Re: [Leica] E bay Vendors

[Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>]

I bought a M3 off Ebay from the grand daughter of the original owner who died
in 1979. The camera had been hanging in the closet since then. It has the
box, IB, import certificate etc. The camera would not work. The topplate had
the usual meter marks so I sent the camera to Leica, NJ. Other than the above
the camera was mint. I had the topplate replaced and the usual CLA, no
problem. Leica does not itemize the parts they replace. The camera looks
beautifully and works perfectly. I keep it in a Kameraleder ER case and use
it. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

Dennis Painter wrote:

> Bill Satterfield wrote:
> >
> > Some vendors, selling Leicas, seem to always come up with Leica bodies
> > in Mint condtion. How do these vendors find these cameras? I have never
> > seen any for sale in the local papers.
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> I don't know for sure but considering the $$$ involved I think some
> restoration is going on.
>
> At one time Leica would replace the top plate, reengraving the old
> serial number. I understand all the parts and engraving gear got sold
> some time back. Maybe Sal will know some details.
>
> Also, there may be some comments in the archives on this.
>
> Dennis