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Originally Posted by gyoung
Richard Caplan is also worth a visit, looks a bit 'posh' but they are nice people and prices are fair.
Aperture doesn't open till 12.00 on Saturdays!
Gerry
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I just bought a 50 Summilux of Richard Caplan two weeks ago - despite the shop being 'posh', condition of equipment was superb and the prices matched. I had a good look around at a whole load of dealers and whilst there was a lot of choice of Leica gear some was thrashed and utterly overpriced (usually from none specialist dealers who clearly think that Leica + pricey regardless of condition I saw 21/3.4s and 35/1.4s at £7~800 which I can only describe as 'tatty' and in need of a good service) whilst some was mint or close and appropriately priced. After a day walking around (and getting sore feet) I came to the conclusion that the best dealers were the specialists like Caplan and their stock was well worth paying a little more for because it is good stock!