RobMac Posted February 13, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Looking at possibly ordering some gear from across the pond from ffordes, but know nothing of their reputation. The email-based service so far has been very fast and thorough. Any input? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stunsworth Posted February 13, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 13, 2008 I've bought quite a bit of stuff from them over the years. Never had a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 13, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 13, 2008 In the top five, as far as I'm concerned. No complaints. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crm.ecosse Posted February 13, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 13, 2008 Looking at possibly ordering some gear from across the pond from ffordes, but know nothing of their reputation. The email-based service so far has been very fast and thorough. Any input? Ffordes are, in my honest opinion, a delight to deal with - based on my own experience over the last 10 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytree Posted February 13, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 13, 2008 Always been excellent to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suilvenman Posted February 13, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 13, 2008 I have had many dealings (buying and selling) with Ffordes for over ten years and have always found them to be realistic with their prices and honest with their used equipment descriptions. Although most of my business with them has been mail order, I have visited their "shop" (a converted church) on several occasions and can assure you that it is a highly experienced and organized set-up. Cheers, Ken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted February 13, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 13, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bought two of my three M8s from them, a lovely secondhand second version Tri-Elmar and a host of filters and other stuff. They even managed to get me a replacement hood for my WATE after I crunched it and the know-it-alls in Leica UK said it wasn't even in production. Recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicar7 Posted February 13, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 13, 2008 I bought my 35-70/2.8R from them. They are top notch. There will be no problem. They may ask for a wire transfer vice credit card info. You may get a query from US Customs via the courier service, but it was handled quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted February 13, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 13, 2008 Nothing but good to say about them. I've sold a good deal of stuff to them and bought even more. Their descriptions are accurate, they are fast, a pleasure to deal with on the phone if you need to talk something through and they have a no quibble return policy if the item isn't as described (but I've never had to use it) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyedeebee Posted February 13, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 13, 2008 Had an item arrive this morning from them via mail order - very professional and friendly experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 13, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 13, 2008 I have bought stuff from them (including a Summaron recently), but they refused to accept that my 28 ROM had a stiff focusing ring at infinity when they sold it to me a couple of years go. (Which it did). They are too far away from anyone for a visit to the shop to be practical, so it's a case of your word against theirs if there's a problem. That cost me £100 at Milton Keynes to have put right - and left a bad taste in the mouth with regards to their after sales service. The Summaron is fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waileong Posted February 14, 2008 Share #12 Posted February 14, 2008 I've dealt with them for 4 years now, they've been excellent. Prices are ok for used equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted February 14, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 14, 2008 I have always found them excellent to deal with, as has an older friend of mine who has bought from them for many years. They are not quite the very cheapest, but well worth it. In my opinion, they do not "over grade" their stock at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMac Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted February 14, 2008 Thanks all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted February 14, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 14, 2008 I have always found them to be very accurate with their descriptions, usually a bit cheaper than the London dealers with impeccable service as far as I am concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted February 14, 2008 Share #16 Posted February 14, 2008 I have had good dealings with them. The only time I had a problem (with a 135mm Tele-Elmar) I immediately registered my concerns, did some tests and more tests at their request, but it clearly had a serious focus problem. They honored their pledge and refunded me the money. Steve Byford is very helpful and friendly. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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