chris_tribble Posted February 14, 2008 Share #41 Posted February 14, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Nice design overall (though typface kerning's a bit tight...) Good to see that the M8's added some spice to the game of buying and selling leica's. Think how things would have been if they'd not launched it! Despite the hassles some have had very few of us would have been using our lenses to do paid, real work if we didn't have the M8. Good luck to Ivor - and lets hope TCC can keep on selling too. A bit of competition never goes amiss! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 Hi chris_tribble, Take a look here Red Dot Camera on Old Street. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
spylaw4 Posted February 15, 2008 Share #42 Posted February 15, 2008 Who's going to tell them about the spelling mistake? I may mention it the next time I pass by - like maybe today! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 15, 2008 Share #43 Posted February 15, 2008 Well let's just hope Ivor isn't going to apply the same levels of TCC 'customer service' at his new venture. I wonder if the s/h stock is 'new' or stuff from TCC? I was in Red Dot Cameras today and I can confirm that Ivor definitely is not copying TCC's woeful customer services approach. (Apologies to those who've experienced good cs from TCC but that's just my personal experience.) I couldn't have been made to feel more welcome as Ivor introduced me to his bubbly wife Elaine and proceeded to chew the fat for an hour or so and explained his plans for the business, why he chose the location and his up-coming photographic competition (sworn to secrecy but the prize looks to be very attractive to any Leica enthusiast). Red Dot Cameras is a bona fide Leica dealership and has no plans to offer other makes of camera although Ivor did concede that he may decide to stock Voigt lenses in the future to offer a wider selection. It doesn't appear to be former TCC stock because there was a definite 'don't go there' air when I mentioned TCC and the subject was quickly but deftly changed so I am left to assume that there is little love lost. BE ADVISED: RDC is intending to open on weekdays but only the first Saturday of every month. Ivor also intends to stay open late one night a week - probably Thursday. To help locate Red Dot Cameras I've attached a Google Maps link. For some reason the usual blue arrow poining at the target doesn't appear on my screen so Red Dot Cameras is located on the opposite side of Old Street from the little blue arrow pointing up to Mitchell Street. It's at number 68 Old Street. Google Maps I have no connection with Red Dot Cameras but I am very keen to see a new Leica dealership in London thrive - especially a frindly one - so come on all those who can make the effort to visit and pick up one of RDC's very impressive business cards! Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted February 15, 2008 Share #44 Posted February 15, 2008 have they got any used modern M lenses ? i tried emailing them but the address on this thread bounced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 15, 2008 Share #45 Posted February 15, 2008 Richard, I didn't see too many but they have plenty of 50/2.8 LTM lenses and the full range of new Summarits if that helps. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 15, 2008 Share #46 Posted February 15, 2008 Who's going to tell them about the spelling mistake? Okay, James, I'll play. I see: 1) "Breath" - should be "Breathe" 2) "Manfroto" - should be "Manfrotto" 3) "bases"- should be "basis" Have I missed any? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted February 15, 2008 Share #47 Posted February 15, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) ok thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Cameras Posted February 16, 2008 Share #48 Posted February 16, 2008 Hello everyone, this is Ivor at Red Dot Cameras,just to let you know I am now open at MY New shop in Old St (number 68) at the junction of Golden Lane. First of all, apologises for the web site, but we are having teething problems, not least of all the fact that my IT people can't spell,when I mentioned the name Manfrotto, they asked if it was for a MAC or Windows!!!. Re emails, yes they are bouncing back, so if you like to email me at my personal address, it's ivorcooper@hotmail.com. Please be aware that we are nothing to do anyother camera shop. If there are any spelling or grammer mistakes, I am very sorry but I am dyslexic and long words bother me. Look forward to seeing you in Old St, so do pop in for a tea or coffee and a chat. Ivor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 16, 2008 Share #49 Posted February 16, 2008 Hello Ivor, I will definately pop in for a look soon - hope you don't mind my comments about TCC but many people feel the same way about the service there as you know. Its also good to have some input on the forum from the dealers so do stick around. Congratulations and best wishes with your new venture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Cameras Posted February 16, 2008 Share #50 Posted February 16, 2008 No I didn't mind about the spelling, because I wouldn't have noticed it myself,look forward to seeing you soon. Ivor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted February 16, 2008 Share #51 Posted February 16, 2008 Ivor - good to see that there's still life in selling Leica's. I'll drop by. Best of luck for the new project! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabriel Posted February 17, 2008 Share #52 Posted February 17, 2008 Best of luck Ivor. Gabriel Shaw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted February 17, 2008 Share #53 Posted February 17, 2008 Best of luck Ivor.Gabriel Shaw I'll echo that Ivor. I'll look in next time we are in London! (I'm presuming I'll now be an ex you know where customer, though I fully appreciate that you couldn't possibly comment.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Cameras Posted February 17, 2008 Share #54 Posted February 17, 2008 Hi, Ivor from red dot here, Re saturday openings, we will be open on sat 23rd feb and sat the 1st of march and from then on we will have to keep you posted as this is all a learning curve for us. We look forward to seeing you all, so come in a have a chat with us. Thanks. Ivor and Elaine. P.S. Thank you for all your good wishes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicasmurf Posted February 27, 2008 Share #55 Posted February 27, 2008 For the people that don't already know, it's 68 Old Street, London EC1V 9AN, halfway between the Old Street and Barbican tube stations. Red Dot Cameras :: Leica Specialist in London I'm wishing Elaine and you, Ivor, all the best in this great new venture, you deserve to do well (after all the crap you've patiently put up with in the last few years!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 27, 2008 Share #56 Posted February 27, 2008 I'll add my good wishes - we need good dealers to keep spreading the word! I'll make the effort to get to the shop in the next few days - I'm up in London a few times on business - and I'll look forward to seeing the new setup. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMast Posted March 1, 2008 Share #57 Posted March 1, 2008 Red Dot Cameras have a full page advert in this week's Amateur Photographer dated 1 March 08. It is Ivor Cooper according to the blurb and website is Red Dot Cameras :: Leica Specialist in London - now going to look at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2008 Share #58 Posted March 1, 2008 Hello Ivor Best wishes for your new venture.Look forward to seeing you website when its up and running. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Cameras Posted March 3, 2008 Share #59 Posted March 3, 2008 Hi ALL Re:OPENING TIMES Monday 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesday 9.30am-5.30pm Wednesday 9.30am-5.30pm Thursday 9.30am-5.30pm Friday 9.30am-7.30pm Saturdays 1st & 3rd of the Month. 10am-4pm Thank You all for your good wishes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Cameras Posted May 24, 2008 Share #60 Posted May 24, 2008 Hi All Just to update you on our opening times. OPENING TIMES Monday 9.30am-5.30pm Tuesday 9.30am-5.30pm Wednesday 9.30am-5.30pm Thursday 9.30am-7.30pm Friday 9.30am-5.30pm Saturdays 1st & 3rd of the Month. 10am-4pm Please note Thursday in now our late night. Thanks Ivor & Elaine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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