Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Anyone have experience importing Leica lens into US? How much is US Customs? Is Leica rebate in UK available to US citizens? Their rebate program is extended till Sept. 30, 2000. Dave Mishalof Huntington Beach, CA - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Kachadurian" <tom@kachadurian.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 8:09 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Heliar 15mm price: A real anomaly ... > Dave F. > > There are not real camera stores here in Northern Michigan, so I buy > a load of hardware and supplies from B&H, but I have also found that > often Robert White has more than competitive prices, even after the > exchange rate, UPS and customs. In addition, they are knowledgeable > and willing to help, with Robert himself often answering my emails. > When I've got a big purchase, or a complex need I often turn to > Robert White. > > I recommend Robert White highly. > > Tom > > . >I paid approx. $371 for my Heliar from a dealer in Hong Kong and thought I > >was getting a good deal. However, I was just looking at Robert White's web > >site in the UK (www.robertwhite.co.uk) and found the 15mm Heliar with finder > >listed at 225 Pounds which translates to $326.46 at today's exchange rates! > >Go figure. > > > >By the way, two good currency conversion sites: > > > >www.xe.net > >www.oanda.com > > > >Dave F. > > Thomas Kachadurian > ==================== > www.kachadurian.com