Wolf Camera Closing

[Hawkins]

I'm disappointed that nobody finds it amusing that for years I though a 'Ritz Camera' was a brand of boat.

[patric]

i always liked the Mazzios at that corner....

...and then the Atlanta Bakery that replaced it, which is now business space for a title abstract company.
Would have been nice if that corner had stayed a walkable destination for the neighborhood.

[textuality]

...and then the Atlanta Bakery that replaced it, which is now business space for a title abstract company.
Would have been nice if that corner had stayed a walkable destination for the neighborhood.

When I worked there we got this response a lot. People really wanted another restaurant to go in (So did we). I can almost guarantee that "guaranty abstract" will take over Wolfs space. I know the owner of guaranty abstract was wanting Wolf out the day he moved in and at one time they were considering cutting into Wolfs back room. Guess its Mr. Kirkpatrick's lucky day!

[mjchamplin]

I'm disappointed that nobody finds it amusing that for years I though a 'Ritz Camera' was a brand of boat.

Ha! I overlooked that before. That's hilarious!

"We're taking the Ritz out this weekend, you and the Mrs. should join us!"

[Ed W]

I wish that I still had my medium format (2"x2" negative). I have to admit the digital gets more use but still love the warmth of film.

I've come across medium format cameras from time to time at yard sales.  I purchased a perfectly usable Rolleicord IV for $10, and a well-used Voightlander Bessa for $4.  The Bessa is a folder, so it was fun to keep in a pocket.  I used it until the shutter failed. 

Almost invariably, the owners say, "I don't think they make film for these anymore."  Then I go to Apertures for film.

If I come across any medium format cameras this season, I'll post about it here.

[mjchamplin]

I shoot with a Mamiya RB67. There's just something so nice about those big negatives.

[mobboss]

and i just saw the news that Wolf camera's closing sale will be run by the same company that handled Circuit City's closing...so that means inflated prices, then marked down so you think you are saving a buck, misleading ad's and zero assistance in the sale.

good luck, what a crappy exit.

[mjchamplin]

and i just saw the news that Wolf camera's closing sale will be run by the same company that handled Circuit City's closing...so that means inflated prices, then marked down so you think you are saving a buck, misleading ad's and zero assistance in the sale.

good luck, what a crappy exit.

Yeah you're right. They just took possession Friday.

The interesting thing about "zero assistance in the sale" is this: The liquidation company told us that we'd stay open as long we still had stuff to sell. Talk about motivation...Help sell things = get canned faster.

There has to be a better way to handle this sort of thing.