I want to know if anyone knows of a place on the west coast that sells 8x10 cameras. My current camera is falling apart in spite of how gently its treated. Im looking specifically for a Shen Hao or Techihara, 8x10 of course. I know of Badger Graphic, but they are almost two thousand miles away. Im not adverse to ordering online, but I am not going to buy a camera with out trying it out.
You might want to try your question on the Large Format Forum. Quite likely someone is either near you, or knows of a dealer. It is a great resource, with lots of knowledgeable film users.