[Leica] Loss of a first rate camera store

[firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin)]

> 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.

Sad indeed: I've been trying to ring my "supplier" and they are not
answering the phone: perhaps ------------

Sorry to hear, but time moves on.