Thoughts on LEICA M ?
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Nice price. Thats more than SGD2000 more than what I paid for mine.
B&H advertised as USD6,950 or S$8,600
SO plus GST 7% should be going for around S$9,200 in Singapore
B&H advertised as USD6,950 or S$8,600
SO plus GST 7% should be going for around S$9,200 in Singapore
Check out prices in Europe. Its even better.
NazgulKing
Senior Member
Where would you buy it in Europe?
England, Germany, Vienna etc. Look for the dealers that give you back the most VAT. It ranges anywhere from 10 to 15% if you pay via credit card to 16 to 19% if you pay via bank transfer (more trust involved). Better yet if you or the dealer have export accounts.
Euro6200 X 0.81 (minus VAT) X 1.07 (GST) + shipping and insurance.
I know some people under declare to save the GST which is quite substantial but then insurance won't pay out if things go wrong.
Having said that, it is a little late to place an order now since most dealers already have a long list of preorders.
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sillbeers15
Member
Price of Leica products are the highest in Asia comparing to Europe and US.
However lets not forget the equation about availability and when.
For those of us who wish not to wait for too long will have to pay the premium. On the other hand do not complain about long wait if $ is what is compared solely.
Why do you think Leica choose Asia to launch the new M and why SG is first in Asia to be available with the new M?....go figure out the answer.
However lets not forget the equation about availability and when.
For those of us who wish not to wait for too long will have to pay the premium. On the other hand do not complain about long wait if $ is what is compared solely.
Why do you think Leica choose Asia to launch the new M and why SG is first in Asia to be available with the new M?....go figure out the answer.
lynn88
New Member
You guys certainly have your facts right! Operations at the official Leica Stores are no longer run by Max Photo since last year and are now run by Leica Camera Asia Pacific. I hope you will be able to resolve any issues you have.
On a side note...
Lynn
ur set? 
You guys certainly have your facts right! Operations at the official Leica Stores are no longer run by Max Photo since last year and are now run by Leica Camera Asia Pacific. I hope you will be able to resolve any issues you have.
On a side note...
Lynn
lynn88
New Member
ur set?
I wish it were mine. but currently all of SG only have demo sets to try and pre-order, takehome sets won't be available till they are available
Lynn
I wish it were mine. but currently all of SG only have demo sets to try and pre-order, takehome sets won't be available till they are available
Lynn
woot.. so now can go Click and play with the demo set. need to queue boh :bsmilie:
lynn88
New Member
Thoth
Senior Member
I wish it were mine. but currently all of SG only have demo sets to try and pre-order, takehome sets won't be available till they are available
Lynn
Seeya on Sat... :bsmilie:
Double Negative
Member
And some people doubted me... 
sillbeers15
Member
Some fortunate ones will be collecting their cameras today.
NazgulKing
Senior Member
I wouldn't be too eager to get the camera at the moment. Better to let others enjoy the joys of early adopter bugs which there are sure to be plenty, knowing Leica.
I am fine with the bugs. My M9 has served me well from the day it was released and is now still serving me well in the form of a M9-P.
What I am afraid of is that Leica just raised the price of the M in Singapore. This feels alot like what they did with the Monochrom, only to drop it by 1K with the second batch.
sillbeers15
Member
Managed to collect my M an hour ago.
Congrats!
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