Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Tue, 13 March 2001, "Michael E. Bérubé" wrote: > > Please, someone tell me why anyone who would own one of these jewels would > do this: > http://www.GoodPhotos.com/IIIcTopPlate.jpg Michael, Many years ago it was common to deface cameras, lenses, etc. that were imported through unofficial channels in order to avoid customes duties and restrictions which, if I'm recalling correctly, were substantially more onerous than they are today. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/