Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/24

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Subject: [Leica] Re: [Fwd: Hood cap needed.]
From: Henry <henryting@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:43:34 -0800
References: <3C50BE85.6C5E4911@earthlink.net>

Henry wrote:

> Given the benefit of doubt, perhaps Leica USA misquoted the price of
> this simple hood cover, but I really doubt it given that I even provided
> a part #. for a hood cap for a 35 mm M. If not, I cannot rationally
> think of any reasons other than price gouging. Since I don't use
> protective filter, I view this rubber thing as some kind of protection.
> But at close to $40 for a lousy rubber thingy, I think I'll take my
> chances of not protecting my lens. Am I loosing my senses, or do you
> folks feel there's justification for supporting Leica in this kind of
> price gouging. I love my Leicas, but I like keeping my money more so .
> Anybody know where I can get one from another source ? ...say one
> without the Leica logo, because Leica must reckon that logo is worth at
> least $30 more.
>
>   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: RE: Hood cap needed.
> Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 15:45:36 -0500
> From: "Elwell, Dave" <dave.elwell@leicacamerausa.com>
> To: "Henry" <henryting@earthlink.net>
>
> This is available. The cost is $39.00. We accept checks, Visa and Mastercard
> Dave Elwell, Parts & Tech. Info
> Leica Camera Inc
> 156 Ludlow Ave
> Northvale, NJ 07647
> Phone 800-222-0118 ext 225
> Fax     201-767-3438
> dave.elwell@leicacamerausa.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Henry [mailto:henryting@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 5:16 PM
> To: Parts
> Subject: Hood cap needed.
>
> Hello,
>
> I lost my lens hood cap, part number 14043.
> Can I order one from Leica, and also let me know how much it will cost
> me and how I can forward the money covering the item.
>
> Thanks
> Henry

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