andybarton Posted July 24, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is anyone else invited to the Grand Opening of the Leica Store in Manchester in a coupe of week's time? Customers may have received an invitation already, but I understand that if you make contact with them, then you can go on the attendee list. I will see what my diary is like and get along if I can. It's always good to blag a free glass of fizz from your dealer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Hi andybarton, Take a look here Leica Store Manchester "Grand Re-Opening" 10/8/17. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Jimothy Posted July 25, 2017 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2017 Didn't know it was happening. I'm not free on 10/8 anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted July 25, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 25, 2017 I received an invite but am currently in the States and not back in time. I visited the new store last Saturday and ended up with ordering an M10. Will trade in my well worn M240. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted July 27, 2017 I have just picked up my two invitations and wrist-bands, that will be necessary to pass beyond the red silk rope. Oh, and Koo Stark is their guest of honour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 28, 2017 I have just picked up my two invitations and wrist-bands, that will be necessary to pass beyond the red silk rope. Oh, and Koo Stark is their guest of honour. So I believe is Dr Kaufman . He came to the last opening and I understand he has accepted an invitation to this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2017 I bet Koo Stark never went in ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted July 31, 2017 Share #7 Posted July 31, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Received an invite a couple of weeks ago, but won't be able to make it, sadly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 1, 2017 Oh dear I remember when "The Manchester Leica Store" was a small shop down Cheetham Hill Rd. What total BS to turn the Leica camera into some grotesque commodity sold in a sterile box. Sad days. It's the modern way of marketing a quality product. Have a look in a modern bike shop compared to how they where not all that long ago. Many bike shops are set up like a Leica store, Glass cases , carefully lighting and totally differant price structure to how it used to be, which is the end result to all the development work on every component on a bike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denys Posted August 2, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2017 Can appreciate all the views here - and, as Paul said, we are not all the same - a good thing. A Leica is a camera, of course it is, but an M10 with 50mm f2 lens in the UK costs nearly £12,000. To me that has to be an expensive object of desire. Many people dream of having that much money to buy a car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted August 2, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 2, 2017 Not even a free dvd of The Awakening of Emily and a glass of fizz would tempt me either. As above, total bs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted August 6, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 6, 2017 Oh dear I remember when "The Manchester Leica Store" was a small shop down Cheetham Hill Rd. What total BS to turn the Leica camera into some grotesque commodity sold in a sterile box. Sad days. I remember it as Stephen's of Salford when David's dad ran it. I bought my first Double Wind M3 from there in 1968, or 1969. Have been happily dealing with them ever since. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2017 Share #12 Posted August 10, 2017 I remember it as Stephen's of Salford when David's dad ran it. I bought my first Double Wind M3 from there in 1968, or 1969. Have been happily dealing with them ever since. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I never dealt with Davids dad having only ever dealt with David since he was in Salford and the various shops he has had since.These days I deal with Davids son Ben and Rick. Whatever an individual thinks of Modern marketing,the important thing that has never changed with this business is really first class service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted August 10, 2017 Just got home from the corporate PR BS nonsense. Loads and loads of people there, all enjoying themselves and enjoying David's fizz and canapes Koo Stark's work is a mixed bag, IMO, but she does have some very good portraits. The one of Paul Newman is really good. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/275007-leica-store-manchester-grand-re-opening-10817/?do=findComment&comment=3334305'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2017 Share #14 Posted August 10, 2017 Yes indeed David Stephens is a great Leica ambassador and I have spent a few thousand in his shop - I'm just bloody miffed that I haven't got an invite hahahahahahha! I took Barbara with me and we both enjoyed a really nice evening, mainly talking to a few people I have not seen for some time. Koo Starks pictures where interesting especially the ones of David Bailey who I first heard about with his column in the AP called " Begin with Bailey" . If you don't remember the column you won't remember Victor Blackman either. Saw Andy Barton from a distance but sadly did not manage to say hello.Sorry I missed you Andy. I have always been pleased with the dealings I have had with this company and long my they prosper. A very entertaining evening ,Thank you David,Ben ,Rick and the rest of the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted August 10, 2017 Always nice to be recognised from afar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted August 11, 2017 Share #16 Posted August 11, 2017 Anyone know what their current waiting time is for an M10? Just curious, I don't think I could justify dropping that amount of cash on a camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denys Posted August 12, 2017 Share #17 Posted August 12, 2017 I have dropped way too much cash on Leica cameras and after the M9 sensor debacle I'm sorry to say that I won't be dropping anymore. After 2 x M9P's and an M9 that have all been devalued by the company not honouring what they at first said that they would do, I personally am not too happy. Love Leica cameras but I won't be going down the new Leica digital route anymore - I just don't trust them. You've got far more experience taking photos than me Paul - and far more money invested in Leica kit. I can see the logic in what you are saying, but are you in danger of "cutting your nose off to spite your face?" What brand will you turn to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denys Posted August 13, 2017 Share #18 Posted August 13, 2017 Yes - I understand Paul.. ..as discussed here many times it seems Leica's position re the sensor went from 'there's no problem' to 'there is a problem, but we'll take care of it forever" to "you are on your own" in quite a short space of time. Not good pr. Also discussed here is the potential for someone to take Leica to court about charging for a sensor replacement in a camera sold not fit for purpose - let's see how that pans out. At the very least, I would have hoped Leica would make a statement about its commitment to look after buyers from now on - the concerns you voice are held by many, I am sure. I won't be holding my breath - and hope you enjoy using your Leicas in the meantime! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted August 13, 2017 Share #19 Posted August 13, 2017 I'm surprised by the position Leica has taken particularly in light of it's historically strong reputation for looking after its customers years after the warranty on their (film) cameras and lenses had passed and in light of the long-term commitment to changing faulty sensors in Digilux 2 at no charge. I suspect the accursed bean-counters have won the battle - much to Leica's detriment in my view because reputation is slow, difficult and valuable to build but lightning-fast in its disappearance yet invisibly accounts for so much new and repeat business. I suspect that the accursed bean-counters did for the Leica Passport warranty too. Pete. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted August 13, 2017 Share #20 Posted August 13, 2017 Also, it's not just the M9 models but if that's the stance Leica are taking, it doesn't give one much confidence about future products and issues that may come to light. Let's think, there we're cracking sensors, failing sensors, the S lens AF motors, S sensor corrosion.... it's not a gamble I could afford to take! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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