StyxTravel Posted October 13, 2024 Share #41 Posted October 13, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) I spent a few days in the beautiful Italian city of Firenze / Florence and the manager of the Leica shop there told me they had both Q3 models in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ad Dieleman Posted October 13, 2024 Share #42 Posted October 13, 2024 Leica Store Amsterdam seems to have some in stock. When I try to add another one in the shopping cart, I get a message that the requested number of items isn't available. Can hardly believe they have 25 in stock, but there you go. Previous experiences make me think they have their logistics in good order. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/413408-leica-q3-43-in-stock-where-you-are/?do=findComment&comment=5654724'>More sharing options...
jbripley Posted October 13, 2024 Share #43 Posted October 13, 2024 5 hours ago, StyxTravel said: I spent a few days in the beautiful Italian city of Firenze / Florence and the manager of the Leica shop there told me they had both Q3 models in stock. Funny thing, I actually bought my second Leica Q2 in Florence from that same shop. My original Q2 got stolen on the train from Nice to Florence the day before, and I was not looking forward to spending the rest of my vacation without a proper camera. Luckily they had just gotten in a Q2 that day, and I bought it on the spot. This was just a couple of months after launch and they were still rare. I still lacked a proper camera bag and most other accessories for the rest of the trip, but at least I had a camera to use on my first visit to Florence/Venice/Rome. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted October 15, 2024 Share #44 Posted October 15, 2024 I can confirm the Q3 43 seems to be in stock in several stores in Europe. I got mine from an online store, took two days to receive it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbripley Posted October 15, 2024 Share #45 Posted October 15, 2024 On 10/13/2024 at 2:34 AM, Ad Dieleman said: Leica Store Amsterdam seems to have some in stock. When I try to add another one in the shopping cart, I get a message that the requested number of items isn't available. Can hardly believe they have 25 in stock, but there you go. Previous experiences make me think they have their logistics in good order. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I got in touch with Leica Amsterdam, and after some emails back and forth, my Q3 43 is now on its way and I should get it before the end of week. Thanks so much for the tip. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaboy Norway Posted October 17, 2024 Author Share #46 Posted October 17, 2024 I am finally getting mine today. It seems the Leca Q3 43s were sent directly from Leica (according to the website I ordered from in Norway), and that there was something that went wrong in customs. It's extremely strange and not super professional, but things can happen. It does seem that most of the Leica Q3 43s in Norway in the first batch were pre-ordered allthough my supplier said they had 3 left - none of the 3 larger sites in Norway that sell Q3 43 have them in stock on their site. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tseg Posted October 18, 2024 Share #47 Posted October 18, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) I discovered the Q3 43 a few days after launch after having been out of the gear collecting hobby for some time. I immediately placed a (back) order with a US vendor and it was communicated I likely would receive in December or January. As my review research escalated, I started searching for a Q3 43 in Europe as my enthusiasm grew, partly based on some posts here. I didn't want to wire money, rather I wanted to use a credit card to give me some protections, so this limited some purchase options. Without a lot of luck being able to consummate a deal in Europe, I resigned myself to the fact I likely would be well into the holiday season before getting my hands on a 43. Several days ago I was contacted by a Leica factory store in Europe who advised while they were not permitted to sell me a new 43 directly, they just had a demo unit returned and they could sell to me for 5% under list. It took some back and forth over several days to work through "fraud protections" my credit card had, but finally this morning the deal was consummated and I've been issued a tracking number. My understanding from my research is there will not be duty fees imposed on a purchase of a used point and shoot from the country where I am buying, but even if several hundred dollars, no matter, as my payment is ~$1K less than what I would have spent buying in the US because of the discount and exchange rate. My contact at Leica assured me the camera is like new with very few shots and no obvious physical marks on the camera and that it will have a 3 year warranty once registered. I have to assume anyone provided a demo this early into the 43 launch is likely very experienced and likely careful with a borrowed camera. I really have no concerns about using a very lightly used demo Q3 43, especially considering it will significantly reduce my cost and arrival time. Oh, and there was no issue cancelling the back-ordered US camera order. Now I wait for arrival (even though I am traveling out of town Wednesday through Saturday of next week). