I’ve been shopping online for a camcorder. (Something I think every new parent does). I hit upon the model I want, and while I wait for Sony to release it (they appear to have moved up the release date for their new line to the end of Feb), I decided to do some price comparisons. (I reasoned that it’s close enough to the release date that everyone should have it listed so I can preorder it). Somewhat unsurprisingly, I found several places that have the camcorder I want for well below retail price. All of them:

• Close early on Friday
• Are closed on Saturday
• Are located in Brooklyn

Seriously – do non-Jews even go into the electronics retail business anymore?

Now of course comes the real question: Do I really even want to order from these guys? I hate to say it, but all of the stores have the same feel, and they all feel sketchy. I’ve been to these types of stores before, I’ve had them bait and switch me, and I’ve had them try to sell me inferior or “international” merchandise. The price is right though, do I risk it? Regardless of my personal stake, do I want to support those whom I know to employ such sketchy tactics?