Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/28

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Subject: [Leica] M6 purchase: advice sought
From: Chris Lee <chrislee@mac.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 01:25:20 -0700

Hi all,

I'm intending to purchase an M6 very soon. I'm seeking advice from you
experienced M6 users on the following:

1. I'd like to know a reputable US Leica dealer from whom I can purchase via
mailorder. (And to my understanding there is no taxes for mail order sales
within the US, is that right?)

2. A friend of mine can get me an M6 TTL and 50/F2 (both black and brand
new) for about US$2,500 after-tax in Asia. This seems to be a bit lower than
the US prices, but I don't get the passport warranty. Is this a good idea?

3. What's the consensus opinion on HM vs. non-HM? I tend to shoot in the
35mm-50mm range. I like the brightness of the HM finder and the large 50mm
framelines. But I don't like the way the 35mm framelines look.

Thanks for your input.

Rgards,

Chris