Rob, I don't know where you are posting from, but I'm sure the situation is uneven depending on location. Here in Toronto even our top-flight dealers catering to the pro market wouldn't stock more than several copies of the same item - especially expensive ones, but it is possible to get them to agree to a very short period for trial and exchange provided one is scrupulous about keeping all the packaging and returning the item in mint condition. Sometimes the price differences for the same thing between Toronto and B&H in NYC are so large even after adjusting for shipping, that it only makes sense to order from B&H; in that case, as long as I the customer am prepared to take the risk of return freight charges, one can send stuff back and re-order - again within their stated time periods.