I concur re Claudes prices - just as competitive as any overseas seller. Only big difference I found was with Tak accessories, which didn't affect me very long anyway
His Vixen clearout has been a MAJOR boon for me finding obsolete and old-stock items!!! I love this sort of retailer who keeps the old stuff indefinitely. Managed to score a VERY scarce Vixen FL102S focal reducer out of him (CHEAPLY - $250) and 2 obsolete Vixen green finder brackets.