I think that unless you're going to buy the extended warranty, most stores want you to address issues with high-end electronics directly with the manufacturer...so maybe you could see what type of manufacturer warranty comes with it? As long as it's a year on common stuff, that shoudl be plenty of time to identify any manufacturing defects.
Also- we bought our flat panel TV online at Amazon about 4 years ago - and it was (at the time!) like a $3,000 purchase...and we buy just about everything that isn't perishable from there, too!
If I was in the market for a new camera right now, I'd DEFINTELY buy it from there. They always seem to have the very best prices!
have fun!
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