[Leica] M9 reliability question

[photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)]

Thanks to all who have replied. So the story is not that simple?not only do 
I need to know whether the sensor has been replaced but also whether it has 
been replaced with the old one or the new one. I have asked the seller when 
the replacement got done.

And no, I do not want to deal with the hassle of sending a camera to Germany 
and then waiting for who knows how long. My previous experience sending my 
M8 for repair back in 2009 or 10 was not that great.

Cheers,
Nathan

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> On 01 Jun 2016, at 14:22, Frank Verizon 2 2016 <red735i at verizon.net> 
> wrote:
> 
> I would buy the one that has not had the sensor replaced, if I could 
> determine the replacement is required. Then I would send it in for sensor 
> replacement, getting the complete camera checked out and adjusted for 
> free. 
> 
> There are those that would say buying a non-current digicam is silly. You 
> are buying old technology. Not as good. My argument is that if it does the 
> job you want, when you buy it, the age of the technology is not relevant. 
> 
> The M9 has proven itself to me to be reliable and a great back end for 
> Leica glass. 
> 
> $2500 is a bargain
> 
> Frank
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Jun 1, 2016, at 12:05 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> 
> wrote:
> 
> I have always said that once the M9 prices come down to a level that I am 
> prepared to pay, I will buy one. Well, in the past week I have seen two 
> for sale, for $2500 and $2200, respectively. The one I saw this morning 
> has had the sensor replaced. Those prices are within my range, but I now 
> have doubts about reliability. Clearly, buying an M9 that has not had a 
> sensor replacement is out of the question; but in case one has had it, is 
> the new sensor reliable?or is it just a matter of time before it starts 
> rotting just like the original one did? And are there other reliability 
> issues besides the sensor? Digital Leicas have not had a stellar record.
> 
> 
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