Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/19

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Subject: [Leica]
From: grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey@mchsi.com)
Date: Fri Dec 19 10:36:17 2008
References: <228180.20522.qm@web82108.mail.mud.yahoo.com><A2A3DFAEEF1C4B0FB2CF6B4B8573C65F@D1S9FY41><E0DBE552-5362-4214-949B-F31E882DC7E1@verizon.net> <CA83A4DC8D704645AAD6DF3B313C9610@D1S9FY41>

 
Seth,


Get a M8.2 Black body and you get the black dot free, no extra charge. ?By 
the way what's wrong with the Red Dot??


Gene -------------- Original message from "Seth Rosner" 
<sethrosner@nycap.rr.com>: --------------


> Thanks, Len. I asked since I might sell mine should I acquire an M8. There 
> was no black dot 'version' to my best knowledge; I was lucky to find a 
> little black 'Leica' dot and have it  carefully replace the red Leica 
> trademark.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Leonard Taupier" 
> To: "Leica Users Group" 
> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 6:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica]
> 
> 
> > Hello Seth,
> >
> > I'm sure Bob will get back to you but two weeks ago I bought a new
> > (new old stock) black M6 from my dealer for $1199.00. It has never
> > been out of the store and is as shipped from Leica condition with
> > box, cards, etc. But it's not a Wetzlar version or a black dot
> > version. But I got it for between $150 and $300 less then other on
> > line dealers are getting for near mint M6's without the boxes. But I
> > admit my dealer treats me very well. As another example he sold me a
> > near mint LHSA Black paint M6-TTL .85 in original box with cards etc
> > for $1900. KEH wants $2029. for one in EX condition.
> >
> > Len
> >
> >
> > On Dec 18, 2008, at 6:09 PM, Seth Rosner wrote:
> >
> >> Bob, what do M6's fetch? Mine is early black Wetzlar very close to
> >> true mint and, for those who care, sports a black 'Leica' dot in
> >> place of the red one. Like it as it seems to my eye less obtrusive.
> >>
> >> Seth
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Adler" 
> >> To: "Leica Users Group" 
> >> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:14 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: M7
> >>
> >>
> >> Glad you didn't fall in one of those holes. Red Rock State Park is
> >> a beauty; I believe it was the first state park in the US (I think
> >> I remember reading that on the Park's brochure).
> >> Great to be there during such a unique event. Sounds like you made
> >> wonderful use of your time and VERY much looking forward to your
> >> images.
> >> Enjoy Santa Monica. If you want some great fruit, go to one of
> >> their farmer's markets.
> >> As for the M7, I've looked at some recently completed auctions on
> >> that site and they are selling for a bit more than my asking. KEH
> >> has them for a couple of hundred more in about the same condition.
> >> But you are correct, My M6 sold in 2 days!
> >> Take care and stay verticle.
> >> Best,
> >> Bob
> >> Bob Adler
> >> Palo Alto, CA
> >> http://www.raflexions.com
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: Geoff Hopkinson 
> >> To: Bob Adler ; Leica Users Group 
> >> users.org>
> >> Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:26:11 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] FS: M7
> >>
> >> Smartass! Today I do have a good bruise in the corner of my eye! We
> >> have
> >> made it to Santa Monica and its nice to have some warmer weather .
> >> The ocean
> >> is visible a block away outside our window, cool! Can you believe
> >> that we
> >> had six inches of snow on the garden outside our room in LV. One
> >> block from
> >> the strip. Red Rock canyon was pretty unique with all of the snow.
> >> We were
> >> in a 4WD Hummer and got into the park just before it closed. We
> >> went off
> >> road at one point but got stuck in a snow drift after 200 metres.
> >> We were
> >> nearly stuck until the rangers came to find us. Once we got out of
> >> the snow
> >> drift we made it back onto the road and that was plenty slippery
> >> enough on
> >> its own. not good to be sliding without control near large holes in
> >> the
> >> ground. The rangers met us in time to send us home from the park
> >> which was
> >> all shut down. Tell you what though, I am sore today after my
> >> tumbles. But
> >> I've shot a LOT of snow pictures. Sample attached. Its not workedI
> >> up into a
> >> proper photo yet but I'm pretty excited for having been there. We
> >> shall be
> >> discussing Yosemite at great length, methinks!
> >> I've been trying to sell my M7 for more than 6 months with no luck.
> >> Seems
> >> everyone wants M6's. One of those Leica peculiarities. Anyhoo, I
> >> can get it
> >> back and keep it now. Just have to try to shoot some film on
> >> occasion. I
> >> have a really nice M3 as well.
> >> Chhers
> >> Santa Monica Hoppy
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Adler" 
> >> To: "Leica Users Group" 
> >> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 3:48 AM
> >> Subject: [Leica] FS: M7
> >>
> >>
> >> I would like to sell my M7, 0.72. It's in perfect working order and
> >> has been
> >> used to take photos, so there are a few scuff marks, nothing more.
> >> I'm the
> >> original owner. It's never been dropped or hammered with my head...
> >> Pictures are here:
> >> http://www.raflexions.com/M7
> >> Asking $1,650 plus buyer pays UPS shipping and insurance.
> >> Original box, instructions, strap and a Kirk arca plate for those
> >> who dare
> >> to use a tripod.
> >> Best,
> >> Bob
> >> Bob Adler
> >> Palo Alto, CA
> >> http://www.raflexions.com
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >>
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Replies: Reply from sethrosner at nycap.rr.com (Seth Rosner) ([Leica])
In reply to: Message from rgacpa at yahoo.com (Bob Adler) ([Leica] FS: M7)
Message from sethrosner at nycap.rr.com (Seth Rosner) ([Leica])
Message from len-001 at verizon.net (Leonard Taupier) ([Leica])
Message from sethrosner at nycap.rr.com (Seth Rosner) ([Leica])