Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug, Before spending the extra for a Passport warranty, remember that it doesn't cover theft, fire or any loss in which the remains of the camera or lens cannot be recovered and returned for replacement (a drop off a boat, for instance). If you do not declare yourself to be a professional, and you have an existing homeowner's or renter's insurance policy, you can probably obtain an "all risk" rider at a low cost that is not subject to the above limitations. Bryan - ----- Original Message ----- From: "doug doyle" <lux_beata@hotmail.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 9:08 PM Subject: [Leica] Gray or Not too Gray. > Hello LUG: > > I am a Vancouver, Canada photographer (Blad's) and am saving money for the > Leica M6TTL that I have my heart now set on. > > I have been researching prices and the variation is wild. Just from > Canadian retailers the price fluctuates about 30% for grey market gear > compared to "official" gear. > > I am hoping to get the LUG's input on the Passport warranty, and if the xtra > dollars are worth the piece of mind that they buy. The price difference can > be overcome, but it is a good piece of the price of a lens. > > Thanks in advance, > > Doug >