Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just recently begun building my Leica system. So far, I've purchased everything on E-bay. To date I've bought: user grade M4-p mint 24mm ASPH w/finder & hood Exc+ third version 35mm summicron w/hood compact 90mm Summicron Total price = $3,350. As far as I can tell that's quite a bit better than I would have done going through the well known dealers. My impression of e-bay is that it cuts both ways. There are some good deals and some really stupid bidding going on as well. I've sold a couple of guitars and a few other items. Some went as bargains, some about right and a couple items sold for far beyond my wildest expectations. In my mind the key to selling is include pictures, craft really tempting descriptions, start the bidding low but set a reserve price to protect yourself. When buying, bid on items that don't have a picture (or a picture that won't load) and have really crummy descriptions. Use private e-mail on these items to insure you know what you're bidding on. Fortunately, it seems like Leica is something that offer sells at relative bargain prices on e-bay. But please don't tell anybody, I've got another body and maybe a 50mm lens to buy yet . . . Bob (e-bay is OK) McEowen