Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Raymond, > the profit from (1) M series > camera may , and I state may just about cover a meal for my > family of 4 at a > modest restaurant... So you are saying the profit for a dealer for a new M7 is around $100? I find that hard to believe. Used gear gets more of a markup than that. Is that in fact the case? Kit? > Would you rather walk in and deal with a local dealer that will > support all > your needs and issues , or have to deal with a Email to someone in Hong > Kong,?? Fact is, I have bought most of my Leica gear from someone in HK, via email, and have not had a single problem. Cost savings are on the order of %30 or more. I have had nothing but a great experience in doing so. > And understand I have some friends that have no problem buying > goods over the net and putting there support out the window. Why is "support out the window"? I simply don't understand why you say that. I had one issue with a shade for the 35/1.4 ASPH and it was handled very well...I got an updated shade and case, at the seller's expense, with literally very little effort. I can't recommend the seller I use more. I do use one USA seller, who has been great, and I mean really great, but I've found his prices aren't as competitive as my seller in HK. > I honestly can see both sides... Then don't say there is no support from overseas sellers, because though that may be true for some sellers, it has not been true for the one I've been using. Yes, if there were an "in-town" Leica dealer (next to the cows and chickens), that I happened to like, I'd support him/her...but there isn't, as I live about 40 minutes to an hour each way from any Leica dealers. Regards, Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html