Buying at Ritz? Help!

[samthemute]

Hey guys,
I'm heading over to the US in a few days, and wondered whether it is possible to buy second hand cameras at ritz outlets? And whether there is a better option (I'm sure there is, but I'm uninformed).

I'm looking for an RF under $400 (verrrry cheap I know, but it's only to learn on as I'm a child of the SLR), so all help from US residents is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[dazedgonebye]

Welcome,
I'm not aware of Ritz cameras selling used...least not out this way (arizona).

Where are you going to be in the US for your visit? Perhaps someone here can point you to a shop in that area?

 

[rogue_designer]

Ritz won't carry any RF cameras either - you'll have a hard enough time getting decent film at one.

If you give us an idea of what cities you'll be visiting - we can suggest possible locations to try.

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

Ritz camera (the large retailer) won't carry any RF or used cameras.

Were you thinking of Ritz Collectible ... http://www.ritzcam.com/

They are a reputable dealer of used cameras, including a lot of RFs.

good luck

 

[dazedgonebye]

Ritz camera (the large retailer) won't carry any RF or used cameras.

Were you thinking of Ritz Collectible ... http://www.ritzcam.com/

They are a reputable dealer of used cameras, including a lot of RFs.

good luck

...and they're just a few miles from me. Nice folks.

 

[ravid905]

I can vouch for Ritz Collectibles, I have bought two lenses from them in the last year, always great to deal with.

 

[vrgard]

Yep, Ritz Collectibles in Arizona are good people. I've had nothing but positive experiences with them. And, as others have noted, they have no connection to the large Ritz Camera chain stores.

-Randy

 

[samthemute]

Ritz Collectibles looks fantastic.

Are Bessa R's common in camera stores in the US? I know it's annoying for me to ask, but I can't find one here (in Aus.)

Thanks.