I got some new toys

[donoreo]

I was at the Henry's Camera Exposure Show this morning here in Toronto.   Lots of fun, seminars, product, half naked models, and birds of prey.   I got some photos of the birds, but not the models.   

They always have a clearance section.  Last fall (they do this twice per year) I got an Arctic Butterfly for $29 and various other things over the years.    This year I  got a couple of things:

This backpack http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AB-1628-AMVONA-PRO-PROFESSIONAL-SLR-DIGITAL-CAMERA-BACKPACK-FREE-SHIPPING-/190529828709 listed on eBay at $149 USD for $40 CAN

I also got a Vanguard SBH-100 ball head for $69, the best anyone else has it for is $78 USD. 

I also listened to some of the seminars and checked out all the exhibitor's booths (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji, Sigma all had large set ups). 

[Oldboy]

Sounds like you enjoyed yourself and saved some cash to boot. 

[donoreo]

Even better, I opened the box for the tripod head and it has a second quick release plate. 

[mondmagu]

It's always great getting some goodies at great prices.
I got a Vanguard Alta-pro 263 and sbh 30 head for 50 euros!!!!!! Normally 175 euros retail a few weeks ago. I was chuffed!!