Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/06/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Roger Beamo wrote: >I can't believe what I'm hearing. Stan Tamarkin is a lovely guy who >gave up other lucrative avenues in his life to pursue his love of >Leica. He started small, and by good trading practices and an ethic >that is exemplary, built the business into arguably the finest >dealership in the U.S. > >He's generally competitive, one of the most knowledgeable collectors >around, has a well trained staff of also knowledgeable people and is >generous to a fault to groups within Leicadom [sic]. If his sin is >that he is wealthy enough to be the high bidder in an auction, then, >Stan, my hat is doffed to you! I second that. I have had only good experiences in my dealings with Mr. Tamarkin's companies (one M6, many accessories, and two camera bags so far - but I'm still young ;-) In fact, I don't like buying from anywhere else these days. If he can pay $80K for a collectible Leica, good for him. I wish I had $80K to spend on my hobby. -- Brad Reisner Manager, Technology & Development Book-of-the-Month Club / Time Warner, Inc. BReisner@bomc.timeinc.com