June 11th 2022 Leitz Vienna Treasure Auction

[CameraQuest]

the 40th Anniversary Leitz Photographic auction, formerly Westlicht is coming up June 11th

Take a look here - you must register to bid

Wow.

 

[helen.HH]

Some pieces at rather 'extravagant' prices ...

 

[boojum]

Some pieces at rather 'extravagant' prices ...

And people will pay them.

 

[helen.HH]

And people will pay them.

No disrespect at You
but in all honesty ...who cares

 

[boojum]

No disrespect at You
but in all honesty ...who cares

Just an observation on your observation.

 

[helen.HH]

Just an observation on your observation.

yes, quite right 'Boo' , Apologies, like me you are also making an Observation, True

Looking at the prices it ranges from normal to extravagant...
An M body going for 160,000.00 euros
(though I really don't care if anyone buys, at what price, or what they buy really)

😉

 

[Dralowid]

I've sold through them in the past (well, Westlicht actually). I can confirm that 'people' will pay these prices...

 

[Andy Kibber]

The collector item estimates are $$$$. But to be honest the estimates on the less exotic camera bodies (M4-2, M4-P, M6) without boxes and paraphernalia are reasonable based on the current market. Before you add 25% buyer's premium and VAT! 🙁

Here's an M4 with Summaron. Current bid is 1,000 Euros. Estimate is 2,000 to 2,400 Euros: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item...eica-m4-chrome

Lens prices are nutty, but again I think that's the market now. It ain't 2002, 1992, 1982 or 1972 anymore.

 

[Retro-Grouch]

Both boojum and helenhill are right. People will pay that, and who cares? Most of us on this forum, if we were honest, would admit that we have more equipment than we need. I know I do! Let's just grab our bags (full of Zorkis or Leicas, who cares!) and go do some shooting!