earleygallery Posted October 29, 2008 Share #41 Posted October 29, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Rob, I totally disagree! I wasted a trip to go to that shop on the basis of what they had claimed TO HAVE IN STOCK. This is a s/h dealer by the way. Also as others who have bought by mail have found, it takes a long time to get what you have bought (as he's probably off looking for it) and then the condition is pot luck, not as described. His adverts promise things such as mint/boxed or 'unused' items that simply don't seem to exist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 29, 2008 Posted October 29, 2008 Hi earleygallery, Take a look here Nicolas Cameras in Camden. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted October 29, 2008 Share #42 Posted October 29, 2008 A call to Trading Standards and/or the ASA might be interesting, James. If he advertises in AP, an email to Damien D could be useful too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted October 29, 2008 Share #43 Posted October 29, 2008 If he takes money off you for something he does not have then I agree, but if you walk in off the street on spec to have a look on the basis of his advertising I figure it is you not doing your homework. Surely you would check first? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 29, 2008 Share #44 Posted October 29, 2008 Rob, sorry, I did do my homework. He advertises many many items, not like its just one lens to enquire about. Some items in the ad state 'many examples in stock' rather than pricing a particular item. I also phoned first and he was just as vague and told me to call in. If you want to stick up for them, try doing business with them first!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted October 29, 2008 Share #45 Posted October 29, 2008 Im not defending him. What is so hard about phoning someone and asking point blank if they have something specific in stock. Why wander half way across town on the lure of low prices and some vague speculation that maybe something you might like is sitting on the shelves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 29, 2008 Share #46 Posted October 29, 2008 This is getting a bit silly Rob. I did call, told them what I was looking for, they said they too many lenses to offer over the phone (I wasn't after a specific lens i.e. a silver mk1V summicron, just a 35mm M or screw fit lens and wanted to see what the options were) and I'd best come into the shop which I did. When I went to the shop the guy wouldn't get off his arse to bother serving me, and when I asked to see one of the lenses he said I'd see it when I bought it. So I left. End of, thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted October 29, 2008 Share #47 Posted October 29, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) .....If he advertises in AP, an email to Damien D could be useful too. Andy, I suspect that Damien's hands are tied by his commercial department who wish to preserve advertizing revenues. I am sure he must be aware of the long catalogue of disgruntled customers with a certain London trader. Some time ago, while attending a meeting of the Leica Fellowship, I heard a discouraging discussion of one member's miserable and costly experiences, based on wrongful description of expensive professional equipment. Others voiced their concerns to an extent that I was put off dealing in that quarter. This cautionary warning and similar threads on this forum merely reinforced my decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunom Posted October 30, 2008 Share #48 Posted October 30, 2008 I've known this guy and his shops for many,many years, even back when it was in Prince of Wales Road [ also Camden] and my advice is - don't bother - he buys in a lot of pro gear that has been somewhat looked after cosmetically, but which has been used to near death. In my opinion he should rename it Nicholas & Son or go the whole hog and call it Steptoe & Son as [ in my opinion again ] it's really just a junk shop - more or less the same as a car breakers. Out of 10 I'd give him : 0 for service and customer care 0 for stock condition 10 just for the experience The only redeeming factor about it is that it makes Classic Camera look sort of reasonable. Regards Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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