[Leica] Loss of a first rate camera store

[jim.christie at sbcglobal.net (Jim Christie)]

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