Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>50f1.5 Nocton ASPH black lens $749 >Voigtlander in stock NOW! >25mmf4 Skopars, with finder, was $399, now $349 >35mmf1.7 Ultragon, ASPHERICAL black, was $699, now $645 [Other prices snipped] >Thanks. >Rich >The Photo Village, Inc. B&H is listing the Nocton for $459.95, the Skopars for $339.95, and the Ultragon for $459.95. Is the premium because Photo Village has them in stock and B&H may not? Jim ..... I sure doubt it! I walked into B&H late Tuesday afternoon and walked out with a 50 mm Nocton...for $459...These prices are WAY, WAY, WAY out of line. B. D. ============================================================ Jim Campbell, P.Eng. Control Systems Engineer Trihedral Engineering Ltd. 1160 Bedford Hwy., Suite 400 Bedford, NS B4A 1C1 Canada>> Yes, Jim, that is exactly the case. I have imported these from Japan for those who can't wait for the "US" release of the Voigtlander products. The stream of US goods has been cheaper, but availability has been sporadic at best and almost nonexistent at worst- even at B&H. For those who can wait a few months, yes, you will probably end up paying slightly lower prices. This is true of almost any photo gear. First in the pool always seems to pay with the biggest splash of cash. ;-) For those who want it today, and don't mind paying the higher Japanese price, I have them available NOW. All who have purchased them so far have been satisfied and none (I would think) are unaware of B&H or their advertised prices. In case someone would think I am "price-gouging" I assure you that I am not and my mark up on the whole line is minimal. Please also remember that I am a one-man camera shop and I have a personal relationship with each of my customers. This does mean at times that I may charge a few bucks more for something that B&H gets a great price on because of the volume they buy in. In those cases, I try to supplement my value added by offering services that B&H cannot afford to. (.. Including-as many have done- letting people take a lens for a test spin around Bryant Park here in Manhattan before committing to a purchase.) In addition, for those in NYC, please feel free to make an appointment to see any or all of them, in person, out of the box. This is another thing many big dealers simply won't do...it is just "wait on line, buy, get out" at many mail-order houses here in NYC. PS- I just got in the black 50f1.5 Nocton's today, so four are now AVAILABLE at $749. I hope I can be of help. later, Rich (212) 398-0402 PVI