Mauribix Posted June 20, 2008 Share #1 Posted June 20, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello folks!Have you got any feedback to share with their online shop?Positive/Negative experiences? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted June 20, 2008 Share #2 Posted June 20, 2008 Buy and sell with confidence, Maurizio. They are A1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted June 20, 2008 Share #3 Posted June 20, 2008 I've bought several items from them and would do so again. I bought a Rolleiflex from them last year and when it arrived there was no yellow filter as advertised. I called them and they despatched a replacement filter the same day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks guys for your feedback! I trust you and ffordes, hope they're as good as Tony Rose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted June 20, 2008 Share #5 Posted June 20, 2008 I can highly recommend them. I bought a lens from ffordes recently and was very satisfied. - prices are, in my opinion no give-away, but also not shameless - good items, honest ratings, I would trust them for expensive stuff - know Leica very well - professional, straightforward communication - fast shipping as far as I know, they have been in business selling Leica for over 50 years. I have no personal interest in recommending them, just to be clear. If you talk to Steve Byford by any chance, feel free to say hello from Guru in Switzerland. Regards, G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted June 20, 2008 Share #6 Posted June 20, 2008 I bought two of my three M8s from them. Recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_clarke Posted June 20, 2008 Share #7 Posted June 20, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've bought my R9/DMR, M8 and lesnes from them. Their service is first class. Best wsihes, Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks a lot Guru, Mark and Graeme. Ffordes service seems to be as legendary as Tony Rose's Grazie! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 20, 2008 Share #9 Posted June 20, 2008 Just report any problems you may have with what you have purchased within the 14 day period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinA Posted June 29, 2008 Share #10 Posted June 29, 2008 I bought a Pentax 67, sent it back as it was not as described, oh yeah and it did not work either. Kevin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mym6is12 Posted June 30, 2008 Share #11 Posted June 30, 2008 I've bought and sold many things through them - new and secondhand: They are very reputable - though occasionally things do not get accurately described, which I'm putting down to new staff inexperience. On the occasions I've not been happy, even minor things like a slightly wobbly grip on a M motor, I've received a full refund without quibble ... though I've only got the postage refunded in gross cases. The shop is a sight to see - shelf after shelf, bowed with the weight of hundreds of camera and lenses - Leicas, Hasselblads, Nikons ... etc. It's only a 3 hour drive for me to get to the shop - my nearest Leica dealer ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted June 30, 2008 Share #12 Posted June 30, 2008 Certainly very helpful and knowledgeable in response to telephone enquiries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted July 2, 2008 Thanks Guys, once again I'm glad that you are here answering to my question. Much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjr Posted July 5, 2008 Share #14 Posted July 5, 2008 Excellent service ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazel_r Posted July 5, 2008 Share #15 Posted July 5, 2008 I've been using Ffordes for several years, both to buy from and to sell on my behalf. They are always very helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They're also my nearest Leica dealer - two and a half hours away! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwge Posted July 5, 2008 Share #16 Posted July 5, 2008 Bought an MP from them, wanted the ex-dem but was pointed to a 2nd hand model (still with 3 years passport) that was less beaten up and cheaper! Can't fault service like that, although it effectively twisted my arm into springing for an ex-dem elmarit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona!d Posted July 5, 2008 Share #17 Posted July 5, 2008 Was there in 2005 on a Scotland trip - very friendly and helpful stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlancasterd Posted July 5, 2008 Share #18 Posted July 5, 2008 I was at Ffordes just over a week ago and bought a CV 35/2.5 from them, trading in a couple of items in part-exchange. They are friendly, helpful and carry a huge stock of new and secondhand Leica gear. I have no hesitation in recommending them. They also run a very efficient mail order service. The craft centre on the lower floor of the former chapel that they occupy does good coffee, snacks and meals... If you find yourself anywhere in the Inverness area, they are well worth visiting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted July 9, 2008 Share #19 Posted July 9, 2008 Mail order service is good and they are proactive in resolving problems with second hand stuff in my experience. I bought a Hasselblad 503CX from them some time ago which developed problems within the warranty period. They fixed it without question. On a slightly negative note, the camera was not quite in as good condition as described on their website when I received it, but that could be subjective. I would certainly deal with them again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicamateur Posted July 12, 2008 Share #20 Posted July 12, 2008 I mailed an inquiry about some items but never even got a reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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