Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/18

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Subject: [Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron
From: imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:34:36 -0500
References: <49C11216.3090605@online.de>

Good morning Leina,

Sounds like a great price to me.
Not having the proper goggles for the 35 is an issue that will  
ultimately drive your investment up.
If it were me - I'd be looking for that M2 (or 6) to use with the 35  
before looking for the goggles.
YMMV

Regards,
George Lottermoser
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On Mar 18, 2009, at 10:24 AM, Leina Gonzalez wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I'm considering purchasing a set which, the title gives it all  
> away, includes a Leica M3, serial number 104XXXX, so it is a 1962  
> model, in addition is a pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux according to the  
> serial number the second version Leitz Wetzlar (I've read that many  
> of these lenses were Canadian made, and often preferred to the  
> German-made lens) and finally, a 35mm Summicron that is  
> unfortunately missing its "goggles." All the equipment is in nice  
> shape, its a user but not damaged and the leather is intact. The  
> exception is the minty Summaron, but still no goggles. I guess I am  
> waiving slightly in that I would've preferred a nice M2 with a wide  
> angle lens. But the deal is for 750 euros or approx. $1,000 , I'd  
> like to know if this is a decent price. I am not well versed in  
> vintage Leica prices, and I have looked at old eb**y auctions. And  
> before there is a ruckus, I'm in Germany. Leica bodies tend to sell  
> for less than in the states, I watched an M2 body sell for 300  
> euros the other day. Couldn't believe it. I would've bid on it  
> except the serial no. wasn't what I was after. This is a private  
> sale, but I don't have the chance to return it if I don't like it  
> or if if the thing breaks. I'm not sure of the value of either of  
> these lenses and if they could potentially sell them later if they  
> are not what I want. I'd really appreciate any advice or tips or  
> suggestions to quit thinking about it and buy it already...Thanks!!
>
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Replies: Reply from chs2018 at med.cornell.edu (Chris Saganich) ([Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron)
Reply from grdalton at hotmail.com (Gary Dalton) ([Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron)
In reply to: Message from gonzalel at online.de (Leina Gonzalez) ([Leica] Leica M3 plus Summilux and Summaron)