Leica shop in HK in Leica and Rangefinders Posted February 8, 2002 I would just like to add my 2 cents worth on this topic. I also live in HK, and I've done endless research into which shop was the best/cheapest before I plonked down my hard earned cash to buy an M6. I'll start off by saying that I ended up buying my M6 and 50 cron from Francisco's in Tsim Sha Tsui. I paid HKD$11100 for the body, and HKD$4850 for the lens. Keep in mind that these prices are for grey market goods. The owner there was very helpful and indeed knew what he was talking about. <p> If you're after Leicas with international warranty, then your best bet is to go to Wing Shing/Man Shing (same owner) in Mongkok. They sell only authorized goods there. As Jeff has pointed out, they are honest and reliable. Their shop is large and well stocked. Their quoted price for the M6 body was HKD$12800. <p> As for Kinefoto on Stanley St., I've had mixed experiences with them, sometimes their attitude can be very good, and sometimes shocking. Their prices are not the cheapest, however OTOH I also know some satisfied customers. <p> My advice is just to go and look at all the shops before you buy. And keep in mind that shop owners might quote a higher price to foreigners. Unless prices have changed dramatically, you can use the prices I've given above as a rough guide. <p> Hope this helps.
Leica shop in HK
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I would just like to add my 2 cents worth on this topic. I also live
in HK, and I've done endless research into which shop was the
best/cheapest before I plonked down my hard earned cash to buy an M6.
I'll start off by saying that I ended up buying my M6 and 50 cron
from Francisco's in Tsim Sha Tsui. I paid HKD$11100 for the body, and
HKD$4850 for the lens. Keep in mind that these prices are for grey
market goods. The owner there was very helpful and indeed knew what
he was talking about.
<p>
If you're after Leicas with international warranty, then your best
bet is to go to Wing Shing/Man Shing (same owner) in Mongkok. They
sell only authorized goods there. As Jeff has pointed out, they are
honest and reliable. Their shop is large and well stocked. Their
quoted price for the M6 body was HKD$12800.
<p>
As for Kinefoto on Stanley St., I've had mixed experiences with them,
sometimes their attitude can be very good, and sometimes shocking.
Their prices are not the cheapest, however OTOH I also know some
satisfied customers.
<p>
My advice is just to go and look at all the shops before you buy. And
keep in mind that shop owners might quote a higher price to
foreigners. Unless prices have changed dramatically, you can use the
prices I've given above as a rough guide.
<p>
Hope this helps.