Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Thoughts on Leica Remaking The Classic IIIf or IIIg WithModern Lenses?
From: Mike Durling <durling@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 21:42:14 -0400
References: <007e01c30484$4d29b900$0200a8c0@jim> <3E9E1D5D.6060401@shaw.ca>

Its funny, That one is in our local paper for an asking price of $2300 I 
  think.  I would go take a look at it if I needed and had money for 
another body.  I thought the outfit sounded familiar.  They are also 
selling an M3.

Mike D

Greg J. Lorenzo wrote:
> Jim, have you noticed the Seller of this equipment has absolutely zero 
> feedback and is trying to sell fairly expensive items on the basis of 
> good faith, a wing, and a prayer? Most people at the 'Bay buy a few 
> items or start off selling inexpensive trinkets to establish a viable 
> history of good feedback.
> 
> Do you a second and third example preferably without Leicavit?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Greg
> 
> Jim Shulman wrote:
> 
>> Consider this:
>> There's currently an auction AT THAT PLACE for a Leica iiig, Leicavit,
>> and collapsible Summicron, all apparently in great shape, for an opening
>> offer of $2200.  No bidders, and it's been there since April 12th. 
>> Could you imagine Leica offering just a iiig body for less than two
>> grand?  Just think of the cost of reassembling one with fresh materials,
>> even if the major parts could be pulled from old stock!
>>
>>
>> Jim Shulman
>> Bryn Mawr, PA
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of John O.
>> Newell
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:29 PM
>> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Thoughts on Leica Remaking The Classic IIIf or IIIg
>> WithModern Lenses?
>>
>> "Greg J. Lorenzo" wrote:
>>
>>> I want a modern and usable
>>> LTM not a collector's piece.
>>>
>>
>> Which is why, as Greg implies, a IIIG just might sell. Whether it 
>> would actually make a profit or not, dunno (how
>> did Nikon do with the S3?).
>>
>> John Newell
>>
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In reply to: Message from Jim Shulman <garcia@chesco.com> (RE: [Leica] Thoughts on Leica Remaking The Classic IIIf or IIIg WithModern Lenses?)
Message from "Greg J. Lorenzo" <gregj.lorenzo@shaw.ca> (Re: [Leica] Thoughts on Leica Remaking The Classic IIIf or IIIg WithModern Lenses?)