scroy Posted May 16, 2019 Share #421 Posted May 16, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 5/14/2019 at 10:04 PM, bourne said: Any idea whether Boston store has any available for sale? I ordered from BH and still waiting. They had a couple, but I believe they are calling folks on the waiting list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 Hi scroy, Take a look here Availability of the Q2. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andrewj Posted May 16, 2019 Share #422 Posted May 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, scroy said: They had a couple, but I believe they are calling folks on the waiting list. I am on the waiting list too in Boston, but haven't gotten the call yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBo Posted May 16, 2019 Share #423 Posted May 16, 2019 10 hours ago, kaethe said: I purchased mine from Fireside Cameras in San Francisco, my local shop, on 2 May. My retirement gift for me!!! Also my new grandma camera as I am not the fastest focuser with my m10. Kaethe My Q2 is also my retirement gift to me and the grandpa camera. Two and four-year-olds are way too fast for manual focusing! Sadly none of the three stores that have me on the waiting list have called yet. Did Fireside have a list as well? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scroy Posted May 16, 2019 Share #424 Posted May 16, 2019 9 hours ago, andrewj said: I am on the waiting list too in Boston, but haven't gotten the call yet. I got the follow up from Alan, so it might be worth a quick call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted May 16, 2019 Share #425 Posted May 16, 2019 4 hours ago, scroy said: I got the follow up from Alan, so it might be worth a quick call. Thanks... I'm pretty low down on the list... but i'll try... i'm in a rubbish mood today anyhow... I could use a Laugh.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaethe Posted May 16, 2019 Share #426 Posted May 16, 2019 13 hours ago, JimBo said: Did Fireside have a list as well? Yes, but only a few folks are on it. The rep visits every Thursday, midday, if you are near and want to play with one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedictc Posted May 16, 2019 Share #427 Posted May 16, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, kaethe said: Yes, but only a few folks are on it. The rep visits every Thursday, midday, if you are near and want to play with one. I just called Fireside and put a $500 deposit down on a Leica Q2. There were only 3 people in front of me who had put money down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoray Posted May 18, 2019 Share #428 Posted May 18, 2019 Earlier today, District Camera had a Q2 in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyesHaveIt Posted May 18, 2019 Share #429 Posted May 18, 2019 42 minutes ago, photoray said: Earlier today, District Camera had a Q2 in stock. Thanks for the heads up - just ordered from them so hopefully I got it. Was still showing in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyblueee Posted May 18, 2019 Share #430 Posted May 18, 2019 18 hours ago, photoray said: Earlier today, District Camera had a Q2 in stock. Thanks for letting us know. I ordered it last night too. Just after ordering, I checked back and it showed out of stock so I think I ordered the last one. Called them this morning and confirmed my order with them. It will be shipped this coming Monday. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcklr Posted May 19, 2019 Share #431 Posted May 19, 2019 I got my Q2 on Friday. I got on the list at Camera West very, very early. I can say it's worth the wait - hang in there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sls Posted May 19, 2019 Share #432 Posted May 19, 2019 We have about 6 Leica authorised stores in London, UK, including two Leica stores. I went into one of the authorised stores on the day the Q was released in June 2015 and bought one there and then. I did not put myself on the Q2 list for a while, then went on the list at Leica Mayfair and am told it will still be at least another 4 months or so. I spoke to my original Q supplier on Wednesday and he said he may have one for me in a few weeks. Let's see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoray Posted May 19, 2019 Share #433 Posted May 19, 2019 Glad you saw my post about the Q2's in stock at District Camera. I usually charge a robust $1,000 finders fee, but people here are just too nice to do that :):) If I see any others, I will let you know .... Have fun! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orguy Posted May 19, 2019 Share #434 Posted May 19, 2019 17 hours ago, hcklr said: I got my Q2 on Friday. I got on the list at Camera West very, very early. I can say it's worth the wait - hang in there! I am on their wait list too. When did you sign up? Also - everybody - please tell what accessories I need to get? (fast) SD cards, screen protector, extra battery is a start. Anything else to get started? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourne Posted May 19, 2019 Share #435 Posted May 19, 2019 I am anxiously waiting for my Q2 as well. In addition to the items you mentioned above, I have purchased a LIM black half case, a Vi Vante strap, and a B&W clear filter. Now all I need is the camera!!!!! On wait list at B&H and Boston Leica shop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibesaam Posted May 21, 2019 Share #436 Posted May 21, 2019 To the Bay Area people here - I went into Looking Glass in Berkeley, CA and they had 2 in stock yesterday. Said they've been there for several days at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giguchan Posted May 21, 2019 Share #437 Posted May 21, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 4:20 PM, Orguy said: I am on their wait list too. When did you sign up? Also - everybody - please tell what accessories I need to get? (fast) SD cards, screen protector, extra battery is a start. Anything else to get started? Hello, I believe it all depends on what kind of shooting you do.. I picked up an extra battery and if you use flash.. but most dont these days. extra cards are a good thing too... and a screen protector might be a good idea too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsaly Posted May 21, 2019 Share #438 Posted May 21, 2019 I don't want to stir unrest but I think there is a lack of candor from retailers as to how many units they are receiving. I'm on the wait list since 3/12/19 at 2 major US based Leica boutiques and was recently told by senior employees at both stores that the wait would be a few more months. One of the boutiques said they only got 2 units in the last month. It strikes me as odd that Leica would not allocate inventory to their boutiques first and then to independent stores like B&H and various smaller stores mentioned by others in this topic post. Perhaps the boutiques are selling them to VIPS or walk-ins off the street(: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsarris Posted May 21, 2019 Share #439 Posted May 21, 2019 Leica has a handle on the number of cameras that pass through each authorized store, and probably allocate accordingly. e.g. if B&H sells 10,000 leicas a year and a boutique sells 100 leicas a year, it seems sensible to allocate 100x more to B&H at launch than to the boutique. If Leica did otherwise, they risk the boutiques trying to flip excess inventory on Ebay etc, while bigger outlets face shortages, which makes the average customer much worse off. I don't think we have enough information to allege anything beyond that. (On the list at B&H since April 1) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharyngula Posted May 21, 2019 Share #440 Posted May 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Matsaly said: It strikes me as odd that Leica would not allocate inventory to their boutiques first and then to independent stores like B&H and various smaller stores mentioned by others in this topic post. Perhaps the boutiques are selling them to VIPS or walk-ins off the street(: I must admit, similar thoughts have crossed my mind having signed-up when my west coast retailer opened a list on the day of release.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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