[Leica] Let's Hold the Future at Bay a Tad Longer

[buzz.hausner at verizon.net (Buzz Hausner)]

I find that my local shops charge the exact same amount as the mail
order and on-line guys...even for Leica gear...with the exceptions that
I do pay 5% sales tax but do not pay shipping.  For my 5% premium, I get
to make every transaction face to face with someone I know and trust,
who will spend ample time answering all of my questions, and whom I know
will work hard for my business.  On the rare occasions when I have had a
problem with a major purchase (the loose head that plagued spherical 21
Elmarits), my guy took the items back, no questions asked, and replaced
them the same day with a smile and a handshake.

I do not shop mail-order but, again, I am fortunate to live someplace
with an abundance of trusty resources.  It will be a sad day, indeed,
when those local dealers are gone.

        Buzz

-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+buzz.hausner=verizon.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+buzz.hausner=verizon.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf
Of GREG LORENZO
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 6:05 PM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] Let's Hold the Future at Bay a Tad Longer

Buzz Hausner writes in part:
> 
> I buy all my film and other photographica from local dealers. 

I buy on the basis of good service first, price second. Poor Service or
overpriced goods I don't need and won't pay for.

On this basis, I spread my purchasing dollar around to a mix of local
and mail order sources.

Regards,

Greg 


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