Here's how I see buying equipment in person vs an internet retailer:

Sure, prices online can be cheaper and often times are, but then you have to figure in shipping/misc charges. What I like about buying in person is that extra premium you pay makes up for the shipping charges and if you're buying from an authorized dealer, then at least if you run into any problems, you can drop it off versus paying for shipping it to be fixed.

Just be wary of who you're buying from when it comes to online. Make sure it's an authorized seller so you can have peace of mind knowing you can trust them when/if it needs to be serviced.

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