this gallery is no longer Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I called the local Leica distributor here in Australia to inquire about the price for a standard CLA for an M6. Apparently it is about $US414 and this does NOT include shipping the camera to Germany.... IMHO this is ridiculous and wonder how much you pay for a CLA in your geography? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amorteguy Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I just sent my M3 in for a CLA to Sherry Krauter. I haven't received the exact price yet, but the pre-inspection estimate was in the neighborhood of $400 for a full CLA on the camera and the lens (50mm Summicron DR.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WM Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 The last time I fully CLA'd an M6 Classic costs me about $550 Australian Dollars and I nearly died ! It was done by the only 'official' Leica Service agent here in Australia, (that's what they claimed). A company called Adeal (in Altona North, Melbourne). Although the cost was high, they did an excellent job on-site, and the M6 was buttery smooth after that), so it did not have to go back to Germany, and did it in record time of 4 days, as I was in a hurry for a trip overseas. Excellent service there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
this gallery is no longer Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Interesting feedback. It was ADEAL who gave me that quote. When I asked what a CLR service actually entails, I didn't get the impression they know what they are doing, despite the high cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumo_kun Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Here in Japan is varies widely. For an M to get overhauled can cost around $250 for a cheaper place (but good as far as recommendations are concerned) to $350-$400 or so for service by Kanto Camera (the most famous Leica repair/restoring place here) to about $500 for a really famous place that probably is drowning in their own fame. I don't know about official Leica rates. These prices all exclude parts etc. and are rough estimates. It seems like $400 is a decent enough price but with shipping as extra it is a bit steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikp Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 There is a very good guy here in the Netherlands where i had my M3 and M4 CLAd. That cost me about US$ 200 each. That excludes shipping cost, but they are not very high (inside the Netherlands around $15 for both together). You can find him on kamera-service.info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher_a._junker1 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 If you e-mail Sherry Krauter and describe what exactly needs to be done, she responds with an e-mail quote for CLA, etc. She did a great job on my M3 and Leica CL. Her e-mail address is: repair@sherrykrauter.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumpton Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Quite surprised at these prices. I beliewve that Kindermann in Toronto area or David Lau in the same area would do this much more cheaply, and in Canadian $ (about 93% of USD). As for the emails or addresses I don't have them handy (I am away from home) but if you want to contact me in a week I can probably give them to you (google Kinderman or Kindermann Toronto Canada photo if you want). Lau is probably cheaper, but it depends how much CLA you want I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 goggle Steven Choi of Los Angeles. Reputable, fairly priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentigern Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 The CLA of my M3 at Leica UK was GBP250 - so nearly USD500. You know at times it does seem that Leicathings are more expensive here than virtually anywhere else on the planet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean_. Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 700 euros in germany for a M6. Besides a CLA light leaks has to be repaired, but still it is ridiculously expensive. But I'm afraid that Leicas also cost the most in germany, apparently somehow during the transport overseas they lose some of their intrinsic value! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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