Here is proof that I made the right decision about buying my Canon Powershot S90 in NYC.  See My New Camera for details of the Canon and my old but still-in-use Lumix.  I bought my S90 at B&H on 9th Av/34th St for just under $400.  This picture was taken outside a camera shop in Bern, Switzerland, two weeks ago.  The 598.- is in swiss franc which is exchanged at about the same rate as the US$.  Now, I have to find more reasons to visit the states.