tuan_hoang1 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hi all, I'm looking for Elmarit 90mm chrome lens and got to above website. It has a really good price $949.98. Because the price is too good to be true, I called the store which based in Brooklyn, NY. First thing, they asked me if I wanted to have a new or used one (according to the ad on their website, I believe all item are new) then asked me if I wanted to have one made in Canada or Germany. I told them that I wanted to have new one made in Germany. They told me the price would be $1150 ! This price is still acceptable for me. However, I have a doubt about their company. Anyone had an experience with this store, please let me know. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_carruthers Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Bait and Switch - that's their MO. There are far better dealers out there, like B&H. Maybe a few dollars more, but at least you'll get what you want and they are honest. I had to get my money back from them via my credit card company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy_mancuso Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 http://www.resellerratings.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin_polk Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Heres their store, if you want to buy in person: http://donwiss.com/pictures/BrooklynStores/h0042.htm STAY AWAY! VERY FAR AWAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew1 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I will suggest that you not do business with this firm. I suspect there's a good chance you may not be happy in the end. Yes, B$H will give you a good price, but from my own experience (and everything I have read here over the years), I would suggest that you look up Rich Pinto (Photovillage.com- a some-time poster here...), or Robert White; or Craig at Tamarkin (again, .com works) or some other smaller dealer that will give you just as good a lens, for a competetive price. I bet Better to send your sales mark-up money to a smaller company who needs it more, and will give you good service along with the price you want to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_evans4 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 <p>Even $950 is a ridiculous amount of money for a 90mm lens for 35mm. If this is a rangefinder lens just get the Cosina ("Voigtländer") alternative or a Canon or Nikon 85mm (other than f1.5), If it's for the R, consider any of various excellent alternatives and add the price of whatever "rear lens cap" you need.</p><p><em>the price would be $1150 ! This price is still acceptable for me.</em></p><p>Yes? I'd spend the difference on film, a vacation, beer, etc.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajabbi Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 They asked me if I wanted the 24MM Elmarit ASPH lens made in Japan or Germany. The German lens was $200.00 more. Since I have been a Leica Devotee for fifty -four years, I used a few unmentionable phrases and hung up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 i wouldn't buy Leica gear or a Rolex from a seller of cheap electronics. something about the deal smells awful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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