Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/10/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Luis, I know Leicabeimeister but find it a bit on the expensive side, just like the Leica Shop in Vienna. The German shops with which I have done most business are: Brenner Foto Versand: http://www.alles-foto.de/ Foto Mayr: http://www.fotomayr.de/webkat98/ Foto Hobby: http://www.foto-hobby.de/engl/start.htm Among the Dutch ones I can recommend: http://www.kamera-express.nl/ Saludos, Nathan Luis Ripoll wrote: > Hi Nathan, > > Thanks for your advice, in Europe I know Leicabeimeister in Germany (no > experience with them), Leicashop in Austria (highly recommended, I've > purchased several things), in UK Robert White (Highly recommended too, I > have purchased there a big part of my equipment) and Ffordes is a good one > too, in USA my last experiences was with B&H (Highly recommended too) and > Adorama (something stuff is very good but they don't have care with what > they announce and what they deliver), in Netherlands I've purchased some > accessories to Schouten (very good quality and service, but expensive), I > have no more address in Netherlands, if you have someone please let me > know, > I like looking on line. > > Saludos desde Barcelona > Luis > > -----Mensaje original----- > De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org]En nombre de > Nathan Wajsman > Enviado el: domingo, 30 de octubre de 2005 6:30 > Para: Leica Users Group > Asunto: Re: [Leica] Hotbuys Electronics > > Luis, > > Stay away!!! > > Especially being on the other side of the ocean, you really want to be > selective about who you do business with in the US. I would stick to the > following vendors: > > - Rich Pinto (photovillage.com) and Pat who advertises here on the LUG > every week > - B&H Photo in New York > - KEH in Atlanta > > There are a lot of dodgy shops in Brooklyn and elsewhere; what they do > is not outright fraud but comes close. > > Also, before buying overseas, always check prices at German or Dutch > online shops--they are lower than in Spain, and you will not have to pay > any customs duty or additional IVA when you receive the items. > > Nathan > > Luis Ripoll wrote: > > >>http://www.hotbuyselectronics.com/cameras.htm >> >>Hi all, >> >>I have nothing to buy for the moment, I've found this address, prices are >>very good. Somebody knows?, something I've been surprised, if you reed the >>customers reviews on their website, the last one is in 2003. >> >>Saludos desde Barcelona >>Luis >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Leica Users Group. >>See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > > -- > Nathan Wajsman > Almere, The Netherlands > > General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com > Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com > Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman > http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 > Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- Nathan Wajsman Almere, The Netherlands General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com