Leicaec421 Posted March 19, 2018 Share #1  Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi folks,   Just wondering what is the full list of booklets/paperwork that come with the modern Summilux ASPH 50mm?  Is it:-  -Instructions manual -Warranty Card -Test Certificate  And how do they affect resale value should they NOT be present?   /e just to add a little bit of context - I am trying to buy a pre-owned example, and some seem to have Warranty Card and/or Test Certificate missing. Edited March 19, 2018 by Leicaec421 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 Hi Leicaec421, Take a look here Summilux 50mm ASPH - what's in the box?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wattsy Posted March 19, 2018 Share #2  Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) Yes, I think that's the extent of the paperwork. I don't think the presence of the paperwork affects resale value unless you are selling as mint or near-mint and trying to squeeze the maximum sale price (I assume you are the seller). It's one of those factors that comes into play when all other considerations (condition, price, etc.) are equal. I'd say the paperwork comes second to the box but does IMO provide a certain amount of reassurance to the buyer that the item is of sound provenance (i.e. not stolen) and that the seller is of a "careful" disposition.  Hi folks,   Just wondering what is the full list of booklets/paperwork that come with the modern Summilux ASPH 50mm?  Is it:-  -Instructions manual -Warranty Card -Test Certificate  And how do they affect resale value should they NOT be present?   /e just to add a little bit of context - I am trying to buy a pre-owned example, and some seem to have Warranty Card and/or Test Certificate missing. Edited March 19, 2018 by wattsy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted March 19, 2018 Share #3  Posted March 19, 2018 You should be able to find a boxed lens quite easily, which should have all the paperwork, leather case, both lens caps and moulded packaging. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaec421 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share #4  Posted March 19, 2018 You should be able to find a boxed lens quite easily, which should have all the paperwork, leather case, both lens caps and moulded packaging.  I know. It's just that I've found one without the warranty card for a fairly good price but idk without it, it'd be easy to resell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 19, 2018 Share #5  Posted March 19, 2018 Is the lens out of warranty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaec421 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share #6  Posted March 19, 2018 Is the lens out of warranty?  Not sure how long the warranty is usually but I think it was initially purchased in 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 19, 2018 Share #7 Â Posted March 19, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Typically 3 year Passport on M lenses in the US (no longer Passport on M bodies, which now typically have 2 year warranty). Â Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted March 19, 2018 Share #8 Â Posted March 19, 2018 I wouldn't worry about the lack of paperwork if everything else seems OK. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 19, 2018 Share #9 Â Posted March 19, 2018 Fortunately Leica does not require a guaranty card. However, proof of date of original purchase is required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaec421 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share #10 Â Posted March 19, 2018 Fortunately Leica does not require a guaranty card. However, proof of date of original purchase is required. Â That's for any kind of warranty work, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 19, 2018 Share #11 Â Posted March 19, 2018 Correct. However, if the receipt cannot be produced, Leica (Wetzlar) has been known go as far as to look up and accept the day of shipping from the factory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaec421 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share #12 Â Posted March 19, 2018 Correct. However, if the receipt cannot be produced, Leica (Wetzlar) has been known go as far as to look up and accept the day of shipping from the factory. Â Thank you Sir. So, it seems to me that the warranty card is really not that much of an issue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 19, 2018 Share #13 Â Posted March 19, 2018 None other than maybe it reflects the care of the owner. Â Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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