jaay Posted June 24, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 24, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am considering a lens from them that's on eBay. They are listing it as used but never mounted on a camera. After questioning them they said it's from an estate sale and will be as if it's new. Does your experience with them lead you to believe they should be believed and trusted? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Hi jaay, Take a look here Popflash photo. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wattsy Posted June 24, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 24, 2009 If they are the same as the outfit owned by Tony Rose then they are 100% trustworthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hef Posted June 24, 2009 Share #3 Posted June 24, 2009 PopFlash.Photo Tony Rose is the owner... Fantastic service, great prices... I would highly recommend. I bought my M8 and Lecia 28 Elmarit from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmk60 Posted June 24, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 24, 2009 Highly recommended. I bought my 50mm Lux and M3 from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted June 24, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 24, 2009 The only people I buy Leica stuff from. I've never had any kind of a problem; and if you have questions, they will talk to you on the phone. JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted June 24, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 24, 2009 If you're not sure if the e-bay item is legit call Tony at Popflash and confirm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfarkas Posted June 24, 2009 Share #7 Posted June 24, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) You may want to inquire whether the lens is USA product (with 3-year passport warranty) or gray market. The USA passport covers even accidental damage. From the warranty card: "This exclusive plan provides protection against manufacturer defects, functional failures, or any accidental damage to the covered product including breakage, water damage, or any accident. Excluded are occurrences of fire, loss, theft, or signs of deliberate damage." Also worth noting (as they are saying it is used): "The Leica 3 Year Passport Protection Plan and Limited Warranty is non-transferable" I've had a customer drop a 75 Cron off a boat tender while on a cruise. The front element cracked when it hit the rocks on shore, then filled up with salt water and sand when it rolled into the ocean. We sent it to Leica in NJ and they replaced the lens, no questions asked. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted June 24, 2009 Share #8 Posted June 24, 2009 I have bought lenses from him!... Tony is excellent!... No problems at all... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfspencer Posted June 24, 2009 Share #9 Posted June 24, 2009 I am considering a lens from them that's on eBay. They are listing it as used but never mounted on a camera. After questioning them they said it's from an estate sale and will be as if it's new. Does your experience with them lead you to believe they should be believed and trusted? Thanks. I bought an estate sell lens from them. It's perfect. No problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 24, 2009 Share #10 Posted June 24, 2009 When my first M8 had problems that were taking many, many months to repair, Tony offered to talk to Leica for me to see if he could help me out (I'd purchased the camera from him). A week later, Leica NJ sent me a brand new M8 to replace the one that was taking so long to repair. There may be others dealers out there who are just as good, but I have a hard time believing anyone is better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Valdemar Posted June 24, 2009 Share #11 Posted June 24, 2009 These type of guys like Popflash are what's known as businesses that cater to the "carriage trade". You don't get big (or any) discounts, but they give you good personal service and cater to a fairly well-heeled crowd. They look after you if you have problems. If you're a wheeler-dealer, a horse trader, flea-marketer, "off the truck guy" or a bottom feeder, they're not for you. But if you're insecure, need your hand held, worry about the origins of your goods or worry about warranty service, then you're the type who should buy from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted June 24, 2009 Share #12 Posted June 24, 2009 I bought my used 21 Elmarit ASPH from Tony at Popflash and it was beautiful, just as described on his site. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again, but as others have said, if you're in doubt of the ebay ad just give him a call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryink Posted June 24, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 24, 2009 I have found their prices to be quite good compared to others. They had the best price on my Zeiss lens period. I dont know how an outsider would know what prices they pay for product but I believe they do quite a large volume of Leica biz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted June 24, 2009 Share #14 Posted June 24, 2009 Tony @ Popflash is good as gold. Sound Leica dealer and always very helpful. -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted June 24, 2009 Share #15 Posted June 24, 2009 If you're a wheeler-dealer, a horse trader, flea-marketer, "off the truck guy" or a bottom feeder, they're not for you. But if you're insecure, need your hand held, worry about the origins of your goods or worry about warranty service, then you're the type who should buy from them. Funny. But not particularly true. I've purchased a couple of nice lenses from them at better prices than I could find on eBay, forums like this one and from other "lesser" photo dealers. It's just that PopFlash isn't the best place to go if you are looking for "user" or "bargain" grade equipment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrmd Posted June 24, 2009 Share #16 Posted June 24, 2009 Absolutely reliable. DR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaay Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted June 24, 2009 Thank you for the resounding note of confidence in popflash. I checked with them directly and eBay My World - popflash.photo888 is their official eBay outlet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted June 24, 2009 Share #18 Posted June 24, 2009 These type of guys like Popflash are what's known as businesses that cater to the "carriage trade". You don't get big (or any) discounts, but they give you good personal service ... "Carriage trade" -- I don't think so. Tony sold me an M8.2 and cut the price $300 under what was then list, because he felt "this is the camera they should have been selling all along." I have found his prices perfectly reasonable. He offers US, gray ("used mint") and genuinely used goods at graduated prices with US passport, world Leica warranty, or his own 1 year warranty, depending on the provenance. scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted June 24, 2009 Share #19 Posted June 24, 2009 I'm another happy Popflash customer. The service is always excellent regardless of whether you buy a cheap or expensive item. - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftsman Posted June 24, 2009 Share #20 Posted June 24, 2009 Popflash and Robert White... the best out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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