Re: [Leica] Is this normal dealer behavior?

[Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>]

Pascal wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I am asking this (maybe trivial) question, but a German dealer with whom I
> want to conduct business refuses to take my credit card for payment since
> the item he sells is "demo" (though still quite expensive). He only takes
> cash (obviously impossible since I am living in Belgium), a cheque or a wire
> transfer *before* he sends the goods to me. Reason he cites: these are not
> new goods, but sales "at a discounted price".

I smell a scam.  I'd try to visit rather than sending money on blind faith.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com