Re: [Leica] Sell or part exchange?

[chucko@siteconnect.com (Chuck Albertson)]

Neil,

I don't know what the local market is like there, but I did a similar
trade-up of a 28 (previous version in very good condition, plus cash) for a
new 24. I recall getting 60 to 65 per cent of the resale value of the lens,
which was re-sold pretty quickly. I also had the option of selling the lens
myself, but it was too much of a hassle. You know the dealer, of course, but
I would try to talk up the trade-in value of the 28 a bit.

In any event, I never regretted the deal---the 24 is a really nice lens, one
that I'm using more than I thought I would.

Chuck Albertson
Seattle, Wash.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Frankish" <nfrnkish@tcd.ie>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 1:36 AM
Subject: [Leica] Sell or part exchange?


> I am in a little bit of a dilemma.  I bought a 35 becuase I felt 28 gave
> too much distortion for "street photography", but sometimes the 35 is just
> not wide enough. However 28 is too close to 35, so I thought I might
> replace the 28 with a 24. At the same time, I could do with a second body.
> As a consequence, I am considering a deal with my local shop, trading in
> the 28 plus cash (lots) for a 24 and a secondhand M6 body. The problem is
> that I'm only getting half of what I paid for the 28 (latest, boxed and in
> mint condition) - about $850. I think I might be better selling the 28
> privately, or doing a private swap for a less than mint M6, but prices are
> higher here, and $850 might be reasonable. Any comments?
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