My Leica Story

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From:  <LeicaM13@aol.com>

Date: May 15, 1997





This is a great story, Just wanted to pass it on to those who might enjoy it.

My second M2 came to me via my landlord one day while I was visiting him for
an unrelated matter. Upon seeing this camera with a collapsible 50mm
Summicron on his table and knowing his 'hobby' of visiting the flea markets
and junk shops in Chicago, I asked if this camera was for sale? Yes, he said
and told me of his good fortune in finding this gem. This camera was in the
bottom of a bin of stuff, totally encased in mud and muck, looking like all
of $15 worth of junk, which is what he supposedly paid for it. He, cleaned it
as best he could which was pretty darn good. the aperture was a little stiff
and the finder was a little out of whack and the leather was missing in a few
places but all in all it was in good to fine condition, all the shutter
speeds worked the glass was clear, the insides never received the beating the
outside did, and I bought it from him for ten times what he paid for it. $28
later after a check-up and finder calibration, I was Leica-new person again!
Talk about a camera with a history!

Todd Jacobs
Chicago