edhebert Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 I felt it appropriate to extend a public "thank you" to Youxin Ye. I contacted him this week (Christmas eve, in fact)to inquire about a CLA on my Leica M3 which I got as an early Christmas present. Since I needed a quick turnaround and seeing that I live within driving distance of his home near Boston, Youxin invited me over to his home to hand deliver my camera and watch the CLA in progress. As someone who's just getting his feet wet with Leica equipment and "culture" (for lack of a better descriptive term), my visit with Youxin was an extremely informative and interesting experience. He's a great guy who answered many of my technical and historical questions, and even let me "get under the hood" a bit to better understand how my camera operates by making my own adjustments under his supervision. After he completed the CLA and vulcanite removal/replacement, he spent some time showing me his impressive collection of Leica screw mount and M cameras and lenses. I mean *impressive*. I spent the whole afternoon with him, and I learned a ton. Above all, I learned of the camaraderie of Leica people like Youxin who are willing to help others learn and continue the tradition. So thanks very much Youxin. You're a talented craftsman, and an even nicer guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno_menilli Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Ed Thanks for telling this story - it's nice to know that there are nice people around! Regards Bruno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip-robert Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 I have to agree, the M6 TTL I use as my shooter was bought from Youxin, as well as some other accesories, and I have to say he has always been fair and very friendly. Seems like a good guy all around... ~Phillip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_mcbride Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Youxin Ye lives in my home town (where, unfortunately, I no longer can afford to live) and he is an exceptionally nice guy. Recently, I purchased a beautifully functional 50 Summicron from him at a very fair price. He is a true star of the Leica world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Does this fellow have an e-mail, website or phone number? When DAG and Jerry get too backed up it'd be nice not to have to fall back on a hack for repair service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerald_widen Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Youxin is a real nice guy. He knew how much I wanted an M2 (we communicated via email for a few years) he sold me one of his at cost (he was selling on ebay at the time). He was going to China to visit his relatives and he sent me the camera and let me sell some stuff and said I could pay him when he got back. He's fixed some of my cameras and sold some of my equipment on ebay for me. There isn't a nicer or more honest person anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_mcbob Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 I bought a Canon A-1 from him back in the Summer - it was a great buying experience, and the camera has been fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesrani Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 While we're busy thanking people nobody knows, I'd just like to thank my mother for giving birth to me, my father for impregnating her (although his behaviour thereafter was pretty bloody disgraceful) and Mrs. Beckwith for her Christmas puddings. Oh yes - and Mr. Anderson for those funny stories he used to tell us on the way back from school. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguilabrava Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 It would be really nice to know how to get in touch with Mr. Ye. Can someone here post his email and/or website?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhebert Posted December 27, 2003 Author Share Posted December 27, 2003 Sorry - I thought he was a bit more widely known. I read about him here at on this forum, and also got his info from the <A href="http://www.nemeng.com/leica/007e.shtml" target=_blank><STRONG>Nemeng Leica site</STRONG></A>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_a. Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 I too can vouch for Youxin. Great guy, very trustworthy and knowledgeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin m. Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 "While we're busy thanking people nobody knows..." Seems the very purpose of the forum to me, sharing useful information with other forum members. Seems a better use of time than inventing sophomoric names for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew n.bra hrefhttp Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 Good to hear there is an alternative to the Big Four (DAG, Sherry, FocalPoint & Gerry Smith). AFAIK, Youxin also sells refurbished M2's and M3's - so if youare looking for a camera to (gasp) actually take photos with, then he soundslike a good option to get in touch with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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