[Leica] Appraisal for a custom, late m2

[jbcollier at shaw.ca (John Collier)]

You don't add for the custom cover, you subtract, quite a bit too.  
NOS shells, the only way to get vulcanite again, are rare and  
expensive. Recover means good user with poor cosmetics.

John "tough-love" Collier

On 8-May-08, at 6:55 AM, Leonard Taupier wrote:

> Hello Derin,
>
> I am not an expert on camera appraisals but I know what I spend for  
> similar equipment from reputable dealers. I don't buy from auction  
> sites.
>
> The camera looks to be an M2 and the lens a collapsable 50mm  
> summicron. The condition of the body, assuming the camera is in  
> good mechanical condition, will determine the price. If the body is  
> mint I would say about $1200 and maybe add $100 for the lizard if  
> you like such things. The lens is worth around $350. If the body  
> has scratches and neckstrap rubs start deducting. And if the lens  
> has haze start deducting. A lens cleaning will cost you about $100.  
> If the asking price is around there and you only want a good user  
> camera, look elsewhere.
>
> Good Luck,
> Len
>
>
> On May 8, 2008, at 1:24 AM, Derin Korman wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>> Just wanted to know ow much would this be worth with the lens?  
>> Everything works smoothly
>> http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4184/dscn0220ce6.jpg
>>