Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Demo Lens at Dealers
From: Jim Hedger <jrhedger@pdq.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:23:01 -0500

On 7/29/02 12:18 PM, "Bill Satterfield" <cwsat@istate.net> wrote:

> A dealer just offered me a new demo lens for about $200 off regular
> price. Said comes with USA  warrant and they get them from the
> distributor. Do any of you have any insight into this practice? Are
> these warranty returns that have been repaired and then sent to dealers
> to sell as demos. I never got a straight answer out  of the dealer.
> 
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I have seen a lot of these demo lenses. Because everyone is extra careful
with someone's lens, and may have to pay for it, they are in like new
condition. But be aware a lot of light has gone through the lens so check
extra carefully to make sure the elements are not worn down.

Jim

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