Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Howard Cummer writes in part: > I am noting with interest that the exotic lenses are receiving bids > but the exotic cameras are not. > The following are on offer and no bids have been > received Leica 250GG Aeronautica (asking $10,000) Leica MP #227 > (asking $20,000) M6J Set (asking $5,000) Model 1A (asking 5,000) 111G > Swedish Crown (asking $3,500) > Leica M6 0.85 (asking $2,200 - reduced to $1,800) and the auction has > about another 14 hours to run. Could it be that the collectors are > saving their money to buy M8's? Or perhaps they are just holding back > until the final moments of the auction - but I don't think so. I > think the collectible market is going soft - based on the evidence Howard, I can't speak to the M6 and M6J as I don't consider either of these cameras to be very collectable. The MP and black paint IIIG both have a couple of changes in their lifetimes which effect their perceived value - at least in my mind (i.e. significant replacement of parts). Also, although I have bought from Igavel before, the fairly hefty buyer's premium will discourage potential buyers. I don't see anyone rushing to bid on the 1.2 Noctilux prototype lens either. Greg J. Lorenzo Calgary, Alberta