Having gear right there for you to test out int he store is invaluable... sadly, more and more companies are betting on DIRECT SALES, which is not a good things for us as the customer... sure, you have to pay a few bucks more for the distribution channels and the local store, but you also get a local service, event, ads that tell you when new stuff comes on the market... support of local YouTubers (don't forget that part!) and much more.
Support your local distributors ! Without hem, we wouldn't have many products to try first hand!
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