Re: [Leica] New York Camera & Video

[John Coan <jcoan@alumni.duke.edu>]

That ain't it.  Try www.nycv.com  It's a pretty good web site.  I just
looked and their current price on a new Passport M6TTL is $1800 less the
$150 rebate from Leica, making final cost $1650.  

J
Austin Franklin wrote:
> 
> Their web site is pretty lame, if it's:
> 
> http://www.ny-camera.com
> 
> I guess I should either send them email, or call...huh?
> 
> ----------
> From:   John Coan
> Sent:   Tuesday, August 22, 2000 7:35 PM
> To:     leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject:        Re: [Leica] New York Camera & Video
> 
> I have personal experience to share.  This was about three months ago.
> 
> After searching the Web and calling about five stores (the usual
> suspects -- good dealers) I ran across NYCV -- which interestingly
> enough is NOT in New York but Pennsylvania.  They were the ONLY store
> that was both an authorized Leica dealer and willing to substantially
> discount.
> 
> The salesman that helped me on the phone was knowlegable and after
> asking what lenses I would be using steered me away from the more
> expensive .85 to the .72 M6TTL.  He had both in stock.
> 
> Their price was several hundred dollars less than the "standard" price.
> I DID get the $150 Leica rebate and passport warranty registration.
> Shipping was fast, and at a reasonable price.  The salesman was very
> patient and friendly -- unlike the majority of "real" New York camera
> store salesmen who are often in a hurry.
> 
> How do they do it?  I don't know.  Perhaps this is the start of some
> competition in Leica pricing.  I would buy from them again in a
> heartbeat.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> John
> 
> res02bd8 wrote:
> >
> > Any comments on this store in PA?
> >
> > They seem to have the lowest prices on New M equipment.
> >
> > They are also an authorized dealer.
> >
> > Do you really save by dealing with them or do they cut corners somewhere
> > that doesn't appear obvious from their ads??
> >
> > Dave Mishalof
> > Huntington Beach, CA