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Subject: [Leica] Buying Leica gear from Hong Kong
From: bruceslomovitz at comcast.net (BRUCE)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 02:45:33 +0000 (UTC)
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For what it's worth, I registered the black M-P body which I purchased from 
BreguetCamera in Hong Kong on the Leica website. The serial number was 
accepted. 

I also compared it in detail to the M-P Safari body which I own. Of course 
the color is different. Also, the Safari top plate has inscribed on the back 
(not on the top) "Made in Germany". But I have looked at M-P bodies on eBay 
and I think this is normal. I have looked inside at everything that is 
accessible and I honestly can't see any indication that this is anything but 
a genuine Leica M-P camera body. And I agree with what another member said 
that this is too complex to fake. 

But I really do wonder how they can sell it so cheap. Anyone have any ideas 
concerning this? 

Thanks all for your input. 

Bruce R. Slomovitz 
(843) 327-7290