[Leica] Corroded M9 upgrade

[Howard Ritter]

Here’s my take:

I get the 246 for $3950 plus my M9 because I’m just a schlub with an older Leica.
Bob gets the 246 for $3550 plus his MM because he’s just a schlub with a newer and costlier Leica (nothing personal, Bob!).
Tina gets the 246 for $2900 plus her M9, probably older than mine and far more used, because, well, because Tina!

All as it should be. Leica should give her equipment for free.

—howard



> On Feb 12, 2016, at 7:05 PM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> They quoted me the price sight unseen: no questions were asked (#
> exposures, date manufactured, serial number, etc.).
> Guess it just depends on their mood?
> Weird
> 
> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 3:45 PM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote:
> 
>> I'm not sure how they figure the upgrade prices.  Maybe based on the age of
>> the M9?  I don't really know.  I've seen everything ranging from $4000 to
>> $2800.  I really have no idea.
>> 
>> Tina
>> 
>> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hmmm. Just got word from Leica that my MM had the glass issue also.
>>> Upgraded to the M246 but at $3,550. And I thought, Tina, you got yours
>> for
>>> around $2,900?
>>> Seems odd if I'm right in reading these different upgrade costs...
>>> Best,
>>> Bob
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 12:08 PM, Howard Ritter <hlritter at bex.net>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Yo, Tina!
>>>> 
>>>> I just got off the phone with Leica in New Jersey. The gist of the
>>>> conversation follows.
>>>> 
>>>> Me: “I’m the owner of an M9 that’s been found to have sensor
>> corrosion.”
>>>> 
>>>> Leica: “You can sent it in for repair and that will cut the lead time
>>> from
>>>> 4 months to 2 months.”
>>>> 
>>>> Me (tentatively): “I understand there’s an upgrade path…”
>>>> 
>>>> Leica: “If your camera is found to have sensor corrosion, you’ll be
>>>> offered an upgrade to one of 4 cameras.
>>>> 
>>>> Me (...4 cameras? FOUR?? Fingers crossed.): “Is the Monochrome 246 one
>> of
>>>> them?”
>>>> 
>>>> Leica: “Yes. You say you have an M9?”
>>>> 
>>>> Me: “Yes.:
>>>> 
>>>> Leica: “You can upgrade to the 246 for $3950.”
>>>> 
>>>> Me: “It’ll be in FedEx’s hands tomorrow, and thank you very much!”
>>>> 
>>>> —howard
>>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Bob Adler
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>>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Tina Manley
>> http://
>> <
>> http://t.sidekickopen35.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XYgfmKYPW4WzBHl3Mx_9dW3LqWkM56dQ1Jf7P8b5b02?t=http%3A%2F%2Ftina-manley.artistwebsites.com%2F&si=6038418186567680&pi=15b06035-37a0-4383-9f65-7ff2dbba1323
>>> 
>> www.tinamanley.com
>> http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com/
>> 
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> 
> 
> 
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> Bob Adler
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> 
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