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Where to buy new Leica M?
- Thread starter Amin
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Vivek
Guest
Check your PM. Avoid boutique shops. 
wstam
Member
Not exactly true. I bought mine in SG in Apr without any lens. Just the body. Must know which shops to go to. Anyway don't think they have stock at this moment.Hong Kong or Singapore, I guess, but you will have to buy the kit lens (Noctilux) with it..
It's a bit late to get one soon; that would just be pure luck.
As a consumer: I would put in a backorder with several dealers.
As dealer: I'm not taking any backorders, because most of those are lost when other dealers get deliveries. (See previous paragraph.) This way when one finally shows up, I can simply enter an order and ship it. There is no point in actively collecting backorders as the effort will not be rewarded the vast majority of the time.
Have had many conversations over the years with Leica and the regional rep about creating a system so dealers don't lose backorders to other dealers. They listen patiently and agree it's a good idea, and then carry on.
As a consumer: I would put in a backorder with several dealers.
As dealer: I'm not taking any backorders, because most of those are lost when other dealers get deliveries. (See previous paragraph.) This way when one finally shows up, I can simply enter an order and ship it. There is no point in actively collecting backorders as the effort will not be rewarded the vast majority of the time.
Have had many conversations over the years with Leica and the regional rep about creating a system so dealers don't lose backorders to other dealers. They listen patiently and agree it's a good idea, and then carry on.
edwardkaraa
New member
I don't think it would be realistic to hope to get one before at least 3-4 months if you're very lucky.
bijansabet
New member
Thanks everyone (and Amin!). I've got my name on 3 lists. Two local and also the Leica store in NYC
I guess one day I'll get a nice surprise phone call!
I guess one day I'll get a nice surprise phone call!
bijansabet
New member
I like it a lot. Thx !Bijan, how are you liking your 35 FLE?
-Robert
scho
Well-known member
Peter Klein
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1. Shangri-La
2. El Dorado
3. The Unobtanium mine near Roswell, New Mexico.
2. El Dorado
3. The Unobtanium mine near Roswell, New Mexico.
Delivery Patterns
We all need to have something to do while waiting for our M to arrive. I have observed the following delivery patterns, mostly from posts on the Leica camera forum.
1) Leica Stores get the biggest allocation, and require no deposit to get on their waiting list. Initial orders at the Los Angeles store were delivered within 2 weeks, but I'm sure the wait would be longer now.
2) Leica Boutiques get the next biggest allocation, with some locations having serviced over two dozen customers. They are independently owned, and some require deposits or prepayments. I have heard of deliveries in less than 4 weeks.
3) Medium-sized Leica dealers seem to be next in line. A post claims PopFlash delivered to their 28th (or was it 25th) customer waiting last week.
4) Small shops are receiving some allocations. I was #7 on the list locally and received mine last week after a six month wait.
5) Big photo dealers, like the ones listed on nowinstock.net, are also receiving stock. I have no data on how quickly they are fulfilling their list.
Calling small dealers is a bit like mushroom hunting. I ran into a 10770 in Orlando in April and was able to refer another buyer to the store. Pure luck for us both.
Happy hunting.
We all need to have something to do while waiting for our M to arrive. I have observed the following delivery patterns, mostly from posts on the Leica camera forum.
1) Leica Stores get the biggest allocation, and require no deposit to get on their waiting list. Initial orders at the Los Angeles store were delivered within 2 weeks, but I'm sure the wait would be longer now.
2) Leica Boutiques get the next biggest allocation, with some locations having serviced over two dozen customers. They are independently owned, and some require deposits or prepayments. I have heard of deliveries in less than 4 weeks.
3) Medium-sized Leica dealers seem to be next in line. A post claims PopFlash delivered to their 28th (or was it 25th) customer waiting last week.
4) Small shops are receiving some allocations. I was #7 on the list locally and received mine last week after a six month wait.
5) Big photo dealers, like the ones listed on nowinstock.net, are also receiving stock. I have no data on how quickly they are fulfilling their list.
Calling small dealers is a bit like mushroom hunting. I ran into a 10770 in Orlando in April and was able to refer another buyer to the store. Pure luck for us both.
Happy hunting.
Tamarkin Camera in Chicago ( Tamarkin Camera | America's Premier Leica Specialist Since 1971 ) is a wonderful store. The owner, Dan could not be more helpful and knowledgeable. He also has a great inventory of very clean used gear.
airfrogusmc
Well-known member
Murphys in Lexington is showing one
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