Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thieves for the most part are not camera experts. If they are going to rob you they don't care if it's a Rebel G or a new M6. Most wouldn't know the difference and those that do simply have a little more bargaining power with thier 'fence'. Bill Franson wrote: > Every few months this thread finds its way back on the list. I'm curious, > how many of us have have our Leicas taken from us, by knowing thieves, on > the street? > > Bill > > >> I'm equally certain that thieves--especially professional ones--can spot a > >Leica from 100 yards off in pea-soup fog . > > > >Yes, we Leica shooters - epecially the M owners - stick out like sore > thumbs! > >The "R' guys can blend in a lot easier....just tape up the name and it passes > >for a Minolta!!! Eregio Tucci > >