Need help from my England brothers in England

[anco85]

So my sister in law is in Dunfermline(??) at the moment and she said she'll bring me back an SB-600.

Catch being, if she can find a reasonably priced camera shop which isn't a PITA to find.

Anyone know of a decent place that might stock them in Dunfermline that isn't horribly over priced(read Jessops)

Thanks guys

[herc182]

Hmm Dunfermline is quite remote as far as I know and you would be very lucky to find anything BUT a jessops...

A search on google brought up:

B&M Photo Supplies

22 Bridge Street, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 8DA

p: 01383732649

How long is she there for? Does she know anyone living there? If so order one online to that persons address.

Otherwise I am out of ideas!

[herc182]

having said that, if you are on good terms with her :D send her over to Edinburgh....many more options there:

http://www.ukcamera.com/towns/scotland.htm

[anco85]

How far is Edinburgh from Dunfermline? She doesn't know anyone there and will only be staying till Sunday.

[herc182]

www.nationalrail.co.uk (this website tells you train times in the UK)

Dumfermline to Edinburgh seems to take about 30mins or slightly more by train

[anco85]

Seems reasonable.

So where would you suggest she looks for the flash?

Sorry for all the questions, but we've never been that side of the world

[anco85]

Crap, she doesn't want to leave Dumferline. Any other reasonably priced shops round there?

I think 299 pounds for an SB 600 from Jessops is madness

[Paradox]

It's England. Everything's hideously overpriced wherever you go! Jessops is appalling though...They want £45 in store for a 4gb Extreme III card...I can get that for £20-£25 on Amazon. :eek:

[anco85]

See that's the problem. I know there must be a place somewhere that doesn't charge exactly the same as we do.

I mean, we live in a 3rd world country for Pete Dohrety's sake

[herc182]

if she isnt gonna go to Edinburgh then you are probably resigned to getting jessops.

£300 is extortion. Where does she actually live? Or any other of your relatives. They could buy you one online (ebay for example) then post it to you.

[anco85]

We all live in Africa.

If you mean where is she at the moment?

She's at Pitbauchlie Hotel for 3 or 4 more days

[herc182]

ok, some good news.

I called B&M photo (the link i gave you), but the number doesnt work. That is not the good news.

I called Jessops and they said they have it in stock for £229.99. Cheaper than
what you thought...If you want I can call them and reserve one for you (i would need your sister in laws name).

I also asked if they price matched, which they do (with local competitors only, of which i dont know!)

[anco85]

Herc, you are a legend.

I'd appreciate it greatly if you could reserve one for me.

She's Mrs. Mather

[herc182]

Ok... No worries.

When is she going to pick it up? Today?

[anco85]

Today or tomorrow, depending on when when can get off

[herc182]

I will say tomorrow then.

that way, one will be in the bag if she does turn up early...

[herc182]

Done, its on hold for 24hours.

I gave them my mobile number in case (she may have mispelt the name I gave them!).

Anyway, I doubt they would sell out, so you should be ok...:D

[anco85]

Thanks a bundle herc.

Here... have 5 million brownie points. Redeemable at a dodgy strip club of your choice

[herc182]

I have printed out your response and gonna take it to String Fellows...if they dont accept it, I will send them a letter of complaint :D

More than welcome BTW