It may work something like this: a lot of lenses use CA061100, It is
amongst the oldest part number series, like CE, CB, ZC series. If they sell
some on a regular basis, they stock the part. If something does not sell
ANY in say 2, 3, or 4 years, they may dump the part and don't restock it.
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John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
631-424-2121 For Free Olympus manuals,
please call 1-800-221-3000
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Veglia" <msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Discontinued lenses
> I just ordered a CA066100 lock from Olympus Parts. Much to my surprise,
they
> are sending it out and I am to mail them a check when I receive it--I
guess
> because it is so inexpensive it is not worth a credit card transaction fee
> to deal with. There did seem to be a genuine desire to help. There seems
to
> be some hope after all, once you talk with the right people (who do not
seem
> to be the ones answering the toll free Customer Service number).
>
> Mike Veglia
> Motor Sport Visions Photography
> http://www.motorsportvisions.com
>
>
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