Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Emanuel Lowi wrote: > > The very few times I have bought new Leica lenses without the full national > importer's warranty (either USA Passport or the Canadian equivalent) I have deeply > regretted it. While the company does service them, they seem to get less priority. I > have never bought a new Leica camera without the official warranty and don't ever > plan to - it is simply too risky. I suppose one could take a chance when buying an > accessory viewfinder, lens shade etc. - not much can go wrong. But diaphragm > mechanisms fail; inner coating flake; lens elements scratch; shutters and electronics > and rangefinders go out of whack. Things fall apart. > > Emanuel Lowi > Montreal I'm with you. I shell out the extra bucks. Wait for Leica Day. Or just wait. When the Leica rep. comes around I deal strait with him. Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/