Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Marc - We are in accord, as usual, but let me add that rarities are one thing and instant rarities are another. We both collect rare Leica items but producing a "Limited Edition" of say 500 Specials is not what one would consider being worthy of the word "rare". As you know, I had a black 85/1.5 Summarex which was truly a rare item but it commanded a much lesser price than the more in demand Thambar ($3K vs 5K) In a message dated 97-10-25 03:26:01 EDT, you write: << Oh, horse patooties, The camera world is full of rare and not-so-valuable items. The auxiliary lenses for the Super Paxettes and Werras are exceedingly hard to find but aren't worth diddly when you do find them, as there is virtually no demand. >>