Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/02/10

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Subject: [Leica] RE: buying advice--gray vs. US
From: dnygr at cshore.com (dnygr)
Date: Thu Feb 10 19:59:20 2005
 
Whether it's worth it to pay extra for a USA warranty from Leica or to save 
money and buy gray market depends on what degree of uncertainty you are 
willing to experience.

While in Germany two years ago, I dropped my M6 with my 28 summicron on it. 
Both camera and lens needed repair. The camera was beyond its warranty, the 
lens was not. I was glad I had a warranty, but I'm not sure the repairs 
would have cost as much as I paid extra to purchase the lens with a warranty.

Had I really smashed the lens up something terrible, there would be no 
question that the warranty was worth it. 

Doug Nygren 

 
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