Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have now bought two M bodies and a lens on ebay. The first one listed as Mint did not work. Shutter was locked up, needed a CLA,etc. The seller agreed to and paid for this. The latest, just bought, was advertised as almost like new, except for a ding on the edge of the backdoor. From the front, it did look almost like new. Topplate was beautiful as a meter had never been used. Seller guaranteed satisfaction. When you push in on the back door where your right thumb rests, it makes a popping sound. Ran a test roll through it and lo and behold, the first two pictures had vertical, top to bottom light leaks. The lens I bought was fine but the seller never refunded the overpayment I allowed for the shipping costs as promised. He said he was a LHSA member too. I think I have bought my last camera body on ebay. Seems like there is something wrong with every body I have purchased. I have sent the body with the light leak off to Sherry and hope it can be fixed. Otherwise, I will be in a hassle with seller I am sure. Anyone else had any problems along these lines? Any comments, suggestions?