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UPS held up my camera in Louisville, KY over the weekend. If I had not called this morning I believe it would still be in customs clearance. They required me to give a SSN or Federal Tax ID number before it would begin the customs process because the value is over $2500 USD. Anyone ran into this type of hang-up?

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Well I've got a story. I pre-ordered my M10 on Jan 27 from my hometown leica dealer. My father got me into photography and had done all of his purchases in the last 25 years through the same shop. Inc

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Initially, 1) I expect a $7000 camera to serve me at least 7 years (and preferably 10), and 2) did not like the disappearance of the full-time natural-light frameline illumination from the M240. I had

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That's how it is supposed to work - although bureaucracy being what it is, some people may get lucky. You're importing a product (apparently) and have to jump through the hoops any importer would have to.

 

As the "official" importer, Leica USA likely has to go through the same thing - except that they have staff people who plan ahead, provide the details to DHL or whomever even before shipping, and thus it is a rapid and transparent process. Customs already has all the necessary information, before the shipping pallet comes through their door.

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I wonder what UPS is going to do with your SS number.  Do they report it for tax purposes?  I live in Calif., would they report something to the Tax Franchise Board regarding the sales tax?  Of course I self report everything I purchase from outside the state.

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I wonder what UPS is going to do with your SS number.  Do they report it for tax purposes?  I live in Calif., would they report something to the Tax Franchise Board regarding the sales tax?  Of course I self report everything I purchase from outside the state.

 

Yes, Sacramento keeps a tab.

If the delta between declared use tax and their count is too large they will contact you.

 

I returned a faulty item from overseas, so did not declare/pay use tax on that in April.

The gap tripped their interest ; fortunately I kept proof of return/re-export from USPS.

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It took all of about 2 hours to find out UPS applied an "Exception" to my delivery and stated I needed to pay $36 USD for duties/taxes. They didn't leave a way to pay online so I had to call and find out how to pay the $36 prior to delivery because I didn't want the package held up. After two transfers, I got it paid. Yay! So maybe, just maybe tomorrow I will have my camera.

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Camera in hand!!! Very nice camera. My first digital M. A lovely compliment to my M6. I am even going to throw the 2/35 on and take it with me on vacation today. :-)

 

It came with FW 1.3.4 and I am using the SD card suggested by Magic in the SD card thread.

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Camera in hand!!! Very nice camera. My first digital M. A lovely compliment to my M6. I am even going to throw the 2/35 on and take it with me on vacation today. :-)

 

It came with FW 1.3.4 and I am using the SD card suggested by Magic in the SD card thread.

Lucky you!

Enjoy

Persistence pays off.

Happy shooting.

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Camera in hand!!! Very nice camera. My first digital M. A lovely compliment to my M6. I am even going to throw the 2/35 on and take it with me on vacation today. :-)

 

It came with FW 1.3.4 and I am using the SD card suggested by Magic in the SD card thread.

Enjoy! You finally got it.. you were looking for this as long as I have been. I too went the overseas route from Leica Dubai. Enjoy, the camera is amazing!

 

 

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Camera in hand!!! Very nice camera. My first digital M. A lovely compliment to my M6. I am even going to throw the 2/35 on and take it with me on vacation today. :-)

 

It came with FW 1.3.4 and I am using the SD card suggested by Magic in the SD card thread.

Congratulations, happy shooting and enjoy your vacation

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I ordered my M10 (chrome) from a Central London dealer on 20th January.

"The Call" came a couple of days ago and I collected it today.

The outer, grey box has a label with the serial number, and printed sideways on it is 2017/05/16.

Whether this is the date of manufacture (are they made in a day?), the date of final test, of packing, or of dispatch, I know not.

Whichever step in the process is indicated, it suggests that the journey from Factory-to-Dealer-to-End User within Europe takes about a week.

The U.K. is still part of Europe - just - at present. :)

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I ordered my M10 (chrome) from a Central London dealer on 20th January.

"The Call" came a couple of days ago and I collected it today.

The outer, grey box has a label with the serial number, and printed sideways on it is 2017/05/16.

Whether this is the date of manufacture (are they made in a day?), the date of final test, of packing, or of dispatch, I know not.

Whichever step in the process is indicated, it suggests that the journey from Factory-to-Dealer-to-End User within Europe takes about a week.

The U.K. is still part of Europe - just - at present. :)

Mine came from a dealer in Germany.

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B & H charged my CC today, so my Chrome M10 order is shipping tomorrow. I ordered it on Jan 25 and will update the Sheet once it arrives in a few days. I have been patient and happily using my M240 in the meantime and will now have both bodies, 1 will be a backup in case either ever has to go in for service.

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B & H charged my CC today, so my Chrome M10 order is shipping tomorrow. I ordered it on Jan 25 and will update the Sheet once it arrives in a few days. I have been patient and happily using my M240 in the meantime and will now have both bodies, 1 will be a backup in case either ever has to go in for service.

"Patient and Happy" is the key to a long, prosperous life.

 

Enjoy your new tool.

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B & H charged my CC today, so my Chrome M10 order is shipping tomorrow. I ordered it on Jan 25 and will update the Sheet once it arrives in a few days. I have been patient and happily using my M240 in the meantime and will now have both bodies, 1 will be a backup in case either ever has to go in for service.

 

Ordered mine from B&H on March 28, so maybe only 2 more months. Arrggh! :-(

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B & H charged my CC today, so my Chrome M10 order is shipping tomorrow. I ordered it on Jan 25 and will update the Sheet once it arrives in a few days. I have been patient and happily using my M240 in the meantime and will now have both bodies, 1 will be a backup in case either ever has to go in for service.

Did you order a black M10 or silver? I ordered a black one from BH on Feb 1

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