Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi folks, I'm looking at purchasing a chrome M-4 (my first M body--I currently have a CL w/40mm and 90mm lenses) , serial #1192020 from Ken Hansen photo. Ken's asking $1050 for it, and it's in Exc+ (his grading) shape. I have the camera in-hand, and there are very few rub marks (some around the strap lugs, but no big deal); a small piece of leather is chipped off on the back just above the film dial. The film advancement is louder than that of my husband's M2-R, and it's not as smooth. Ken tells me it would cost about $100 to have the camera overhauled completely and about $120 to have the leather replaced on the full body. Given the fact most M4s I've found are much more expensive, I'm trying to decide if I should buy this one and have the work done myself, OR if I should send it back and keep looking. I'm not wanting a "collector" condition M4, just a user---but a great condtion user, if that makes sense. I would appreciate your advice on whether to keep it, and if so, where to send it to have the work done completely and at a fair price. Thanks for your time. Kim Sherman