[Leica] To restore or not to restore

[len-001 at verizon.net (Leonard Taupier)]

Hi Arturo,

Don't misunderstand what some others have told you about this  
subject. In both cases, the car and the Leica, you must consider the  
original condition of both in order to establish the restored value.  
If both are in very bad condition, the restoration will increase the  
value of both. Don't give up on your project. When finished it will  
be worth much more then it is now, just not as much as one in  
original condition. You will get a lot of satisfaction and a working  
camera as well.

Len


On Jan 5, 2009, at 9:49 AM, Arturo Canalda wrote:

> Hi to everyone!
>
> I love classic cars like as I love my classic leicas. Why a pristine
> restored Jaguar increase in value and a pristine restored Leica I  
> decrease
> in value ?
>
> What a philosophical question !.....
>
> Regards,
>
> Arturo
>
>
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