Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]************************************************ Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 15:00:22 -0300 From: Pablo Kolodny <salvajegrapa@interlink.com.ar> Subject: [Leica] M6 User @ London Dears, Would you to tell me how are prices in London comparing to New York. My father is leaving Buenos Aires to London in a couple of weeks and I´d like him to acquire a cheap M6 in user condition with 35 mm Summicron or Summaron. He does not have to much time to waste in finding the stuff so I´ll apreciate any heklping you could give us, addresses of leica/photo stores...used leica stores and so on... In advance, thanks Pablo ********************************************** Pablo, My fairly recent (May) experience buying Leica gear in London is different from Nathan's. I found that prices for many items were below US dealer's and Shutterbug ad prices. Example: I bought a mint condition BM 2.8 Collapsible Elmar with front and rear caps for the equivalent of $250.00. I also bought a Billingham "Alice" bag from Classic Camera for $90.00 US. These were from the stores in the Pied Bull Yard across the street from the British Museum. Both Jessop and Classic Camera had a good selection of vintage Leica, Rollei and Nikon equipment. Many of the Leica items at Jessop were on consignment from individuals and, as such, were only negotiable to a minimum established by the seller. Also, the more recent the consignment was made, the lower the price reflecting the changing conditions. Above prices include VAT tax of 10 - 11%, I believe which is refundable when you leave England. Ran into a vacationing LA Times staff photographer on Westminster Bridge and he eyed my M6/35mm ASPH and said he was saving for one and that all the paper gives them to use are Nikon N90s with a zoom lens but that they are moving rapidly to digital. Looking forward to meeting many of you at LHSA in October. Jim Licquia River Forest, IL