Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/07

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Subject: [Leica] Future of Leica Film Camera Prices
From: gregj.lorenzo at shaw.ca (GREG LORENZO)
Date: Tue Nov 7 17:49:55 2006
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Howard Cummer writes in part:

> I am noting with interest that the exotic lenses are receiving bids  
> but the exotic cameras are not. 

> The following are on offer and no bids have been 
> received Leica 250GG Aeronautica (asking $10,000) Leica MP #227 
> (asking $20,000) M6J Set (asking $5,000) Model 1A (asking 5,000) 111G 
> Swedish Crown (asking $3,500)
> Leica M6 0.85 (asking $2,200 - reduced to $1,800) and the auction has  
> about another 14 hours to run. Could it be that the collectors are 
> saving their money to buy M8's? Or perhaps they are just holding back  
> until the final moments of the auction - but I don't think so. I  
> think the collectible market is going soft - based on the evidence 

Howard,

I can't speak to the M6 and M6J as I don't consider either of these cameras 
to be very collectable. The MP and black paint IIIG both have a couple of 
changes in their lifetimes which effect their perceived value - at least in 
my mind (i.e. significant replacement of parts). Also, although I have 
bought from Igavel before, the fairly hefty buyer's premium will discourage 
potential buyers.

I don't see anyone rushing to bid on the 1.2 Noctilux prototype lens either.
 

Greg J. Lorenzo
Calgary, Alberta


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