish pics and stories..

Is Dug able to help out with the price on the D200?

I'm not keen on putting pressure on Dug to do a better deal for me when it comes to camera gear... even if iam helping him to support his addiction.. ive put a deposit on it.. so that my name would be on the list..

Ill be squeezing in fishing gear.. thats the main reason for heading north. but i'll be planning a few extra early mornings with the camera gear

Tim

Don't worry the markup on high end gear is minimal.

We are selling the D50 at $50 below cost I love offering to do deals for people when they ask for discounts.

I take them aside and tell them if they don't complain or mention it to anyone I will sell to them for cost price.

Their (Greedy little ) eyes light up and they are real happy till I add the $50 to the price they already had.

Now thats how you support your addiction... wish i thought of that

Tim

Dug wrote:Don't worry the markup on high end gear is minimal.

We are selling the D50 at $50 below cost I love offering to do deals for people when they ask for discounts.

I take them aside and tell them if they don't complain or mention it to anyone I will sell to them for cost price.

Their (Greedy little ) eyes light up and they are real happy till I add the $50 to the price they already had.

Just out of interest Dug, but what is the ratio of D50, D70s and D200 sold at your store?