Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> William Gower wrote: > > > I'm not a collector, and the last thing I need is to buy a Camera that I > > shouldn't use on account of it's rarity. > B.D. wrote: > I know there are collectors on the list who will jump on me for this - > but the camera was made TO BE USED. So if you want a black M4, and can > afford it, buy it, use it, and then pass it on to your kids or > grandkids. Rest assured Solms probably has at least one of every model > they ever made, and if they don't, Leica is an even more pathetically > managed company than I believe it to be. I agree, B.D. Interestingly, a well-brassed M4 in good mechanical condition seems to bring out higher bidders on You-Know-where-auction site than an extremely clean M4 with a couple of dings.. Go figure. Regards Sonny Carter (who is no relation to Sandy Carter, and envies the ability to ask the question, "Where can I buy film in Kiev?)