[Leica] Vedr: Vedr: How to check a M9

[photo.forrest at earthlink.net (Phil Forrest)]

If the seller sent you a DNG file you can get the serial number from
using M9Info. It's the first line of data.
It would be good to possibly reunite this camera with its rightful
owner if it is in fact stolen.

Phil Forrest


On Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:46:52 +0000 (GMT)
Geir <ftwno1 at yahoo.no> wrote:

> Yes Frank i know the danger if it is stolen. And since the seller did
> not have the recipt and is not willing to give me the serialno of the
> camera i said no thanks. I will go to Hong Kong one of thise days and
> see if i can get a new.Little more expencive at first but might be
> the cheapest when the day is over. I think there is some here on the
> list that live in HK can you please email me where is the best place
> in HK to shop for a Leica M9 or M9-P? Kind regards Geir 
> 
> ________________________________
>  Fra: Frank Filippone <red735i at earthlink.net>
> Til: 'Leica Users Group' <lug at leica-users.org> 
> Sendt: Onsdag, 11. januar 2012 23.08
> Emne: Re: [Leica] Vedr:  How to check a M9
>   
> Advice:? NEVER believe the story for something that is up for sale.
> EVER.
> 
> Assume that it is for sale (at the price quoted, or something less),
> its condition is unknown (even if it is in your hands) , it will need
> a CLA at least, and it may be stolen.
> 
> It could be a big financial mistake to you as you get it working
> again...... Leica repairs are terribly $$$ and if you need a sensor
> replacement......
> 
> If it is a stolen M9, and it ever needs repair by Leica ( and it
> will), anywhere in the world, it realistically could be removed from
> you without reimbursement.
> 
> Frank Filippone
> Red735i at earthlink.net
> 
> It was sold in USA in october last year and found its way to
> Philippines where i can buy it. I will google the serialno asap when
> i get it. The seller was reluctant to give it to me but i said if no
> serialno no sale. Hope soon i will be the owner of a M9 and a
> Summicron M 28mm F2 0 ASPH. Kind regards
> Geir
> 
> 
> 
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