mtwo Posted July 7, 2007 Share #1 Posted July 7, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just joined this forum since I am seriously considering purchse of an M8. I have posed this question on another forum and was underwhelmed by the response so I will ask it here. Where is a good place to buy an M8 on line? I am well aware of the BIG GUYs on the east coast lke BH and Adorama and have spent lots of money with them but I would just as soon make this purchse elsewhere. Buying locally is not a good option for me so on-line is going to be the choice. Suggestions appreciated. Looks to me like this will be a worthwhile place to get some of the answers I know will be needed to help me through the initial slope of the learning curve. Thanks for any assistance. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stephengilbert Posted July 7, 2007 Share #2 Posted July 7, 2007 I'd call Tony Rose at Popflash in Los Angeles (or Thousand Oaks). He's got a silver M8 on his website. LEICA M8 Tony is highly recommended, by me and many others here. Steve Gilbert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gesper Posted July 7, 2007 Share #3 Posted July 7, 2007 B&H is great too. If they say they have it on their website, they have it in stock and will get it to you fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted July 7, 2007 Share #4 Posted July 7, 2007 John, First, make sure they are a Authorized Leica Dealership. Second, make sure, upfront, that they will be there over the long haul to support you. Asked about their return policy before making any purchase. I bought two M8s back in November. Both had issues out-of-the-box. One failed to write out to the memory card. The other exhibited a pronounced thin white vertical line running down the left side of any images shot above ISO 320. Unfortunately, the “Authorized Leica Dealer” admittedly refused return. However, Robert Fisk, at Leica Camera Inc., in Allendale, NJ, replaced the totally non-functional camera on the spot. The other, I let Leica handle under warranty, which I just received back the other week. Since the initial mishap with my previous dealer, I have established a fantastic long-term relationship with popflash.photo based on honesty, followup, professional handling of returns and shared insights and knowledge. Tony Rose, the propriety, has personally called me directly many times to followup on orders placed online. Back in 1990 Guy Kawasaki wrote a book titled “The Macintosh Way.” Many excellent examples are provided throughout the book about doing “the right thing the right way” in terms running a business and providing customer support. popflash.photo definitely mirrors this simple but often neglected philosophy. Geoff myspace.com/geoffotos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibogost Posted July 7, 2007 Share #5 Posted July 7, 2007 My dealer is Mel's Camera. You can also use CameraWest (call, not online). Both recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted July 7, 2007 Share #6 Posted July 7, 2007 My dealers are Popflash, Camera west and Dale labs. They are all great and will go to the wall with you. They get all my leica business and i recommend them always to folks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
c6gowin Posted July 7, 2007 Share #7 Posted July 7, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I can highly recommend David at Dale Labs (http://www.dalelabs.com). Although his website doesn't show it, he is an authorized Leica dealer. He is very knowledgable and helpful - not to mention a great photographer himself. I got to know him on the Leica Acadame trip to Germany and he will be the first one I call in the future. I bought a WATE from him at the end of the trip and I know he will get some more of my money. Mark Gowin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted July 7, 2007 Share #8 Posted July 7, 2007 Yea just don't let him drive the Porsche and you will be fine. LOL Still trying to gather my heart i left in the Black forest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastdap@mac.com Posted July 7, 2007 Share #9 Posted July 7, 2007 sean at camerawest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted July 7, 2007 Share #10 Posted July 7, 2007 Tamarkin in NYC right off Union Square has M8's in stock Fogg Camera Bags they are also one of the few places that carry Fogg bags & have an excellent selection of used equipment I found them very helpful answering some arcane questions I had about an old lens the bulk of their business is mail order but it is a fun store to visit (take an elevator to the 19th floor) ...they have a fascinating display of Leica historical items in a small alcove Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted July 7, 2007 Share #11 Posted July 7, 2007 Here's my list: Tony Rose Adorama and B&H Camera West Dale Ritz's Collectibles (Phoenix, mostly legacy gear but they've got an M8 on the block in their online catalog now) There's a useful index of dealers maintained at Photo.net that I always check before I buy: Camera Shops - photo.net Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted July 7, 2007 Share #12 Posted July 7, 2007 John: The smaller dealers like Collectible Cameras are also a little more flexible on the price, unlike an online. Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwo Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted July 8, 2007 Thanks to all who responded. I will do some more looking. Right now I am not sure when all that cash and I will become acquainted but I hope it is soon. Meanwhle it is kind of fun to look. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted July 8, 2007 Share #14 Posted July 8, 2007 Here's another vote in support of Popflash. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dseelig Posted July 8, 2007 Share #15 Posted July 8, 2007 no better backing if you have a problem then Ken Hansen 212 879 3263 David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT07 Posted July 8, 2007 Share #16 Posted July 8, 2007 Call Bob at Bergen County Camera in Westwood, NJ. They are located about 10 minutes from Leica in Allendale, NJ and have a very close personal relationship there. I've been buying there for 25 years. Outstanding Service, outstanding knowledge. I recommend them highly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted July 8, 2007 Share #17 Posted July 8, 2007 There is one for sale here in the B&S forum. Might be worth a look, http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/108/cat/3/limit/recent/date/1183301075 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted July 8, 2007 Share #18 Posted July 8, 2007 Just a observation reading this thread and i think we should all be a little grateful to the many highly recommended leica dealers we are all talking about. You don't see these kinds of recommendations with other camera's because there all over the place and common but specialty camera's like Leica that only go to authorized dealers it's nice to see all these great dealers out there. Honestly i never been treated any better in my years than when i switched to leica and the folks that are recommended here. Most of them really bend over backwards to help you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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