Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Adding to Akhil's comments there: Currently here, The Aussie distributor has not only pre-price rise stock but also discounts on the old prices for some M lenses. Then 15% rebates refunded by the distributor to an Australian bank account The rebates are on any lens in stock except for the new release, Nocti. 21 & 24 Summilux and 24 Elmar Also overseas buyers do not pay the Australian Goods and Services Tax included by law in the quoted prices (10%) The bonus is that the Australian dollar is now also at its weakest against the greenback since the start of the current meltdown (.635 USD) Here's an example: 75mm/2 M APO Summicron ASPH. $2999 less tax $2726 less rebate (refund after purchase) $2317 At today's exchange rate that is $1472 USD plus whatever the freight is. The Summarit 35 is $1495 AUD which would be $734 USD plus freight today! The Elmarit M 24 ASPH. $3545 AUD which would be $1740 USD plus freight. Unsurprisingly a number of LUG folks have been buying up. I think the distributor has run through a lot of its limited stock. Anyway I am not part of the local dealers except as a customer. Sadly no commissions or spotter's fees from anyone for me ;-) I didn't get any rebates on any of my recent purchases either ;-( Anyone that would like more info, drop me a line off list if you like. I would move quickly. 2009/1/31 A. Lal <alal@duke.poly.edu> > Further to Geoff's post, below, Luggers might be interested to learn that > between the pre-increase prices on select lenses and the 15% rebate > offered > by the Australian distributor - and IME, paid promptly thanks to > absolutely > first-class service from Brisbane dealer Photo Kayell - the savings on > certain M lenses are as much as 50% compared to US prices. > > A thousand thanks to Lugger Geoff for letting us know about these deals. If > I am not mistaken, a half-dozen lenses have already been bought from Oz by > list members. > > No connection with Kayell obviously, just a VERY satisfied customer. > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geoff Hopkinson" <hopsternew@gmail.com > > > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> > Sent: Thursday, 29 January, 2009 3:50 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] Got my 24/3.8 > > > I like the design, form factor and performance of mine so much that I >> bought >> it over the Elmarit. Even though you can buy the Elmarit for AUD $500 LESS >> here right now. >> > > -- Cheers Geoff Weather is here, wish you were beautiful