Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Len. I asked since I might sell mine should I acquire an M8. There was no black dot 'version' to my best knowledge; I was lucky to find a little black 'Leica' dot and have it carefully replace the red Leica trademark. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-001@verizon.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] > Hello Seth, > > I'm sure Bob will get back to you but two weeks ago I bought a new > (new old stock) black M6 from my dealer for $1199.00. It has never > been out of the store and is as shipped from Leica condition with > box, cards, etc. But it's not a Wetzlar version or a black dot > version. But I got it for between $150 and $300 less then other on > line dealers are getting for near mint M6's without the boxes. But I > admit my dealer treats me very well. As another example he sold me a > near mint LHSA Black paint M6-TTL .85 in original box with cards etc > for $1900. KEH wants $2029. for one in EX condition. > > Len > > > On Dec 18, 2008, at 6:09 PM, Seth Rosner wrote: > >> Bob, what do M6's fetch? Mine is early black Wetzlar very close to >> true mint and, for those who care, sports a black 'Leica' dot in >> place of the red one. Like it as it seems to my eye less obtrusive. >> >> Seth >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Adler" <rgacpa@yahoo.com> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:14 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: M7 >> >> >> Glad you didn't fall in one of those holes. Red Rock State Park is >> a beauty; I believe it was the first state park in the US (I think >> I remember reading that on the Park's brochure). >> Great to be there during such a unique event. Sounds like you made >> wonderful use of your time and VERY much looking forward to your >> images. >> Enjoy Santa Monica. If you want some great fruit, go to one of >> their farmer's markets. >> As for the M7, I've looked at some recently completed auctions on >> that site and they are selling for a bit more than my asking. KEH >> has them for a couple of hundred more in about the same condition. >> But you are correct, My M6 sold in 2 days! >> Take care and stay verticle. >> Best, >> Bob >> Bob Adler >> Palo Alto, CA >> http://www.raflexions.com >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Geoff Hopkinson <hoppyman@bigpond.net.au> >> To: Bob Adler <rgacpa@yahoo.com>; Leica Users Group <lug@leica- >> users.org> >> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:26:11 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: M7 >> >> Smartass! Today I do have a good bruise in the corner of my eye! We >> have >> made it to Santa Monica and its nice to have some warmer weather . >> The ocean >> is visible a block away outside our window, cool! Can you believe >> that we >> had six inches of snow on the garden outside our room in LV. One >> block from >> the strip. Red Rock canyon was pretty unique with all of the snow. >> We were >> in a 4WD Hummer and got into the park just before it closed. We >> went off >> road at one point but got stuck in a snow drift after 200 metres. >> We were >> nearly stuck until the rangers came to find us. Once we got out of >> the snow >> drift we made it back onto the road and that was plenty slippery >> enough on >> its own. not good to be sliding without control near large holes in >> the >> ground. The rangers met us in time to send us home from the park >> which was >> all shut down. Tell you what though, I am sore today after my >> tumbles. But >> I've shot a LOT of snow pictures. Sample attached. Its not workedI >> up into a >> proper photo yet but I'm pretty excited for having been there. We >> shall be >> discussing Yosemite at great length, methinks! >> I've been trying to sell my M7 for more than 6 months with no luck. >> Seems >> everyone wants M6's. One of those Leica peculiarities. Anyhoo, I >> can get it >> back and keep it now. Just have to try to shoot some film on >> occasion. I >> have a really nice M3 as well. >> Chhers >> Santa Monica Hoppy >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Adler" <rgacpa@yahoo.com> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 3:48 AM >> Subject: [Leica] FS: M7 >> >> >> I would like to sell my M7, 0.72. It's in perfect working order and >> has been >> used to take photos, so there are a few scuff marks, nothing more. >> I'm the >> original owner. It's never been dropped or hammered with my head... >> Pictures are here: >> http://www.raflexions.com/M7 >> Asking $1,650 plus buyer pays UPS shipping and insurance. >> Original box, instructions, strap and a Kirk arca plate for those >> who dare >> to use a tripod. >> Best, >> Bob >> Bob Adler >> Palo Alto, CA >> http://www.raflexions.com >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> ---------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.19/1855 - Release Date: >> 12/18/2008 10:16 AM >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. 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