Hi All,
Thought i might share an experiance i had today. For those familliar with the area, I was in Elizabeth St Melbourne today. Just picking up a 4G internet dongle for work... Whilst i was in the area, i passed Michaels Camera Store... Supposedly Melbournes oldest, longet running, most iconic camera business'...
I thought, "i am going to check this joint out!!!"
So in i strolled and was quitely looking at their range of filters... Most people know, the stackable type filters are rare in most local Teds stores, most only stocking screw on types...
Anyway... Here i am looking at the filters and one of the store asssistants approach me... Asked if i needed a hand at all... I replied, "sure, i'm just having a look at your filters and am wondering if you stock the 'LEE' range??"
To my shock horror, the guy replies... Which Filters?? With a puzzled look on his face he says, " i can't say i have heard of that brand before"
Now this is a store that stocks 800mm L lenses the size of my leg, worth 30k and this guy hasn't heard of Lee filters!!?!
I was astonished that such a store with such a well known reputation would allow staff on their shop floor to serve customers without a basic knowledge/understanding of brands and makes of different equipment....
Has anyone else had a simmilar experiance to this? i'd love to read about your expeeriances....
If this is in the wrong Forum, please acccept my appologies in advance.