Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Tempe Camera
From: Henry Ambrose <digphoto@nashville.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 09:42:41 -0600

>Dear LUG,
>
>Are any of you familiar with Tempe Camera of Arizona?
>After Howard recommended a N**** Action Touch as a waterproof camera, I 
>went looking for a used one on the internet and found one at Tempe Camera 
>for $299.  I called about it and the salesman said he would call 
>back.  When he called back he said that they had sold that particular 
>camera but that they had another one for $389.  This camera was on 
>consignment and therefore not covered by their warranty.  I said, "You mean 
>if I buy the camera and it's a piece of junk when I get it, I can't get my 
>money back?"  He said, "That's about it."
>
>Isn't this called "Bait and switch?"
>
Tina,

I think you can find another Action Touch somewhere. About $300 is tops 
and I've seen 'em around $175 sometimes. I kind of keep my eyes peeled 
for them since I often think I should have another for a spare. Amazing - 
they sell for more than when new.

Henry