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The two retailers may have very different shops and rents to pay for, which may provide an element of justification (to them!) for the price difference.
In the old days you supposedly paid a bit extra for the 'expertise' of the person who sold you the gear, plus the after-sales service, technical back-up, etc. But with forums such as Ice in Space, many of us can get the same backup from other amateurs who are only too willing to share their time and knowledge for free.
I don't have a problem with someone charging more than someone else for the same item. We, as the customer, can decide whether or not to buy from them. And with the internet there's little excuse for not finding the best price. Sometimes products are overpriced no matter which vendor you look at because the manufacturer or distributor controls the prices. We should be thankful we have a choice and are free to exercise it!
Morton
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