farnz Posted December 28, 2009 Share #41 Posted December 28, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good choice. Now a Summicron or Elmarit 75 Elmarit 75? Did you mean Summarit 75, Jaap? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted December 28, 2009 Share #42 Posted December 28, 2009 Elmarit 75? Did you mean Summarit 75, Jaap? Pete. So I did, Pete. Thank you for the correction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronazle Posted December 29, 2009 Share #43 Posted December 29, 2009 Hi, previous comments have pretty much covered all bases, but I will elaborate on one aspect. You apparently paid for a new camera with all that goes with the new camera. A used camera is one that has been (one or more times) sold in retail - regardless of condition, it is used. A demo is (sort of) used but carries a factory guarantee, sometimes equal to new. Get the new camera (which includes the correct box, filters, warranty and paperwork) you paid for. regards, ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 29, 2009 Share #44 Posted December 29, 2009 Well, the camera is out of production, so I guess that they all are demos now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppolla Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share #45 Posted December 29, 2009 Well, the camera is out of production, so I guess that they all are demos now... This one was brand new....not a demo. Leica confirmed to me also. Dealer's demo camera was M8... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppolla Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share #46 Posted December 30, 2009 === UPDATE === Hopefully the last update on this topic.... Today I called Solms and spoke to 3 different people, the final one being M8 support. Each of these people tried to verify my serial number.... Correct, I wrote verify....as nobody could find the serial number on my camera in any of their systems!!! Anyway, that did it for me....I called the Dutch distributor and explained what happened, expressed my concerns and told them I am done with this camera and that I wanted to return it. They then dealt with my dealer who confirmed the actions to me and said that I will get the next first M9 they get...so 2-3 weeks waiting is expected. Camera is now still at my home, but nicely packed in the box. Can't wait to get the M9.... Maybe it is just me, but when I pay for a product full price and something like serial numbers don't match, and even Leica Solms doesn't know about it....something is not right. Moreover, if I kept the camera, I would not enjoy the camera...I would look at it, or pick it up in my hands and know that something was not as smooth as it should have been. Call me crazy....which I probably am, but that is just me. I feel better now... PP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 30, 2009 Share #47 Posted December 30, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Superior marketing - upsell by blundering If you enjoyed your short foray with the M8.2, you'll be estatic about M9, I'm sure Excellent service to compensate for trouble by fast-tracking you in the M9 line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppolla Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share #48 Posted December 30, 2009 Superior marketing - upsell by blundering If you enjoyed your short foray with the M8.2, you'll be estatic about M9, I'm sure Excellent service to compensate for trouble by fast-tracking you in the M9 line. Yes, but somehow I don't think it was a marketing trick this time around....they will still have to correct the mistake and sell the M8.2... As far s service, absolutely agree on the Dutch distributor part...but I was somewhat dissapointed by Solms CS....when I spoke to them, I only got, you don't need the box, you don't need the certificate...we can try to organize the warranty, you need the warranty....when I buy something this expensive I would expect 100% service, and everything being correct...no but's and ifs. Afterall, if you buy a small car for same price you would expect everything to be delivered in accordance. PP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 30, 2009 Share #49 Posted December 30, 2009 Well,in the case of a car, you might pass on the box.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted December 30, 2009 Share #50 Posted December 30, 2009 === UPDATE === Hopefully the last update on this topic.... Today I called Solms and spoke to 3 different people, the final one being M8 support. Each of these people tried to verify my serial number.... Correct, I wrote verify....as nobody could find the serial number on my camera in any of their systems!!! Anyway, that did it for me....I called the Dutch distributor and explained what happened, expressed my concerns and told them I am done with this camera and that I wanted to return it. They then dealt with my dealer who confirmed the actions to me and said that I will get the next first M9 they get...so 2-3 weeks waiting is expected. Camera is now still at my home, but nicely packed in the box. Can't wait to get the M9.... Maybe it is just me, but when I pay for a product full price and something like serial numbers don't match, and even Leica Solms doesn't know about it....something is not right. Moreover, if I kept the camera, I would not enjoy the camera...I would look at it, or pick it up in my hands and know that something was not as smooth as it should have been. Call me crazy....which I probably am, but that is just me. I feel better now... PP You surely feel better, expecially if they simply give you the M9 in exchange (i.e. - no more money) for the "strange" M8.2... ... for the hassle you suffered it would have been a very fine compensation... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppolla Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share #51 Posted December 30, 2009 You surely feel better, expecially if they simply give you the M9 in exchange (i.e. - no more money) for the "strange" M8.2... ... for the hassle you suffered it would have been a very fine compensation... That would be a very happy new year Luigi! ...but somehow I don't think it will happen... Paolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted December 31, 2009 Share #52 Posted December 31, 2009 That would be a very happy new year Luigi! ...but somehow I don't think it will happen...Paolo I agree with you. I seriously doubt you will get a M9 for your working perfectly but no record of serial # M8.x camera. But one never knows until the deal is done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted January 2, 2010 Share #53 Posted January 2, 2010 If you get an M9, let us know if the serial number matches the one on the box? In all seriousness, if you do get an M9 I would say you came out ahead on this deal, that's a major savings. Hey, you may have started something here, I bet a bunch of us are going to check the serial number on our boxes. Mine matches, I know that from before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted January 7, 2010 Share #54 Posted January 7, 2010 : If you get an M9, let us know if the serial number matches the one on the box? In all seriousness, if you do get an M9 I would say you came out ahead on this deal, that's a major savings. Hey, you may have started something here, I bet a bunch of us are going to check the serial number on our boxes. Mine matches, I know that from before. :)We could start swapping boxes on the forum. Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppolla Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share #55 Posted January 13, 2010 ===FINAL UPDATE=== The M9 arrived...I am charging battery right now. Guess what...serial numbers are all OK, and I managed to register it. O the price....as I was expecting I had to pay the difference...and the dealer wanted me to pay 2% extra charge for using a VISA... I looked at the guy and said..excuse me? I walked out without paying the extra 2%. Lets hope everything will be OK with the M9... Can't wait to turn it on. PP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted January 13, 2010 Share #56 Posted January 13, 2010 ... the dealer wanted me to pay 2% extra charge for using a VISA... Glad you got it! Thanks for the update. In regard to the 2%, see The Card Game - How Visa, Using Fees Behind Its Debit Card, Dominates a Market - Series - NYTimes.com. Dare I say something stupid about unbridled capitalism? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 13, 2010 Share #57 Posted January 13, 2010 Hey! Great! Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bybrett Posted January 14, 2010 Share #58 Posted January 14, 2010 I got the summicron 35mm....Paolo What box did you get with it...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted January 14, 2010 Share #59 Posted January 14, 2010 What box did you get with it...? Brett. I very nearly used my cup of tea as a screen cleaner! :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppolla Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share #60 Posted January 14, 2010 What box did you get with it...? Funny you mention this Brett..... I bought and paid for a Summicron 35mm. On the box it said 35mm Summicron....but the box was quite heavy...and when I opened it I found a Noctilux 50mm.... Excellent!!! Fun never stops with Leica... you never know what you get until you open the box! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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