Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You do not mention which store it is. In general, if something sounds too good to be true, it is. But on the other hand, prices for the 90mm Elmarit have been going down, as there is a good supply of used ones on the market after the introduction of the 90mm Apo Summicron. I would have no problem buying a grey market lens if you are buying from a reputable store; so, if it is someone like B&H, Tamarkin, Smile or Adorama, go for it. If it is Cambridge or Focus, stay away from them. There is a web site somewhere with lots of feedback on all the NYC mail order stores, but I cannot find the URL. Perhaps someone else can jump in here. Nathan RGKEG@aol.com wrote: > I have been looking around at 90mm lenses and ran across a website owned by a > camera store in NYC. They quote a price for a new 90mm elmarit-m @ 979.00, > free shipping. This is a lot lower than other prices I have seen, but they > make a point of saying the lens comes with a guarantee from them...leading me > to believe not from Leica. I have certainly heard of gray market goods, is > that what is going on? > > Anyone have a clue? - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium General photo site: http://belgiangator.tripod.com/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/