Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Personally I have all but given up on stores and use eBay and selected sellers that I know I can trust. I know there are reputable dealers out there but you do pay a large premium. I bought two mint lenses recently from Manny Bettencourt (leica1 on eBay & leica1@idirect.com email address) at great prices along with several items in the past. This guy has a passion for honesty and Leica and Hassy equipment in particular. Prices are more than competitive with money back if not as described unless he clearly states "as is". For those that don't have clear affiliations with either dealers or stores, give this guy a try. > > Thanks for your honest account. The bottom line is very simple. A dealer > wants to be in business for a long time and he has a reputation to upkeep. > An individual can't care two hoods if he passed you a lemon. Yeah, complain > all you want but he merely switches email account and it's sayonara! I > only hear of good buys on Ebay and I cannot believe that there are hardly > any ripoffs! > I am of the opinion that the suckers are all keeping quiet and licking > their wounds. > > Dan K.