Why “Corrosion Corner”?

Why “Corrosion Corner”?

Back in the 80’s, when my Dad and I started Arlington Camera, a lot of our focus (no pun intended) was on the used camera market. In less than two years, we had outgrown our original space and rebuilt the store nearly twice as big across the parking lot. Soon we had outgrown that space as well and knocked down the wall separating us from the empty business next door. The design of our new space allowed my Dad to build his dream section of used gear, mostly from the 40’s through the 70’s. It was not the gold mine of treasures he was keeping in his home, but more like the extras and spares that did not make it into his personal collection. Our younger staff had no clue about their history or even how to work these cameras, so my dear brother Jim coined the phrase “Corrosion Corner”. Rather than get upset, our Dad, Harry (nicknamed Pinky at a very early age), embraced the new name- and so his new hangout was born. In honor of him, our store manager and creator of this website, Hermilo Escareno, Jr. and I decided to proudly call its new rebirth “Pinky’s Corrosion Corner”. You see, our Dad’s WWII B-26 Bomber was named “Pink’s Lady #2”, our beloved Mother will always be “Pink’s Lady #1” and now his love of cameras will live on as “Pinky’s Corrosion Corner”.

-Bill Porter

12/7/23 (The 82nd Anniversary of Pearl Harbor)

NOTE: But do not let the name fool you- These gems are NOT corroded! Many do not work and they are clearly noted and sold as-is. Not to say they cannot be fixed… but that will be your decision. The rest of our gear carries a 30 or 60 day warranty as listed in the product description.