DS M3 + DR Summicron, is is this good price?

[NicoM]

A few weeks ago I asked about what the going rate are for a DS M3 and a 50 DR Summicron are. I have the opportunity to purchase both items + a Leica meter and case for $700. The camera looks like its in very good conditions, but hasn't been used in a while. It might eventually need a CLA, but looks like it works just fine at the moment.

Is $700 a good price for the items listed?

Thanks in advance for your replies!
-A poor college kid

 

[boomguy57]

I'd say yes, but what do I know...

 

[splitimageview]

that's like getting a free lens worth 1200. of course!

Even if it needs service, great deal.

 

[Vickko]

Agree, if you get a DS M3 and DR Summicron for $700, buy it.

If it is all working, the M3 is $700 or so, but the lens could easily be $700 or more. Lens prices are nuts right now. Note that the DR won't fit the M8 / M9, but, it is still a good lens.

Youxin Ye's site can give you an idea of CLA prices. Ebay completed sales can fill in the rest.

Good luck

 

[ironhorse]

Even with a CLA it's a bargain.

 

[Vics]

The body alone would bring that and the lens is worth $900 to $1200. Meter? I don't know. Buy it and NEVER sell it. It'll be your friend for life.

 

[NicoM]

The lens does not come with the eyes, how much does that affect the value?

 

[mitch]

Absolutely a good deal. I sold my M3 almost exactly a year ago for $900, and right now I've got a 50 DR that I'm probably about to sell for $950 (though mine still has the original box and the little leather case for the eyes/goggles), so if I were you I wouldn't think twice about it.

 

[NicoM]

Thanks guys! If I do buy it, I do intend to keep it for life! All your replies have got me even more excited!

 

[bugmenot]

Buy it without hesitation 🙂

Hopefully there is nothing wrong with the VF/RF ...

 

[Vickko]

Well, look for "eyes" on ebay. Just beware that there are a couple versions, so, you might get the wrong one. I think they are $100 to $200.

The lens does not come with the eyes, how much does that affect the value?

 

[Dylan Hope]

If you can get a kit where the total cost is the price of one item alone, there shouldn't be any question about it. This happened with my M6 and first 35 summicron. I didn't regret it, hopefully you don't either.

 

[NicoM]

Thanks for all of the input guys! I'm going to go for it!

 

[matt335]

Thanks for all of the input guys! I'm going to go for it!

Congrats ! Enjoy !!

 

[denizg7]

i had a similiar deal for 1600 and i thought it was a good deal and i had to cla


this is my how i feel about this post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc

 

[NicoM]

i had a similiar deal for 1600 and i thought it was a good deal and i had to cla


this is my how i feel about this post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc

Ahaha! Are you using that combo right now? What are your thoughts on it?

 

[NicoM]

If everything goes well, I'll have the M3 and DR Summicron tomorrow. Can't wait!