Actually I found all 3 from resellerratings.com and they all have 9+ ratings; I just thought maybe the endless abyss of knowledge on DPC might have some unknown wisdom to help me make my decision.
I believe by brother-in-law has recommended Beach Camera to me, but I won't swear to it. Another I have used successfully, in addition to B&H, is Adorama.
I LOVE BuyDig.com . I have bought my last two cameras from them, as well as my L lenses and even my portable phone. Most often times have the best prices and free shipping. They ship REALLY fast.
IMO, they are my favorite reputable dealer. They now are the first place I check for items. I prefer them over B&H, Adorama, Amazon, and Calumet.
Some of their accessories are overpriced, however. I usually order them from elsewhere.
One place i've dealt with (besides b&h 9.28, 9.49 six months) that has a good rep is //www.uniquephoto.com - but check their prices, they are not always the cheapest. (9.17, 10.0 for 6 months) they deal alot with pros in the biz.
//www.normancamera.com has something i want, and for less than anyone else - their reseller rating is good too (9.14, 10.0 for 6 months) but i have not (yet) dealt with them.
yeah so I went into the BH manhattan 'superstore' today and the people were helpful and friendly. I got to take a lot of shots with the 70-200 VR and I'm looking at them now. So far I don't recognize a significant improvement over the 80-200.
