Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jun, I have nothing against people rebuilding their personal cameras. I would like to change my own chrome M2:s into black, if possible. The paint jobs done I have seen on pictures looks really great, and as long serial numbers are not changed, I have nothing against that at all. I would have it done tomorrow, if I knew somebody who could do it for me. But I could do another thing: Assuming I replaced the top plate on my black M4, with the same serial number, then changed the leather, and put fresh paint on the back and different levers, then I would have a M4 looking brand new. Suppose I wanted to sell it, imagine the huge amount I would get, compared to selling it with my old scratched top plate. I guess I would be tempted to do it, as I could buy two new M6 .85 for the money... I only need to get in contact with the people who make these top plates, and this is not easy, as I guess they want to run their business for themselves. As a user, I am not so upset about all this. I guess I would have more worries if I had large amounts invested in black M-bodies, as a collector. /Hans