Do you know Ffordes? - Page 2

gwelland · 07/12/08, 07:50 AM

When I lived in the UK I used FFordes a lot - excellent service for consignment and the few items I bought rather than sold were exactly as described. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

I've also had decent experiences with MXV (always there in person) and Mifsuds too.

kensey · 07/12/08, 08:15 AM

Although I live in the West Midlands, Ffordes are my dealer of choice. Steve Byford is extremely knowledgeable; and most of my Leica equipment, new and used, was purchased from Ffordes. Perhaps not the cheapest but certainly one of the best.
Thoroughly recommended!
Ken

marknorton · 07/12/08, 06:59 PM

Mifsuds, in an unassuming street in Brixham, Devon, is an Aladin's cave of high quality equipment, an amazing selection.

simon8202 · 07/13/08, 12:35 PM

yes Mifsuds have an excellent selection but I won't shop there after a very poor experience with a faulty Summicron - trying to get a repair or refund was intensely frustrating with constant promises that the manager would call me back but never did. In the end one of the other staff took it upon himself to refund me and send a letter of apology agreeing that there was a problem with their customer service levels. This was about five years ago but once bitten etc. It's a shame as I live in devon so it's vaguely local to me!

greenhillm · 07/15/08, 01:31 AM

I also have had 1st class service, both selling and buying.
Recommended.

Michael

07/12/08, 07:50 AM	#21 (permalink)
gwelland Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 03/01/04 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 546	Re: Do you know Ffordes? When I lived in the UK I used FFordes a lot - excellent service for consignment and the few items I bought rather than sold were exactly as described. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. I've also had decent experiences with MXV (always there in person) and Mifsuds too. __________________ Graham

07/12/08, 08:15 AM	#22 (permalink)
kensey Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 08/09/05 Location: Birmingham Posts: 8	Re: Do you know Ffordes? Although I live in the West Midlands, Ffordes are my dealer of choice. Steve Byford is extremely knowledgeable; and most of my Leica equipment, new and used, was purchased from Ffordes. Perhaps not the cheapest but certainly one of the best. Thoroughly recommended! Ken

07/12/08, 06:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
marknorton Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 11/12/02 Posts: 5,423	Re: Do you know Ffordes? Mifsuds, in an unassuming street in Brixham, Devon, is an Aladin's cave of high quality equipment, an amazing selection. __________________ Mark

07/13/08, 12:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
simon8202 Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 06/27/06 Posts: 8	Re: Do you know Ffordes? yes Mifsuds have an excellent selection but I won't shop there after a very poor experience with a faulty Summicron - trying to get a repair or refund was intensely frustrating with constant promises that the manager would call me back but never did. In the end one of the other staff took it upon himself to refund me and send a letter of apology agreeing that there was a problem with their customer service levels. This was about five years ago but once bitten etc. It's a shame as I live in devon so it's vaguely local to me!

07/15/08, 01:31 AM	#25 (permalink)
greenhillm Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 08/29/05 Location: GLASGOW Posts: 2	Re: Do you know Ffordes? I also have had 1st class service, both selling and buying. Recommended. Michael

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