Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] dealer turnoffs
From: Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 10:16:25 -0800

> There's a similar story about rocker Ronnie Hawkins at a Rolls dealership.
> When Mr. Pinstripe got snotty with him because of his t-shirt, jeans and
> beard, Hawkins apparently pulled out a wad of bills and bought the floor
> model on the spot for cash, but refused to pay the salesman's commission.
> Don't know if it's true or an urban legend, but it's a satisfying mental
> image.
> 
> Paul Chefurka

Michael Caine walked in and bought a Rolls for cash he says in his book.
The days when you can just walk in a store and get a Rolls for cash are getting thin.
Mark :-) Rabiner