Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/08

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Subject: Prices
From: Brook Acklom <brooka@c031.aone.net.au>
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 1997 12:31:58 +1000

Hi LUGers,
I've been a lurker for a little while thanks to the boss's net connection
(don't have one myself, yet).

I run M & R systems, and am definitely a Leica *nut*. A couple of group
members have very kindly assisted with answers to questions I've put before,
so here's another:

I'm unloading some gear surplus to current needs, and while I'm pretty
familiar with value of second hand gear here in Australia, I'm out of touch
with values in bigger markets, U.S. for example. I'm considering ads in
places like rec.photo.marketplace  etc., but am unsure of current
*international* pricing.

The gear I have is an R3 MOT (meter not working, otherwise E.C.), Winder &
Grip, a R/A Finder and a 60mm f2.8 Macro w/ 1:1 Tube.

I figure a good price for which to offer this is AUS$1000 the lot, but how
does this compare to prices in other parts of the world?

I'm very interested, because Leica prices generally (both new and second
hand) have absolutely fallen through the floor here in Oz lately. From what
I hear around the trade, anyone who bought Leica in Oz 5 months or more ago
- - new or s/h - can basically wipe a third to a half off the value of their
gear! I hear some dealers are shedding tears colored about cc200R !

Any *pricing advice* gratefully received.

PAUL COHEN

E-mail c/o:   brooka@c031.aone.net.au