jacksparrow Posted April 9, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey, Did anybody ever place an order to these guys? they seem nice by email, but I wouldn't want any chance of dealing with someone not really trustworthy. I'm asking because they have some stuff which is really cheaper than other dealers (2nd hand) that I'm interested in. The item is listed as Mint, so any chance someone can tell me about how they rate stuff? are they conservative? thnks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JeffWright Posted April 9, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 9, 2009 Hey, Did anybody ever place an order to these guys? they seem nice by email, but I wouldn't want any chance of dealing with someone not really trustworthy. I'm asking because they have some stuff which is really cheaper than other dealers (2nd hand) that I'm interested in. The item is listed as Mint, so any chance someone can tell me about how they rate stuff? are they conservative? thnks Been around a long time, I've bought one lens from them, second hand, probably 7-8 years ago. Very conservative ratings from my experience, mint=mint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_d Posted April 10, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 10, 2009 I bought from them before and they are the first place I look to for Leica gear. Sam Shoshin is the owner and has treated me with great respect and dependable service. A+ in my opion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted April 10, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 10, 2009 In the last few years I purchased a Leica MP and a 75mm lux. I'm pleased with the purchases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfly Posted April 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 10, 2009 ok at 100%. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted April 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 10, 2009 Hey, Did anybody ever place an order to these guys? they seem nice by email, but I wouldn't want any chance of dealing with someone not really trustworthy. I'm asking because they have some stuff which is really cheaper than other dealers (2nd hand) that I'm interested in. The item is listed as Mint, so any chance someone can tell me about how they rate stuff? are they conservative? thnks I had a negative experience with him over a faulty M6 when he first started out on his own. It was many years ago and he may have changed his attitude but once bitten twice shy. Just make sure you understand his return policy and the amount of time it would take to get a refund if you need to return the equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksparrow Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted April 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) thanks everyone, seems they're OK, I'll go forward then as always, first class service from forum members e Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicapages Posted April 10, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 10, 2009 Well, I bought a Leica lens with them once, and was charged an extra commission (believe 3%) on my credit card... Complained to Amex and got the commission back from Amex. That was my first and last purchase with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted April 10, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 10, 2009 FYI...Sam Shoshan was Stan Tamarkin's opening store manager in NY, then eventually went on his own. I will probably buy some things in the next few weeks from him...so far, he's been a pleasure to deal with by phone and email...but I don't have prior experience with him. I did a search of other forums and all seemed to rate him highly. The same folks who liked him generally spoke well of Jim Kuehl (no longer in the business), whom I did use with great success. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybm Posted April 13, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 13, 2009 Yes it is. I've bought several cameras and lenses from him. Every time there was a defective product, he exchanged it instantly. I recommend him highly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffwros Posted April 13, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 13, 2009 Sam took good care of me with a pre-APO 90mm Summicron. The lens was in mint condition. He took time with me on the phone and is the only other Leica dealer besides David Farkas to do so. Good guys. Those are the kind of people I want to keep doing business with for future purchases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksparrow Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted April 13, 2009 I've already placed the order, thanks a lot to everyone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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