Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In stopping by a fairly well known Leica dealer in Milwaulkee I noticed a fair number of Leicaflex SL's for sale at cheapo prices. These were decent user cameras for 200-250. I asked why they seemed so cheap and the dealer said the market has dropped out on these cameras. According to him my own SL, in near mint condition along with a "user" condition 50 summicron was worth about 375-400 at retail. Has anyone else seen this drop? These cameras were typically in the 350-550 range for the body alone! Since I am not selling I guess I would be happy if some of the collector driven prices dropped back. Is this the case with other equipment? I have been pricing good condition SM bodies and was amazed at how HIGH they are now. I would love to see the M market deflate to the point where I can actually afford more than one! Has the asian colletor market dried up? thanks for any input Dan ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com