Down Under
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"So I should feel feel "guilty" about this?? Hah!! Anyone saying yes is full of what makes gardens grow greener..."
I don't think I mentioned guilt or the garden stuff, but I still stand by my original comment as it sounds to me like begrudgery.
I live in a country where, until 20 years ago, begrudgery was a national pastime.
Agree. An olive branch is hereby offered...
Fine, you have your opinion, and I respect that. It's just the reason behind it I question.
But then as Johnny Cash once said
" I think I understand a little bit how you feel about some things
It's none of my business how you feel about some other things
And I don't give a damn about how you feel about some of the things"![]()
Agree with some of what you posted. An olive branch is hereby extended...
I like my photo retailer, and I don't envy him his wealth. He once told me he often bought gear on Ebay, cleaned it up, priced it high, and "some donkey" (his own words) always came along and bought it. Also that he marked up everything in his shop by 100% of supplies and 200% for cameras, on the basis that, well, he had the stocks, and if buyers wanted it, they would pay his prices.
Then online sales came along, and almost everyone I know deserted the shops to buy films from overseas. As all my friends to.. This upset a few dealers - is that "begrudgment"? - when their gravy taps got turned down, in some cases shut off entirely. Several went in the past year. We miss them - but not their high prices.
Like opinions, photo dealers are welcome to do what they please, and make their money, but not at my expense. I prefer to keep my dosh in my pockets or in the bank, not put it in someone's luxury cars. Many others feel this way.
Interesting, your comment about Ireland. I grew up in French Canada, in a deadly culture of sameness where everyone had to be like everybody else (the parish priest and others in authority often saw to this) and also lived in Italy, where much of life was the same. I'm now in Australia, land of the Fair Go, where so many respect USA ex-President Trump because as they say, he knows how to make money. From one extreme to another... but in most other ways I like it here.
So go my opinions. I also miss Johnny Cash.
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