M9 on ebay: if ain't got it, fake it!

In the real world if I'm looking for a lens or body then a cosmetically rough sample can be a good deal if working OK. But that wear comes naturally. Especially in lenses I look for those with slightly dented filter rings (can usually be reformed) or a small scratch on the front element (less effect than on the rear element). Often paying well less than one half the price of a pristine sample with little to no loss of image quality.
 
I had an M240 once where someone had done something similar, sandpapering around the edges of the top plate. It's like a fascinating history of an object that peels off to reveal a boring story of an object.

Still it is only an object and worn metal, nothing it means except discount with box and low shutter count, yes, hmm.
 
tom.w.bn said:
It's from THE leica shop in vienna. You may not like it but you will definitely get a camera in good working condition.
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I have bought lenses from them, advertised as OK with some detail here and there. However, when I got the lenses, they were almost mint and with no problem.
 
Now imagine what would flash in thieves mind, having chance to get this one or move on for better catch. It's ugly but if otherwise it's working fine - OK, this is your travel camera and one doesn't have to carry a roll of duct tape in luggage.
 
rybolt said:
The description spells out that it was deliberately reliced. The seller is a good store.
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Exactly. That's the point. Why should this sale be problematic for the shop's credibility? They mention that the marks were deliberately added.
One even wants to read between the lines and discover some "I can't believe why someone did that"-opinion in the article description. ;)

And I would totally agree: Why on earth does someone do such a thing? Such a fool!!
 
Amazing… needless butchery... and the strap lugs appear pristine.

What was the owner doing with it? Using the top plate as a wheelless skateboard? :D
 
I like the still-present-sensor-cleaning-sticker on the body cap.

I'd buy it, but I only buy Leicas that have the bottom plate protective covering still on.
 
I am thinking of starting a new camera service "Lomo-kamera-therapie":

Professionally applied scratches: $100 per camera, add $50 per corner dent

Will also scratch lenses for $50 per lens, cleaning marks $25 per surface, chip coating $75, dent filter ring $50 (if filter can still be mounted), $100 (to prevent mounting of filter). I'll have to get some more training to be able to introduce haze or fungus on inner elements...

What do you think? Should I start a kickstarter campaign?!
 
Saw a crazy M240 the other day, for sale on another forum.

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Mr. Sandman, bring him a dream (bung, bung, bung, bung)
Make her the cutest that I've ever seen (bung, bung, bung, bung)
Give her two scratches like roses and clover (bung, bung, bung, bung)
Then tell him that his owning-a-Leica nights are over
Sandman, I'm so fake
Don't have nobody to bid for my M
Please turn on your magic beam
Mr. Sandman, bring him a dream

:D
 
zuiko85 said:
In the real world if I'm looking for a lens or body then a cosmetically rough sample can be a good deal if working OK. But that wear comes naturally. Especially in lenses I look for those with slightly dented filter rings (can usually be reformed) or a small scratch on the front element (less effect than on the rear element). Often paying well less than one half the price of a pristine sample with little to no loss of image quality.
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While I agree with the second (scratches), wouldn't the dent on rim an indication that something inside the lens MAY POSSIBLY be out of alignment?
i always stay away from them not for esthetic reasons, but because of this consideration...
 
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