leica factory tour

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Maybe a tour around Cubbie Station will appease the spirit.........

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[hoppyman]

I know how you feel. Last time I was in England, I found out only at the last minute that the Queen couldn't put me on her calendar.

 

Same thing happened to me Howard, even though I once was part of a military Guard of Honour for a Royal visit, clearly I wasn't remembered. But I have attended a dinner with Herr Daniel and had morning tea and chats with Herr Kaufmann from Customer Service. I asked him if it was his dad that owned the company! This week I'm having lunch with the National Product Manager here. There will be beer and M9's.

[richam]

ok ok ok. i don't doubt their hospitality. i was annoyed at the situation. i was very much looking foward touring the factory, and i understand it's not a tourist hotspot so to speak.

 

while i'm in Frankfurt, i will make a trip to Wetzlar, and if the leica showroom is open i will have a look. it's just disappointing, however something may still be able to be worked out. there is plenty of time for a resolution. about 6 months to work it out.

 

I had the privilege of a Solms factory tour in 2004 with a forum group. It was all pre-arranged and I don't remember the day of the week. The tour guide was a retired gentleman named Karl. If he is still conducting the tours, it's worth a trip there. Otherwise, you might be able to get into the factory and look around, but the experience would be worthless. You might get a complementary lens cloth, but it's hardly worth a trip from Frankfurt. There was a showroom with retail priced Leica products, but no bargains to be found. If the dates don't work out for you, I'm sure Leica would accommodate a group if you could set one up.

 

There are so many interesting things to see in Europe that I don't recommend spending precious vacation time chasing a non-event at the Leica factory. If you do end up in Frankfurt, check out Rahn GmbH - FOTO & FINE ART (E). They have an excellent stock of new and used Leica products and can work out the VAT refund paperwork for you.

 

Best wishes for the tour. Have a great time.