Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan K wrote: >>> IMO, users should buy working but not necessarily great looking leicas to use and enjoy. There are lots in the used market. Similarly for the lens. To me barrel cosmesis is unimportant as long as the glass is good. The <<< My 250mm Telyt (late version) is just this sort of equipment. In clean cosmetic condition they sell for well over $1,000. I bought mine from an eBay seller who got no bids when his minimum was $400. It has numerous chips in the finish and in the right light I can see a couple of scratches in the coating of the front element. I have DEFINITELY been USING and ENJOYING this lens and I have no worries about reducing its resale value with additional dings; besides, resale value is not an issue because I can't imagine selling it, unless a 280 APO f/4 is handed to me on a silver platter. Doug Herr Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt