So did I screw up?

[BigSteveG]

At the camera show today I spied an M3 w/ serial over 1,000,000 Wasn't planning on buying any new bodies, but I wanted to see it. Asked to look, they brought out. Nice shape, no missing vulcanite, clear VF, no serious marks, just a little wear from age and usage....shutter speeds sounded fine...not even the infamous "meter marks" on the top plate. I asked the price.....$495!!!! Thought quickly and realized my only reason to purchase would be to re-sell at a profit. I have a 35 Lux on my M2...and MP 0.85 for the 50 and 75mm lenses. Turned to my buddy who's been shopping for an M6 and said "Buy this now". He did.....I feel as if I'm in mourning....

 

[xayraa33]

you are very generous.
better your buddy getting a deal than someone else.
the law of karma still applies.

 

[BillBingham2]

Why would buying it for sale here to a member at cost have been so bad?

Now write 1,000,000 time on the board.....

GAS can be good for the group. GAS can be good for the group.

B2 (;->

 

[erikhaugsby]

Karma will bless you. Eventually.
Until then, I'm sorry. 😉

 

[BigSteveG]

Wahhhh......I guess I'll sit here and stare at my Buddha....even he seems to be laughing at me......

 

[BigSteveG]

Oh well...I did pick up a nice copy of Weston's Mexican Daybooks printed by Eastman House for $20.00 At least I still have money in account.....

 

[vrgard]

I say, "Good for you!" How great that you turned your friend onto a great camera at a great price than to, instead, merely seek some relatively minimal financial gain. The world would be a better place if more thought the way you did. Rather than be in mourning, you should be rejoicing. And your friend should thank you by buying the first round!

-Randy

 

[oftheherd]

Good for you!!

 

[BigSteveG]

Thanks Randy.....if this thing ceases to be fun, then there's no reason to do it!!!

 

[Chris101]

Wanna be my buddy? 😉

 

[photogdave]

I'm with Randy. You didn't buy something you don't need just because it was a deal, and you helped out a friend. Pat yourself on the back!

 

[payasam]

People need buddies like you.

 

[flyfoxx]

Actually, I'm the buddy Steve is referring to. Steve is a great advisor and friend.
This is my first Leica.........what a great find !!!
Thanks Steve.

 

[Nog Bluteau]

The Quick and the Dead.

 

[flyfoxx]

Thanks Memphis.