Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Back in my Nikon days, I had saw my 20mm f2.8 autofocus lens go to Japan TWICE from California because they couldn't replace a rear element, or do it properly in one try. Six months before I told them to keep it, and that I'd be keeping the NPS loaner they'd been sending me overdue notices on. So far my Leica service has been excellent with LPS. When that changes, I'll complain like all the rest! Dave Yoder Bernard Delgado wrote: > Hey, Thats not that long. > BUT it is a shame that they hedge their estimates til they see the piece. > I've just sent my LeicaIII to Sherry @Goldentouch for a full overhaul. > Estimated time for overhaul: 5MONTHS > Hey, she's very good & very overworked. > ----------------------------------------- > >Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 15:12:27 +0000 > >From: Christer Almqvist <chris@almqvist.net> > >Subject: [Leica] Solms repair service > > > >I called Solms today and here is a transcript of the conversation: > > > >Good morning, this is Chris Almqvist in Hamburg. I have a Summicron that > >needs cleaning and ... > > > >- - Is that a lens mady by us? > > > >Yes it is. It has dirt on one or more of the inside lens surfaces. Can you > >clean it, how much will it cost and how long will it take? > > > >- - We never quote any prices before we have seen the lens. A cost estimate > >will take about a week. If you send in your camera today, it will probably > >arrive here on Friday, but I doubt we will open the parcel until next week > >because the mail gets here so late in the day..... > > > >And how long will the repair take? > > > >- - About four to six weeks. > > > >How long? > > > >- - Well you must understand that this is our holiday season. > > > >Thank you for the information and goodbye. > > > >#### > > > >I found a little shop downtown who has somebody do this type of work for > >them. Bring the lens by tuesday night and you can collect it on friday > >morning, they said. Cost will be less than $80. > > > >- -- > >christer almqvist > >eichenstrasse 57, d-20255 hamburg, fon +49-40-407111 fax +49-40-4908440 > >14 rue de la hauteur, f-50590 regnÈville-sur-mer, fon+fax +33-233 45 35 58 > > > >------------------------------ > > #### > > I found a little shop downtown who has somebody do this type of work for > them. Bring the lens by tuesday night and you can collect it on friday > morning, they said. Cost will be less than $80. > > - -- > christer almqvist > eichenstrasse 57, d-20255 hamburg, fon +49-40-407111 fax +49-40-4908440 > 14 rue de la hauteur, f-50590 regnÈville-sur-mer, fon+fax +33-233 45 35 58 > > ------------------------------