markpsf Posted February 24, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Outrageous prices on eBay. Leica shipments using the Qualudes Approach. Are there any reputable U.S. dealers with short waiting lists? Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sanyasi Posted February 25, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 25, 2010 I've been reading the comments on this list for months regarding supply. Doesn't sound like it is improving and I don't see any one dealer as having an inside track. Looks like if you go with one of the big Lecia dealers, you will be on a relatively long list, but they get larger quantities. If you go with a very small dealer, you may luck out and be on a short list of one when they get their one M9 in. Bottom line: The sooner you get in the queue, the sooner you will get the camera. For my money, I'd go with one of the dealers who is a large supplier. I'd also go with one of the non-Internet dealers. The big Internet dealers are great on price for many items, but you are forgotten after you place the order. If I am going to pay full price, I might as well get to know a good sales person who can answer questions after the purchase and provide other assistance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revdockj Posted February 25, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 25, 2010 Try Kenmore Camera in Kenmore, WA (kenmorecamera.com). A couple of weeks ago someone on this forum posted that they saw an M9 on their website. I called them immediately and yes, they had one! Obviously no waiting list. I bought it on the phone (I wasn't about to trust the possible delay booking online). So, maybe their waiting list is short--if they even have one. Their website shows "on backorder" right now. But I would give them a call. Good luck. Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Creek Posted February 25, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 25, 2010 Try Dave Gallagher Capture Integration. Not certain he even has a waiting list but he's fair and honest and one of the few people I feel confident in recommending. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizProf Posted February 28, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 28, 2010 I bought my M9 from Bear Images in Palo Alto, California. Waited about 4 weeks. Bear is a new Leica dealer. Mainly stocks high-end professional gear: Phase One, etc. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff. You can find them on the web. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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