Re: [Leica] Canadian VS German Lenses

["Bud Cook" <budcook@ibm.net>]

Robert,
The fine print of your bylaw demands an equal exchange of like product
manufactured in a place called Wetzlar:-).
Bud
- -----Original Message-----
From: Robert Beaudoin <bussbearm@cedep.com>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Sunday, April 12, 1998 4:27 PM
Subject: [Leica] Canadian VS German Lenses

>Bonjour a tous,
>
>
>   I have recently read a post about the relative quality of German VS
>Canadian Leica lenses.  I am happy to announce that the dispute can now be
>setteled for good.  The Canadian federal government has just passed a law
>(in early march) stating that all Canadian Leica lenses are useless junks
>(cochonneries inutiles), except those manufactured prior to 1968.  An
>attached bylaw also created a government agency responsible for the free
>disposal of such lenses.  Apparently they will be recycling the metal
mounts
>and the glass.
>
>   I am glad to announce to all my fellow luggers that I am one of those
>chosen by the government to provide recycling services.  Since they want
the
>program to be working in early may, they have also decided to reimburse the
>shipping costs to those disposing of their lenses early. You might want to
>take advantage of this offer.
>
>  Therefore, all Canadian Leica lenses manufactured after 1968 may be
>shipped to my attention, at the address below.  I will take care of the
>rest!  Please include a note in your package stating wether you want your
>shipping costs paid in US or Canadian dollars.
>
>Regards,
>
>Robert Beaudoin
>
>643 2nd avenue
>
>Verdun, Quebec
>
>Canada, H4G 2W7
>
>
>P.S.  No word yet of the recycling program for Canadian made Leica bodies,
I
>will keep you posted.  :-)
>
>