Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Simon, Thanks for the info. I didn't think of opening an account with Joe's. I have six rolls to drop in there now, but I guess I'm only shooting an average five to six, but maximum of ten rolls a week at the moment. If they'll open an account with that sort of traffic, then I'll do it. I also want them to print some B&W exhibition prints and possibly even frame them, so I'll probably be a semi-decent customer. Have you tried any other labs in Soho or EC1? I have AP in front of me and thought about popping down to London bridge to check out Vic Oddens. He doesn't list any Kodak B&W stock, nor VPS or Agfa colour print film, so I might call before I go. Actually, I've just realised I need to get some heavy stock for this weekend, so I'll have to shoot down to Joe's in Soho tomorrow morning as Joe's in Euston, where I normally go, is closed on weekends. I remember where Caplan's store is now, but will check out RG Lewis as well if I'm passing. As I say, I'll probably just get all the rest of it from Classic Camera. Matt. - ---------- >From: "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com> >To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> >Subject: Re: [Leica] "B Grade" Leica gear???? >Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2000, 8:45 am > > Matt > > I will reply to the list on the basis that other UK people might be > interested (sorry to our international chums!). > > RG Lewis is in Holborn and Richard Caplan is in Princes Arcade, just off > Piccadilly. > > As for film, get yourself an account with Joe's Basement and then call > Claire in telesales and negotiate yourself a discount. I get 15% off film, > processing, printing and enlargements. Then again, I do spend a lot but I > got the discounts up front. I was using about ten rolls of Scala a week, > five to ten rolls of 120 Delta 100 and some Provia 100F, so they agreed a > discount from day one. > > Alternatively, AP has loads of cheap mail order places for pro films. > > Simon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Matt Morgan" <mattmorgan@pdseurope.co.uk> > To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 11:43 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] "B Grade" Leica gear???? > > >> Simon, >> >> Len Lyons at RG Lewis is good too, as >> > is Richard Caplan<< >> >> I don't know these; are they in London? >> >> I'm not someone who runs around (in a false economy) trying to squeeze out >> the best deal, but if I'm parting with serious moolah, then I want to have > a >> long-term relationship with a dealer and establish a level of trust. If I >> feel I'm being treated well, then I'm usually very loyal and they will do >> well out of me, and hopefully my recommendations for a long time. >> With problematic items, as camera gear can often prove to be, (although > I've >> never had a problem), I feel it's important to be able to have a strong >> relationship with the dealer. As soon as I sense there is a relationship, >> I'll just stick with that dealer, unless of course I'm travelling through >> Hong Kong or somewhere where the deal's just too good to ignore. >> >> BTW, where do shooters here buy their professional film stock? I want to > buy >> a few bricks, but Joe's doesn't seem to be the most attractive of prices. >> >> Matt. >> >> ---------- >> >From: "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com> >> >To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> >> >Subject: Re: [Leica] "B Grade" Leica gear???? >> >Date: Fri, Aug 25, 2000, 4:27 am >> > >> >> > Len Lyons at RG Lewis is good too, as >> > is Richard Caplan. >> > >