Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/10/30

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Subject: [Leica] FS: Leica R Gear at reduced prices
From: kenlass at gate.net (Ken Lassiter)
Date: Thu Oct 30 13:54:16 2008

FOR SALE; PRICES REDUCED ONE LAST TIME!
This is the last posting of this equipment on the LUG. Whatever does not 
sell over the next week on the LUG will be posted on a famous online 
auction site. 

Thanks to Kyle, Doug, Philippe, David, Bill, Rolfe and Akhil for your 
purchases of a number of items from previous weeks' lists. Thanks to 
many others who showed interest and asked for pictures. Special words of 
appreciation goes to Philippe Amard and Doug Herr for their beautiful 
testimonials to my honesty as a seller. 

This Leica R equipment is being offered to members of the LUG at GREAT 
PRICES. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me 
at kenlass@gate.net <mailto:kenlass@gate.net> or at 1-561-732-6104 or by 
FAX to 1-561-732-0982. All equipment is sold with 10-days (after 
receipt) full return privileges as long as all parts and packaging are 
returned in original condition. Prices shown are plus shipping and 
insurance from Boynton Beach, Florida. Payment in US dollars can be via 
cashiers or bank check, money order or by personal check. If paid by 
personal check, item(s) will be shipped after your check clears final 
bank approval. Pay Pal accepted but please add 3% to help cover their 
commission. 

Motor Drive: Leica Motor Drive for R-8/R-9 Cat# 14313 with box, IB, 
rechargeable battery. SN 027xx. The Motor Drive gives your R-8 or R-9 
automatic bracketing, automatic fast rewind and fast shooting - up to 4 
fps. The Motor Drive has a connection for a remote electrical release 
(listed below.) Purchased new. Exc++ Price REDUCED AGAIN from $500 to 
ONLY $300. 

Charging unit for R-8/R-9 Motor Drive Cat # 14424 with box, cords. This 
charging unit works with all voltages including car lighter sockets. All 
one needs is the correct socket adapter. Purchased new. Ex++ Price 
REDUCED AGAIN from $200 to ONLY $75 

SPECIAL LUG OFFER: Buy both the #14313 motor drive for R-8/R-9 and the 
charging unit #14424 for R-8/R-9 REDUCED AGAIN TO ONLY $325 - a savings 
of 13%. (Combination advertised in NYC for $1,049) 

Electric Release Switch for R-8/R-9. Cat #14254. With box, IB. Purchased 
new. Great for copying and tripod work. Mint. Price REDUCED AGAIN from 
$100 to ONLY $45. 

Lens: Cat #11258 Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8 black with hood, caps, box, black 
leather case & 12546 lens hood with cap. SN 350xxxx, Purchased new, EX++ 
Built-in turret with 4 filters. This is one of Leica's best wide-angle 
lenses. Sparkling clean glass, no wear or marks. Advertised in NYC for 
$2,999. PRICE REDUCED AGAIN from $2,500 to $1,950 

Lens: Leica Cat #11352 APO Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8 ROM with box, 
caps. SN 374xxxx. Purchased new. Like new condition with sparkling clean 
glass. Some people say this is the best lens in the world. Can be used 
on a Canon SLR or DSLR with a Novoflex adapter. Ex++ Advertised in NYC 
for $1,799. PRICE REDUCED AGAIN from $1,500 to $1,050. 

Lens: Leica Cat #11915 Telyt-R 350mm f/4.8 with padded leather travel 
case, caps and non-slip carrying strap. SN 352xxxx. Excellent images at 
full aperture for wildlife, sports and landscape photography. For good 
balance on a tripod or monopod, this lens has two tripod mounting 
points: one for cameras with a winder or a motor and one for cameras 
without. Can be used with a shoulder stock or a Bush Hawk type stock. 
Lens rotates for vertical or horizontal shots. Purchased used. Very 
clean glass with no marks on barrel or lens. Ex+. Advertised in NYC for 
$1,049. PRICE REDUCED AGAIN from $800 to $575. 

SPECIAL LUG OFFER: Buy 2 or 3 lenses and take 10% off. 

Leica Right-Angle Viewfinder for R Cameras Cat #14300 with box, IB. 
Purchased new. Ex++. Works with any R camera. Provides up right viewing 
from above or the side. Switch magnification from 1X to 2X for fine 
focusing. Like new. Used for only one copying job and is in really 
excellent condition. PRICE REDUCED AGAIN from $150 to $95. (Advertised 
used in NYC for $229.) 

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me at 
kenlass@gate.net <mailto:kenlass@gate.net> or at 1-561-732-6104 or by 
FAX to 1-561-732-0982. All equipment is sold with 10-days (after 
receipt) full return privileges as long as all parts and packaging are 
returned in original condition. Prices shown are plus shipping from 
Boynton Beach, Florida. Payment in US dollars can be via money order, 
cashiers or bank check or by personal check. If paid by personal check, 
items will be shipped after check clears final bank approval. Pay Pal 
accepted but please add 3% to help cover their commission. 

Several people asked why I am selling all my R gear. I have gone digital 
and use a Canon DSLR outfit. I do miss shooting with my M cameras and I 
hope to raise enough cash to get a new M8. That's it. 

Ken Lassiter, Boynton Beach, FL