Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I bought one on e bay from the estate of the deceased original owner. His grand daughter needed the money. I t had been hanging in the closet unused since his death in 1978. Camera was in mint- condition,box, ib, warranty card and import certificate. Lo and behold, when I got it, it would not work. Granddaughter said send it back but I really wanted the camera. It just needed a CLA from Leica and she paid for that, some $300 and now I have a real jewel. Prices on e bay are inflated and there are many caveats to guard against. One is, no return privileges. I would not buy unless I could return, had talked with the seller and knew the history of the camera . Pilot E-Mail wrote: > I pass on my Goof. > I picked up an M3 from E-Bay a couple months ago that was listed as being > in perfect working order but being sold AS IS with no reserve. I had to wait > a month for lens adapters before I could make a test. > Well I ruined 3 rolls of film before I learned the problem. The rewind knob > fails to rewind the film. The prongs on the end of the rewind shaft engage > but slip when turned. > Has any one on the List experienced this problem and if so what is the > solution? > The next time I will not trust the sellers statement. > HELP > Major Waechter > USAF Retired > > PS, What is the best place in the North East for an M3 repair?