Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/02/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Although it is disconcerting to see this problem on the MM?I thought that it only affected the old models like the M9. It all sounds a bit like a restaurant offering you a discount on your next meal after you have suffered food poisoning there. 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 13 Feb 2016, at 02:49, Howard Ritter <hlritter at bex.net> wrote: > > Here?s my take: > > I get the 246 for $3950 plus my M9 because I?m just a schlub with an older > Leica. > Bob gets the 246 for $3550 plus his MM because he?s just a schlub with a > newer and costlier Leica (nothing personal, Bob!). > Tina gets the 246 for $2900 plus her M9, probably older than mine and far > more used, because, well, because Tina! > > All as it should be. Leica should give her equipment for free. > > ?howard > > > >> On Feb 12, 2016, at 7:05 PM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: >> >> They quoted me the price sight unseen: no questions were asked (# >> exposures, date manufactured, serial number, etc.). >> Guess it just depends on their mood? >> Weird >> >> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 3:45 PM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> >> wrote: >> >>> I'm not sure how they figure the upgrade prices. Maybe based on the age >>> of >>> the M9? I don't really know. I've seen everything ranging from $4000 to >>> $2800. I really have no idea. >>> >>> Tina >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hmmm. Just got word from Leica that my MM had the glass issue also. >>>> Upgraded to the M246 but at $3,550. And I thought, Tina, you got yours >>> for >>>> around $2,900? >>>> Seems odd if I'm right in reading these different upgrade costs... >>>> Best, >>>> Bob >>>> >>>> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 12:08 PM, Howard Ritter <hlritter at bex.net> >>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Yo, Tina! >>>>> >>>>> I just got off the phone with Leica in New Jersey. The gist of the >>>>> conversation follows. >>>>> >>>>> Me: ?I?m the owner of an M9 that?s been found to have sensor >>> corrosion.? >>>>> >>>>> Leica: ?You can sent it in for repair and that will cut the lead time >>>> from >>>>> 4 months to 2 months.? >>>>> >>>>> Me (tentatively): ?I understand there?s an upgrade path?? >>>>> >>>>> Leica: ?If your camera is found to have sensor corrosion, you?ll be >>>>> offered an upgrade to one of 4 cameras. >>>>> >>>>> Me (...4 cameras? FOUR?? Fingers crossed.): ?Is the Monochrome 246 one >>> of >>>>> them?? >>>>> >>>>> Leica: ?Yes. You say you have an M9?? >>>>> >>>>> Me: ?Yes.: >>>>> >>>>> Leica: ?You can upgrade to the 246 for $3950.? >>>>> >>>>> Me: ?It?ll be in FedEx?s hands tomorrow, and thank you very much!? >>>>> >>>>> ?howard >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Bob Adler >>>> www.robertadlerphotography.com >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Tina Manley >>> http:// >>> < >>> http://t.sidekickopen35.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XYgfmKYPW4WzBHl3Mx_9dW3LqWkM56dQ1Jf7P8b5b02?t=http%3A%2F%2Ftina-manley.artistwebsites.com%2F&si=6038418186567680&pi=15b06035-37a0-4383-9f65-7ff2dbba1323 >>>> >>> www.tinamanley.com >>> http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com/ >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Bob Adler >> www.robertadlerphotography.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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