Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I believe your example is the exception, rather than the rule, Dan. You are, in effect, 'going overseas,' and buying the camera from an authorized dealer, and, therefore, it is covered by the "international warranty.' The problem arises for those of us who on occasion buy so-called 'gray market' equipment, cameras or lenses that come into the U.S. through one 'back door' or another, and are not imported directly from Leica by the authorized dealer. What the dealers then tell one, and I gather what Leica's position is, is that the Passport Warranty does not apply. Yes, this sucks. And I agree fully with Austin's contention that an honorable manufacturer, having serial numbers, should stand by their product and honor any warranties for the full period of the warranty. But it seems that's not the way it works. B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Dan Cardish Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 10:21 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Doesn't ALL Leica gear originate from a "Leica Authorized Dealer"????? - Was International warranty... I am a Canadian. If I travel to New York and buy a Leica from B&H photo (they are official Leica distributers in the USA), the camera is not Grey Market. It is covered by the official International Warranty, and will be honoured by the Canadian distributer, Lisle-Kelco. Dan C. At 10:04 AM 03-03-02 -0500, Austin Franklin wrote: > >> If you buy Grey Market gear, you're not buying the gear from the dealer >> authorized to sell that gear. > >Well, that's not necessarily true. If I buy a camera from a Leica >authorized dealer who is not in this country, it is considered grey... > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html