Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just got the new Tamarkin catalog, in which was a demo model Leica Mini-Zoom for only $199. Needless to say, I ordered one right away. Of course, other ads in Shutterbug and other magazines caught my eye...the Mini-Zoom sells for anywhere (brand new) between $259 and $429. Non-databack models start at $229 (Smile photo). Quite a range! Does anyone know why there is such a large discrepancy in price? Is it warranty, accesories, what? My minizoom isn't here yet but I expect it today. Thanks. PS - this answers my need for a small pocket point-and-shoot, and geez, why not a Leica? Gets me into the present too...my only other Leica is a beautiful near-mint 1953 IIIF!