Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Michael Cahill wrote in part: >Why do we have to pay substantially more for the same product in order to >"guarantee" that service to the equipment will be done here? It's nothing >but a shakedown, that is unless it has something to do we guaranteeing US >distributors a certain margin, I don't know. > >I think it is a disgrace that a company with the reputation Leica has >developed over the years (whether rightly or wrongly) allows their US >subsidiary to squeeze more money from their US customers than they will get >overseas. If I am going to pay $2000 for a 35mm camera lens, dammit, it >should be repaired without cost to me and quickly for a generous period of >time. > >Maybe we'll have to offer human sacrifice on the altar of Solms :-) > >(That damn Nikon F5 is looking better and better) > >Mike > Hi Mike, From where I currently sitting (North of the 49th) Leica USA prices, especially on Leica Day look pretty damn good and you may want to do a search of the Archives for a better understanding of how Nikon USA deals with Grey Market Nikon goods. Regards, Greg > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html