Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Theft, and Leica Recognition
From: Mark Bergman <mb50742@navix.net>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 11:38:16 -0500

Thieves for the most part are not camera experts.  If they are  going to rob you
they don't care if it's a Rebel G or a new M6.  Most wouldn't know the difference
and those that do simply have a little more bargaining power with thier 'fence'.

Bill Franson wrote:

> Every few months this thread finds its way back on the list. I'm curious,
> how many of us have have our Leicas taken from us, by knowing thieves, on
> the street?
>
> Bill
>
> >> I'm equally certain that thieves--especially professional ones--can spot a
> >Leica from 100 yards off in pea-soup fog .
> >
> >Yes, we Leica shooters - epecially the M owners - stick out like sore
> thumbs!
> >The "R' guys can blend in a lot easier....just tape up the name and it passes
> >for a Minolta!!!   Eregio  Tucci
> >