Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Buying a used M2 - What to look out for?
From: Steve LeHuray <steve@streetphoto.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 18:45:04 -0400

> 
> On Sunday, Sep 7, 2003, at 10:39 US/Pacific, Steve LeHuray wrote:
>>> The sale also includes a
>>> late model Summicron 50mm f/2 (I believe this is the model before the
>>> telescoping hood, S/No. 298xxxxxx). Both in user condition. The price
>>> is
>>> ~US$1100 for the set. Is it a good deal, assuming everything is as
>>> described?
>> 
>> ...sounds like too much money. I recently saw a M2 button-rewind in
>> very
>> nice shape at a Leica dealer for $450. At the same dealer I bought a
>> 'beater' M3 for $380.
>> 
>> sl
>> 
> 
> What dealer was that Steve? (seriously)

Penn Camera in Wash, DC, also bought a Rollie TLR 2.8F for $200. Previously
I have bought other Leica stuff. They always have good prices on used gear.

sl


> 
> $1100 sounds like a ok price to me for a M2 with CLA and 50 Cron.
> Take a look at KEH.com for prices.
> 
> feli
> 

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