Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Most Leica gear I purchased sort of new from official dealers has that red circle and "Deko-Ware" stamped on the box and on the (German) warranty card. I also was told this gear is from shop windows or showcases. Leica is rotating the "decoration" inventory on a regular basis and if gear is discontinued. Other gear was either the dealer's own "demo" stuff (in fact in sealed box, only labeled so for selling below list price) or "from returns". "Returns" is unsold gear returned by dealers. From a Leica repairman I purchased a "like new" M6 without any papers which orginally had been replaced on warranty and then repaired. At least that was the story. I however wonder what happens with "real" demo gear, e.g. from Photokina, that has received some heavier treatment. Hans-Peter