Las Vegas Shopping

[22littlereasons]

Not sure if this is a marketplace post... but here goes. Looking for a good place to shop for photo gear in Las Vegas. I'm going there in a few months and wouldn't mind finding a deal or two. I guess I should explain I'll be coming down from Canada where gear just seems to cost more, notwithstanding the exchange.

Thanks in advance for any info.

[mattchase]

There are only two options in Vegas that are real photo stores.

Casey's Camera on Tropicana, about 2 miles east of Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 736-0890. They have a decent selection, though not great, and their prices are okay, but again not great. I would say their prices are full retail prices, some things maybe a tad high. They can't be compared to B&H or other online places, but they aren't usually overpriced either. The people there are pretty good, they are generally nice.

Sahara Camera on East Sahara just before Eastern Ave. (702) 457-3333. A larger selection than Caseys, and I haven't been there in a long time but would guess similar prices. Part of why I don't usually go there is because I have had to deal with rude sales people on too many occassions, so I stopped shopping there. But if you can get past that, it is an okay place. And those sales people may no longer work there too.

That said, I buy most my stuff online from B&H or Samy's (www.samys.com). If you have the chance, I would recommend a drive to LA (Southern California) or surrounding area to visit a Calumet Photo or Samy's Camera. I have never been into one of their stores, but would expect them to have a good selection, and they have good prices on most things.

[22littlereasons]

Thanks for the extensive info. Looks like shopping in Vegas is a bust. Oh well, guess I'll just have to catch a couple shows. Tough compromise! *s*

[Kinger]

I was just at sahara camera approx 2 weeks ago, I was there on vacation, they do have the usual selection of filters and such, they don't have much on canon gear. But I did have a short conversation with one of the sales people who had just converted from NIKON to Canon with the 20D.

[sparker1]

As far as I know, the only good deal in Vegas is the buffet.

[Vega$50]

There are only two options in Vegas that are real photo stores.

Sahara Camera on East Sahara just before Eastern Ave. (702) 457-3333. A larger selection than Caseys, and I haven't been there in a long time but would guess similar prices. Part of why I don't usually go there is because I have had to deal with rude sales people on too many occassions, so I stopped shopping there. But if you can get past that, it is an okay place. And those sales people may no longer work there too.


Boy you said a mouthfull there, and those sales people are still there at Sahara. I mainly order from out of state, or get good deals from friends...We are really lacking here for a good camera store.....HMMMmmMMm:idea:

22 What are you looking for in particular? Maybe we can point out a place or two close....You could take a day trip to Canoga Park Ca. (Los Angeles) and Check out Canoga Camera.

[Vegas Poboy]

Being A Vegas Local I can say good things about both of the stores. I visit Sahara more do to the kindness they have extended towards me & it's closer to my home. They have been willing to cut a deal quicker than the other store. The market is not designed for locals but tourist who come in from other countries & see a better bargain than where they're from. Sahara other big feature is the in house printlab for color & B&W. Casey's has also a friendly staff with a different selection from the other store. I have heard them both send clients to the other if they was not able to help. Overall if you looking for rock bottom pricing B&H, Samy's or some of the other online retailers will be better.

[Ballen Photo]

Being A Vegas Local I can say good things about both of the stores.

I agree! Everyone can have a bad day, but in general I've been served well by both Sahara & Casey's.
For Canon equipment at Sahara, see Karl.
At Casey's, see Jerry.
-Bruce

[gramps]

As far as I know, the only good deal in Vegas is the buffet.

And those are starting to get expensive...............

[12345Michael54321]

Probably 95% of the questions of the form "I'm going to be visiting <insert US city HERE> in the near future. Can someone recommend a good camera store there?" can be (and usually are) properly answered in the form of:

"I know of only <insert tiny number HERE> halfway decent camera shops in <CITY>. They are <NAMES and ADDRESSES>. But you'd probably be much better off with mail order from B&H."

No, it's not always true. But it's almost always true.