Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jan 10, 2007, at 6:58 PM, Jim Christie wrote: > For some of you in Nothern California I think this news will be sad. > Reeds Camera store in Walnut Creek, California has gone out of > business. For me, it is a very sad state of affairs. I have known and > done business with the Reeds family for many, many years. They were in > business for over 50 years and always dealt with their customers in a > fair and honest manner. I purchased all of my Leica equipment from > them. Unfortunately, there was too much competition from big box > stores, the internet and other factors that caused their demise. I > always enjoyed going in and chatting with them and looking at all the > new things coming out and they always looked after best interest. They > also were good about holding seminars and field trips and contests. > Well, thats all gone. > > They also had me first on their list for getting the M8. However, > through their Leica rep Tom Brichta, it has been arranged that I will > get my M8 through Camera West in Monterey. It feels strange for me to > start dealing with someone new; however, Tom assures me that Sean is a > great guy to deal with. > > Well so much for 2006 and here comes a new experience for me in 2007. > > Jim Christie Oh bummer! I bought my R4s at Reed's many years ago and Reed's is where Adam and I had a preview of the DMR. This is sad news. The good news is that Sean at Camera West is as Tom says, a great guy to deal with. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com