Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yeah, $850 is a lot for an M4-P in Leica's new finish - BRASS. Sounds like $500 worth, more like. Stuart Phillips - -----Original Message----- From: Bill Satterfield [mailto:cwsat@istate.net] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 1:47 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Small Leica M system for sale Are the other items a tad high too? Bmceowen@aol.com wrote: >I've made the transition to digital so I'm ready to part ways with the Leica >gear. As unlikely as this is I'd prefer to sell the whole set as one package >and have set what I hope will be an attractive asking price for the set. >I'll sell the entire package (everything listed below) for $3,500 -- a >savings of $500 over the individual prices. Otherwise, prices are as listed. > >Also, please note you'll get in touch with me much faster by sending >inquiries to mceowen@aol.com rather than simply clicking reply. I only use >the bmceowen address for listserves but I check the mceowen address all the >time > >I'll ship UPS ground or USPS Priority Mail within the U.S. 48 free on any >lens or the body. International shipping or expedited shipping will require a >little extra though. So without further ado, here's what I've got to offer . >. . : > >Leica M4-P body (serial # 1587xxx) . . . . $850* >A definite "user" cosmetically but a true workhorse/champion mechanically. >Not quite ugly but close: The white "Leica" letting on the top cover is gone >(completely--not a trace to be found). There is significant brassing on the >ends of the body near the strap lugs (though it's currently covered with >black gaffer's tape). The paint around the outside edge of the back door is >probably 50-60 percent gone. There are 4-5 small pin size (and slightly >larger) dings on the top cover. The bottom plate is fairly scuffed up. >Overall, the black finish has a generally worn look and feel to it. >Mechanically, however, the camera is great. It received a complete Sherry >Krauter CLA about two years ago. It works great. In short, it's an excellent >shooter. It's not so ugly to be ashamed of but certainly has a look of >business about it. Includes a Nikon nylon strap mounted on Leica M hardware >(I may have a Leica strap lying around as well). > >I've priced it just a tad higher than is probably completely fair but I'd >rather hold onto it until I get a couple of lenses sold. If you're buying a >lens or two I can come down a bit on the body. > > >LENSES: > >Cosina 15mm f4.5 Aspherical w/ finder . . . . . $300* >This is the same lens as the Voigtlander Heliar but labeled Cosina. Black >finish. Excellent condition. Includes the bayonet mount adapter, caps and the >15mm finder. > >Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f 2.8 (serial # 3793xxx) . . . . $1,200* >Excellent lens in Excellent condition. Perfect optics. "Fourth version" with >46mm filter size. Includes rectangular hood. > >Leitz Summicron-M 50mm f 2.0 (serial # 3261xxx) . . . . $600* >Made in Canada "Fifth Version" with focusing tab, removeable hood and 39mm >filter size. Excellent condition -- just the slightest finish wear where hood >attaches. Optics are perfect. Includes hood #12538 and Heliopan UV. A "SWEET" >lens! > >Leitz Summicron-M 90mm f 2.0 (serial # 2813xxx) . . . . $750* >This is the 1980-81 compact Made in Canada version with the 49mm filters and >the retractable hood which covers the aperture ring when retracted. Nice >sharp lens. A little more finish wear than the other lenses but not by much. >I'd call it Excellent-minus. Includes box. > >Leica 28mm brightline finder. Excellent condition . . . . . $200 > >Voigtlander 25mm brightline finder . . . . . . $100 >Excellent-minus condition (only because someone tried to mark out the >lettering with a Sharpie). > > >* All my prices become much more negotiable if you're interested in a couple >of lenses or a body and lens. The more you buy the better deal I'll make. > >Remember, you'll get in touch with me much faster by sending inquiries to >mceowen@aol.com rather than simply clicking reply. > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html