I don't know when Jacobs opened this shop in Shandwick Place, but judging by their website it seems to have been sometime last week. As can be seen, it's 2 doors down from Jessops, which is a bit cheeky :-)
Good things about Jessops: prices and availability are good for mainstream items (such as popular DSLRs) and some of the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Bad things about Jessops: prices and availability for anything out of the mainstream are not good, and the rest of the staff are useless. And given their recent financial difficulties, they may not be around for much longer...
I popped into Jacobs for a couple of minutes - they are clearly aiming more at the pro/enthusiast market, which is a good thing for me, and the prices seem to be a little better than Jessops. I expect that I shall spend some money there sometime.
It has been a long, long time since a photo equipment shop opened in the city centre. I think the last one was Jessops...
Let Glasgow Flourish
5 days ago
Camera shops scare me.....I know nothing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot. Two people are laden with bags. Have they been to Jacobs? Is this a shop I should avoid if I have a credit card with me? Did you go in?
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Calumet? I bought my Nikon there - good prices and very good ande knowledgable service.
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