Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gene, Actually, the dealer that snubbed me has some beautiful, near mint LSM cameras, including a IIIa, IIIb und a IIIc .All have lenses available including the f2.5 Hektor. In my palmier days, I would have made an offer on the whole lot. Kept what I wanted and fobbed off the rest. On second thought, I want the Thambar set. since it is complete. Jerry grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: > Wow!, That is disappointing, as I always try to get over to Cal's when I > get out there. I bought my 35 'Lux and M4-P there several years ago (2 or > 3yrs?). When i lived there i always made a semi weekly trip to Casta Mesa > on my lunch hour to visit Cal's. I guess things are a changing even to > the old standard dealers. > > Gene > > -------------- Original message from "Frank Filippone" > <red735i@earthlink.net>: -------------- > > > >> Cal's has changed a bunch..... mostly materials ( consumables) and >> digital. >> They can not compete with the B+H of the world.....a sad but true >> commentary >> on today's world wide web..... You can still order Leica stuff...and >> sometimes they have a few items in stock, but rarely these days. >> >> Used stuff (Leica too) comes in, but the last time, they put the Leica >> for >> sale on EBay......( 135 APO Telyt, a few other real goodies....) >> >> Frank Filippone >> red735i@earthlink.net >> >> >> When did Cal's stop stocking Leica? They have been a big Leica dealer >> with >> extensive stock for as long as i can remember. >> >> Gene >> >> >> >> >> >