Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There's usually no VAT on second hand stuff in Teutonia. Cheers Douglas Philippe AMARD wrote: > If a non EU member - try the VAT off trick ;-) > good luck > phx > > > grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: > >> Doug, >> >> Thanks for the info, The dealer who has it is asking $899, so I guess >> it would be a good price. >> >> Gene >> >> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >> From: Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp@gmx.de> >> >> >>> Gene, >>> the latest Fomag lists in Germany quote 800 Euros for the 1.4/80mm - >>> means , depending on condition, dealer prices of anywhere between >>> 600 and 1600 Euros. >>> >>> The top price will vary according to what the dealer hopes to get >>> for it, the lower price is an absolute minimum based on what a >>> dealer clearing unsold second hand stock would ask, having given the >>> previous owner around 350 to 400 euros for it. >>> >>> In Germany, prices vary a lot depending on whether it is >>> a) "Kommissionsware" (sold on commission, where the original owner >>> sets the price - haggling on the price means the dealer will call >>> the previous owner to see if he'll accept an offer) >>> or >>> b) a "Gelegenheit" (something taken in part exchange, with the price >>> set by the dealer - you can haggle directly on this price). The >>> advantage of the latter is that you get a 6-month or 1-year warranty >>> (if the dealer says less, he's acting outside German trading >>> regulations) this means that the store will take it back or have it >>> repaired for you if it turns out to be defective. >>> >>> For the former, you usually get a so-called "?oebernahmegarantie" of >>> a few weeks - this means test it and bring it back if its not OK to >>> get your money back. >>> >>> So-called "Demonstrationsware" or "Vorf??hrware" means it's stuff >>> that may have been lent out to good customers or just handled rather >>> a lot in the store - this would come boxed with full papers and full >>> Leica warranty. >>> >>> Hope this helps >>> Douglas >>> >>> >>> grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: >>> >>>> Mark, >>>> >>>> IT works just fine, and the M8 is the only camera I have here on my >>>> trip... >>> Foolishly or not, I have taken up Ted's challenge. ;-) Working >>> flawlessly so far, but sure wish I had a second one, so I would not >>> have to change lenses so often. I keep trying to talk SWMBO into >>> letting me get another at Photokina, but so far she just smiles... ;-) >>> >>>> I will also add my wife has brought the D200 for her use. >>>> >>>> A question... What is a good price for a used 80/1.4 Summilux R? >>>> It is not a >>> ROM version, but is in very good condition. I am thinking of buying >>> it if the price is right. >>> >>>> Gene >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >>>> From: Mark Pope <mark.teampope@ntlworld.com> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Frank, >>>>> >>>>> A fair point, which is certainly valid with any software that >>>>> originates from Redmond...However,would you have made the same >>>>> comment if Leica had badged the software version differently? Say >>>>> 1.3 rather than 2.0x? >>>>> >>>>> I have downloaded the software, but haven't got around to loading >>>>> it yet but that's just me procrastinating rather than being reticent. >>>>> >>>>> I do have a concern about the apparent lack of a regression path >>>>> to 1.201, but so far I haven't heard of anyone turning their >>>>> beloved M8 into a paperweight. I may give it a go this evening. >>>>> >>>>> All the best, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> >>>>> red735i@earthlink.net wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I do not own an M8 nor any other digital camera of consequence. >>>>>> However I >>>>> find it incredible that ANYONE would upgrade to a new SW revision >>>>> on their camera on the first day it is available. ( or computer, >>>>> or TV set or >>> whatever). >>> >>>>> >>>>>> I believe you should allow others to bulk field test the SW, find >>>>>> any >>> faults, >>>>>> >>>>> and give the company a chance to fix it. Then, and only then, is >>>>> it safe to downlaod the SW into my camera ( computer, etc.). >>>>> >>>>>> Let alone a pro that depends on the thing to actually work to >>>>>> earn an >>>>> income..... >>>>> >>>>>> Amazing..... >>>>>> >>>>>> Frank >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mark Pope, >>>>> Swindon, Wilts >>>>> UK >>>>> >>>>> Homepage http://www.monomagic.co.uk >>>>> Picture a week (2008): >>>>> http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2008 >>>>> (2007): >>>>> http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2007 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information