A public thanks to Chris Sherlock for CLAing and replacing the "string" in my Retina IIIS. It's returned back from its holiday in NZ on the other side of the globe from the UK in beautiful condition and ready to go. I thought the viewfinder was clean before, but now know it wasn't!
Chris has done a IIIS and a IIIC for me. Beautiful work and fast turnaround. Both returned feeling and working like new. He's also very good at discussing options and keeping in touch.