Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Warranty & New vs. Used
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2001 19:33:52 -0700
References: <200106050058.UAA22271@poseidon_2>

Emanuel Lowi wrote:
> 
> The very few times I have bought new Leica lenses without the full national
> importer's warranty (either USA Passport or the Canadian equivalent) I have deeply
> regretted it. While the company does service them, they seem to get less priority. I
> have never bought a new Leica camera without the official warranty and don't ever
> plan to - it is simply too risky. I suppose one could take a chance when buying an
> accessory viewfinder, lens shade etc. - not much can go wrong. But diaphragm
> mechanisms fail; inner coating flake; lens elements scratch; shutters and electronics
> and rangefinders go out of whack. Things fall apart.
> 
> Emanuel Lowi
> Montreal

I'm with you. I shell out the extra bucks. Wait for Leica Day. Or just wait.
When the Leica rep. comes around I deal strait with him.


Mark Rabiner

Portland, Oregon
USA

http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/

In reply to: Message from "Emanuel Lowi" <mano@proxyma.net> ([Leica] Re: Warranty & New vs. Used)