Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve, The discount camera shops are in Shinjuku-ku which is located in NW Tokyo. The Shinjuku-ku train station is within easy walking distance of the stores. While I cannot remember the names, guidebooks should provide a listing. Be forewarned that the Shinjuku-ku station is incredibly confusing to navigate. The Japanese are most helpful in guiding foreigners through the station. Three years ago, Leica equipment in Tokyo was most expensive in the U.S. since the yen-dollar exchange rate was 85 yen to the dollar. Now, you should be able to find some good buys. After you return, please let us know your impression. I will be in Tokyo again this fall. Good luck at the shops! Bill Christensen - ----- Original Message ----- From: Stephen Kobrin <skobrin@yahoo.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 11:56 AM Subject: [Leica] Leica equipment in Tokyo > I will be in Tokyo in a few weeks and wonder if the > price of used and new Leica equipment has fallen as a > result of their severe economic problems. Any data > and suggestions of camera stores to visit would be > appreciated. As I recall, there is an area of Tokyo > where many photo stores are clustered, but I cannot > remember where it is or what it is called. Age!! > > Steve > > > _________________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com > >