Originally Posted by PTravel
Absolutely. B&H is my primary vendor -- I've bought many thousands of dollars of gear from them. Adorama and J&R are also reputable (and in Manhattan). Always check on-line retailers at:
www.resellerratings.com
Much angst will be avoided.
Yeah, I should have been more specific. Of course there are still reliable resellers in Manhattan, but sadly there are also a lot of shady ones...