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted October 18, 2024 Share #48 Posted October 18, 2024 It is in stock in all major french photo outlets : FNAC, IPLN, Miss numérique and all Leica stores and shops. Seems not to be a success. Q3 28 is also widely available. May shopping time for any Q has passed ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tseg Posted October 18, 2024 Share #49 Posted October 18, 2024 22 minutes ago, nicci78 said: It is in stock in all major french photo outlets : FNAC, IPLN, Miss numérique and all Leica stores and shops. Seems not to be a success. Q3 28 is also widely available. May shopping time for any Q has passed ? Or a logistics forecasting error on behalf of Leica. None to be had in the US heading into prime holiday shopping season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted October 18, 2024 Share #50 Posted October 18, 2024 Looks like that too. Or some customs issues with the US are holding back most Q3 43. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted October 19, 2024 Share #51 Posted October 19, 2024 18 hours ago, nicci78 said: It is in stock in all major french photo outlets : FNAC, IPLN, Miss numérique and all Leica stores and shops. Seems not to be a success. Q3 28 is also widely available. May shopping time for any Q has passed ? Or perhaps, given the unexpected popularity of the Q3 28mm at launch, this time Leica produced more cameras for the initial launch to be able to cope with demand. More cameras in stock = more sales = more money A few days ago I saw the X100VI in stock in several stores. Having a product in stock doesn’t mean it’s not a success. That camera is still wildly popular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 19, 2024 Share #52 Posted October 19, 2024 The logic is clear: Never buy a camera in the shop - it's a failure. Always buy a camera that is not in the shop - because when customs clear it next week, it will be in the shop. So it will be a failure again. 🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted October 19, 2024 Share #53 Posted October 19, 2024 On 10/9/2024 at 7:43 AM, Leicaboy Norway said: It seems the Q3 43 hasn't been in stock yet in Norway. In Sweden people tell me it was in stock in the start of last week. But I pre ordered in Norway weeks ago, so I know they haven't arrived in a small quantum and then been emptied out. What's the status elsewhere? In stock at Lecuit in Luxembourg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted October 19, 2024 Share #54 Posted October 19, 2024 To me, availability is not the problem. My current bank account is… 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted October 20, 2024 Share #55 Posted October 20, 2024 On 10/9/2024 at 2:16 PM, Al Brown said: Depends where you look from. Mine is approved and B&h took the $$$ from my AMEX. They just say back ordered. Should I look else where or let it ride. I really want it for Thanksgiving and Fall colors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaboy Norway Posted October 21, 2024 Author Share #56 Posted October 21, 2024 13 hours ago, albert said: Should I look else where or let it ride. I really want it for Thanksgiving and Fall colors. Mine came too lat for the fall colors, but i'm in Norway. Still some colors on the trees, but way better 2 weeks ago. Can't you order from Europe and get it this week through a fast shipping option? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tseg Posted October 21, 2024 Share #57 Posted October 21, 2024 14 hours ago, albert said: Mine is approved and B&h took the $$$ from my AMEX. They just say back ordered. Should I look else where or let it ride. I really want it for Thanksgiving and Fall colors. Mine was also backordered from B&H. Finding one in Europe is speeding up delivery and is saving me $$... Although mine has been hung up in customs all weekend in Chicago... I go out of town on Wednesday morning until next weekend, so I think I may need to push back my DHL delivery, as it is now listed as a Wednesday delivery. B&H should not draft your credit card for back-ordered items until it ships. The exception being if ordered through a service like Apple Pay or PayPal where the card is linked to, then the card gets drafted immediately. When I went to cancel my B&H order online, the cancellation was confirmed within hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayQ3 Posted October 21, 2024 Share #58 Posted October 21, 2024 (edited) WEX UK have stock as I type this. My local dealer had six on the shelf when I purchased mine a couple of weeks ago. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited October 21, 2024 by JayQ3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/413408-leica-q3-43-in-stock-where-you-are/?do=findComment&comment=5668293'>More sharing options...
SrMi Posted October 23, 2024 Share #59 Posted October 23, 2024 (edited) The stock in the USA seems to be depleted for quite a while. Edited October 23, 2024 by SrMi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted October 23, 2024 Share #60 Posted October 23, 2024 B & H has all my money tied up And they’re close until next Sunday. 😣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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