Is the try-a-Leica program still active in the USA?

[Ken Ford]

I have this unnatural urge to try an M7.

We have a Calumet nearby but I don't want to call them with a question today (last Saturday before Christmas, they're probably nuts over there).

Is Leica USA still doing their loaner program? I didn't see anything on the website, but the program has always been very low key.

 

[SolaresLarrave]

Ken, I'd contact Dave. He's the best person to know. But then, he'll probably want you to buy an M7 new... It's in his best interest, inn'it? 😉

How does (or did) that program work? Loaner? Without a credit card number to back the loan?

Come to think about it... you can also lease an M7 from Calumet. The lease option is still available in their site. I saw it a while ago, when I was considering leasing or renting glass.

Take care!

 

[Ken Ford]

Francisco, IIRC it was a pure loaner deal. You had to schedule it in advance and they'd loan you an M7 or MP plus one (?) lens. I'd simply slap my corporate AMEX for a deposit, that way it'd be insured too.

I'll keep looking, and email Dave if I don't find anything.

Thanks!