I did buy my DMR, new, from KB, ordered in June 2005, delivered in December 05. Also bought a Telyt 350mm f4.8 used in January 2006. I was very pleased with both transactions, but they really have gone belly up. Their web site is "broken" and has not been updated for over 6 months; why it still is accessible is beyond me: who pays the server???
Yes, it was a good source back then, but it's over. I now have to find another equally good source, but have not yet. Since I live in NY state, B&H is an option, but not for high ticket items, only for walk-in, "I want to feel it in my hands before I buy" items. I do beleive it is unfair to the merchants to go look/feel/assess the item on site, and then mail order or order on the web to save the sales tax! But for new items, sealed by the manufacturer (read Leica), I'll take the savings.
A good source of used equipment at fair prices is KEH Camera (
www.keh.com). I have bought several items/lenses from them and have not been disappointed.
Good luck.
Guy