In the 1990s, I bought new Schneiders and Rodenstock/Caltars. I also got a couple of Artars in various flavors and had Grimes put them in shutters.
In the past few years, I've built out my lenses for my 4x5 Crown Graphic and 2x3 Baby Speed Graphic with lenses sourced on eBay and then had them serviced by either Frank Marshman (CameraWiz) or Dave Easterwood, both of whom do excellent work. (Both are semi-retired, so you'll wait to get the stuff back.)
I am now at critical mass for lenses. No, really, I am. I'm not buying more. I'm not. I swear. I can quit any time I want ..... arrrrrhrrgh.
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