hlockwood
Well-known
I've had an ad up that seeks the owner of the CCD MM who would like to trade it for a near mint M9-P.
I am surprised that I didn't get a single nibble. Is that because MM owners covet their cameras and wouldn't trade it for a (gasp!) color version of the otherwise same camera?
Or is it because the typical MM owner already has one of the digital Ms?
HFL
I am surprised that I didn't get a single nibble. Is that because MM owners covet their cameras and wouldn't trade it for a (gasp!) color version of the otherwise same camera?
Or is it because the typical MM owner already has one of the digital Ms?
HFL
uhoh7
Veteran
The MM is worth another grand or so or more.
f16sunshine
Moderator
Hi Harry
The MM is a camera choice that takes quite a bit of dilberation to make.
I think most owners that have made the choice to buy one, are quite ready to stay with it.
You see very few for sale. That should be telling enough.
Maybe you could try Leica Store Miami or another dealer for a trade. You may have better luck.
The MM is a camera choice that takes quite a bit of dilberation to make.
I think most owners that have made the choice to buy one, are quite ready to stay with it.
You see very few for sale. That should be telling enough.
Maybe you could try Leica Store Miami or another dealer for a trade. You may have better luck.
bhop73
Well-known
I think this is more of the reason. I'm sure there are some MM users that have second thoughts about only shooting b&w.. but i'm only speculating.
cz23
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Out of curiosity, I just looked at recent sold listings on Ebay. The prices for MM and M9-P are about the same: $3.5 to $4K USD.
I think it's more likely that MM users are keen on BW, this is their only option, and the results are better than converted color. Basically, they're committed.
John
I think it's more likely that MM users are keen on BW, this is their only option, and the results are better than converted color. Basically, they're committed.
John
Mcary
Well-known
Its also likely that some of people selling the MM or doing so because they're interesting in getting or have a M246 so a trade for a M9 would be of little interest to them.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
John,
I think you have the correct insight. Pretty much for a B&W only shooter it is the best digital camera except for some the M-246.
Cal
f16sunshine
Moderator
Think of it this way.
It would not be easy to trade some color film for B+W Film to photographer who shoots only in B+W.
It would not be easy to trade some color film for B+W Film to photographer who shoots only in B+W.
photomoof
Fischli & Weiss Sculpture
Today a guy on Craigslist offered me a $900 Mac Pro in trade for my $2000 bicycle.
bhop73
Well-known
Today a guy on Craigslist offered me a $900 Mac Pro in trade for my $2000 bicycle.
That mac must've been really old..
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
Yeah, I think the MM is generally more valuable. You might have to sell your P and buy one with the dough. Also, trading is awkward...most people will do it only in person, if at all, and that's rather limiting. I would never ship something in trade...
hlockwood
Well-known
Thank you all for those responses; they appear to cover just about all possibilities. I'll have to come up with Plan B.
HFL
HFL