Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Who modifies gear (in the USA)?
From: "steve" <steve@mvillage.com>
Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 08:11:16 -0600

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>From: "Jeff S" <segawa@netone.com>

>Does anyone modifiy Leica M bodies in the US of A? Lacking that, are there
>any complications involved in sending gear to Reinhold Mueller in Canada,
>regarding import declaration, duties, etc? Looking to have an M3-type lens
>release (I've discovered the value of the finger guard the hard way,
>watching an Elmar meet the sidewalk) and winder couplings added to my M4.
>Think it's due for a C-L-A anyhow.
>
Jeff, I wouldn't send another camera to Canada if I could help it. Half the
time the come back two weeks later in the same box because the reciepient
didn't pay a 35.00 duty. I have been waiting a month for a repaired IIIF
sent by  Canadian post, which is better than ups for skipping duty.
Steve