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Just been and collected my GF-1, 20mm and 14-45 from Mathers. They are reasonably local to me (Bolton) so i collected in person. The prices are some of the best out there and they have that personal touch that keeps customers coming back.

I cant remember the last time a shop owner shook my hand after the deal had been completed. Things like that go a long way in my book :)


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Chillimonster said:
Just been and collected my GF-1, 20mm and 14-45 from Mathers.

I cant remember the last time a shop owner shook my hand after the deal had been completed. Things like that go a long way in my book :)
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I've never been to Mathers myself, but it is nice to come across a local shop which provides that little extra personal service that major retailers don't bother with. It certainly helps to maintain customer loyalty.
 
oooo a proper camera shop thats reasonably close, i think a visit could be in order this week

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Carl V said:
It certainly helps to maintain customer loyalty.
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Well its worked with me - I'll be back there when i get paid for the 45mm Panasonic Macro :thumbs:

Rovers_Andy said:
oooo a proper camera shop thats reasonably close, i think a visit could be in order this week

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Well Worth it.

He told me he'd never heard of TPf so he's popping in to have a look later as i told him there were a few mentions of them regarding pricing on the GF-1's

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Yes, I've had a few bits from them in the past and very pleased with service and knowledge of some of their staff aswell :thumbs:
 
Always nice to hear good feedback about a 'Local' retailer. I am passionate about supporting local business and where it is not possible to support local I will try and support 'independent'. My camera shop looks after me and I look after them and recommend them to whoever will listen. Obviously not appropriate in your thread but, well, great to hear.

You are 100% right with the hand shake, it does go an awful long way and far to often when I extend a hand people look uncomfortable and don't really know what to do !
 
Chillimonster said:
He told me he'd never heard of TPf so he's popping in to have a look later as i told him there were a few mentions of them regarding pricing on the GF-1's
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When I ordered my GF1 over the phone from Mathers today I was asked where I'd heard of them so I told him that they'd been plugged here.
 
They're taking deposits for the 1D MKIV, priced up at £3895... that's £600 cheaper than Warehouse Express etc..

Good prices on some other bits I'm looking at too... thanks for the feedback! I'd never heard of them before :)
 
I've just been having a look at their black & white film prices and noticed HP5+ (36 exp) at £2.79 - even from Ilford themselves, which is where I normally get them from costs £3.99 for the same thing, and as for Jessops, they charge an eye-watering £5.50 per roll.

I think it'd be worth me driving up to Bolton. It's quite a saving particularly when buying a few dozen rolls at a time.
 
I've used them mostly for Pentax gear since they were in Manchester and then known as Mathers of Manchester. Changed their name when the moved to Bolton in the 70's.

First class dealers.

shimbo
 
Just found this! I live nr Accrington and its not too far away but sounds far better than my local camera shop and could be worth the travel! Cheers!
 
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