Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/05/11

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Subject: [Leica] M6 prices are $$$
From: don.dory at gmail.com (Don Dory)
Date: Tue, 11 May 2021 12:09:11 -0500
References: <61D566BF-0F54-425D-B16E-57DFAF122E53@mac.com> <53D69C49-D27D-45DE-BF0A-A123C9F7EDF4@mac.com> <0e7f0f78-96cc-c0f3-6dc5-1c1473fc8e51@gmail.com>

My local camera store has A E-1 programs body only at $165.  I remember an
operation manager at KEH land filling dumpsters of AE-1, X700, FM's as not
worth the shelf space.

On Tue, May 11, 2021 at 10:09 AM Frank Filippone via LUG <
lug at leica-users.org> wrote:

> M6TTL or Classic models are selling for between 2500 and 3500USD, used
> or new.  When I bought my used M6TTL, it cost $1300.
>
> The .58 and .85 models go for more.
>
> Of course, you could have also invested with Madoff or bought Apple stock.
>
> Film is now the "in" photo tool.
>
> Again.
>
> Frank Filippone
> BMWRed735i at gmail.com
>
> On 5/11/2021 7:59 AM, chris williams via LUG wrote:
> > Correction. The bid is now $2800.
> >
> > Chris Williams
> > www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com
> > www.zoeicaimages.net
> > 504-231-6261
> >
> >
> >
> >> On May 11, 2021, at 10:54 AM, chris williams via LUG <
> lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?Always wanted a Leica Q, I?ve used them a good bit over the past
> couple years, loaners and rentals. Almost bought one before COVID hit, back
> when I was working LOL!
> >>
> >> Well I saw used M6 prices are going way up! Decided to sell the M6 TTL
> .58 on Fleabay to go towards a Q purchase. $2400 is the current bid,
> fingers crossed. I bought my M6 as a demo in 2002 for $1400. I can?t
> remember the last time I shot film.
> >>
> >> Not a bad investment. I guess some folks still like to shoot on film.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Chris Williams
> >> www.dcdocumentaryphotographers.com
> >> www.zoeicaimages.net
> >> 504-231-6261
> >>
> >>
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-- 
Don
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