Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: [Fwd: Hood cap needed.]
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 08:30:22 -0700

You certainly pay less for cameras and lenses in the US but, in Canada, we
pay much less for accessories. I generally find that I pay less the than the
numerical US price in $CAN. I recently bought lens hood caps for the 50/2
(14033) and the 35/1.4A (14040).

14033  $21CAN or $13US

14040  $27CAN or $17CAN

I must confess I would prefer cheaper cameras and lenses and having to pay
through the nose for accessories but I will gloat where I can :-)

John Collier

> From: Henry <henryting@earthlink.net>
>
> 
> 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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