Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/12/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You have reminded me of the ZD lens I bought over the counter in HK some years ago, Nathan. It appeared to be completely genuine, from an established well-known vendor. As with most of the range, the lens was manufactured in PRC. When I came to register it on the Olympus website, the serial number was rejected as invalid. Thus, while I knew I would not have the Olympus European 2-year warranty for a lens bought in HK, I ended up with no warranty at all. I have to assume that as well as outright counterfeiting, there is off-the-records manufacturing taking place, whereby perhaps an order for a batch of 1000 ends up in 1050 being produced, and the surplus sold off "from the back door". But, since you mention your professional interest, can I ask your reaction to the advice given here: <http://www.stopfakes.dk/consumer/consumer-guide/what-is-illegal-in-denmark.aspx> which seems to suggest that Denmark has a somewhat relaxed attitude. Or is it simply that the Danish government admits the reality that other governments do not, that action against consumer users of counterfeit goods is unlikely? Piers -----Original Message----- From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+piers.hemy=gmail.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Nathan Wajsman Sent: 10 December 2015 05:31 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Buying Leica gear from Hong Kong I was wondering as well. Also about whether the items he sells are genuine. As I follow trends in counterfeiting closely as part of my job, I can tell you that everything, from the most trivial household item to luxury items like Leica cameras, can be counterfeited, and IS counterfeited. And I do not need to tell you which country is the world leader in that business? Cheers, Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/> http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/> Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator> YNWA > On 10 Dec 2015, at 05:51, Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com> > wrote: > > Strange name for a camera dealer. Does he deal in watches as well? > Cheers > Jayanand > > On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 3:17 AM, BRUCE <bruceslomovitz at comcast.net> > wrote: > >> Approximately a week ago I asked if any members had experience purchasing >> Leica gear from Hong Kong. >> >> I realize that there are numerous Hong Kong vendors with eBay stores. I >> chose to buy an M-P (240) from BreguetCamera in Hong Kong. >> >> I bought my item on the 2nd and received it on the 7th via USPS. The item >> was well packed and in perfect condition. It had also never been opened. I >> do believe in supporting our U.S. Leica vendors whenever possible. But the >> circumstances in this case led me to buy from Breguet. I would buy from >> them again without hesitation. I saved hundreds of dollars. So to me, it's >> worth doing if conditions favor it for you. >> >> Bruce R. Slomovitz >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information