januaryman
"Flim? You want flim?"
I've been debating with myself about getting an M2 after getting a GAS attack the last few weeks. If I were to pick one up, what would I expect to pay for a decent one, and where would I look?
Thinking of an M2
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kevin m
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Here.
I sold a nearly mint one here for $850 a couple of weeks ago, complete with quick-load kit. Keep your eyes open and money in your paypal account. Around here, if you snooze you lose. 😀
I sold a nearly mint one here for $850 a couple of weeks ago, complete with quick-load kit. Keep your eyes open and money in your paypal account. Around here, if you snooze you lose. 😀
kully
Happy Snapper
Have you seen this one in the classifieds?: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost-classifieds/showproduct.php/product/12410/limit/recent
$480 seems good, if you want a user.
$480 seems good, if you want a user.
luketrash
Trying to find my range
JM, I got my user grade one for 360 dollars which included the 50/2 Nikkor, the 35mm J12, the 50mm I-10, and the 85mm J9 all with appropriate Leitz screwmount adapters.
I told myself I was going to purchase an M4 and budget about 1100 dollars to do so in order to get a nice one. Well, I was just sitting at work one day and a stranger on Flickr who liked my photos tipped me off on the M2 when he saw it at the store. I'm really greatful!
It's got a ding up at the top corner of the viewfinder, but otherwise it's near perfect.
I wasn't in the market, but had to act quickly when I found it at an antique store. So far I'm loving it 😉
I imagine if I threw the body on ebay, it'd sell for about 550 dollars.
I told myself I was going to purchase an M4 and budget about 1100 dollars to do so in order to get a nice one. Well, I was just sitting at work one day and a stranger on Flickr who liked my photos tipped me off on the M2 when he saw it at the store. I'm really greatful!
It's got a ding up at the top corner of the viewfinder, but otherwise it's near perfect.
I wasn't in the market, but had to act quickly when I found it at an antique store. So far I'm loving it 😉
I imagine if I threw the body on ebay, it'd sell for about 550 dollars.
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funkaoshi
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I think mine, which was in really good condition, was $700ish.
Marsopa
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I've bought one (ebay) recently, about 600$, nice user condition... now I'm using it more than my beloved M6
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The first place I would look is here, the second place is here and the third would be here. You have a much better chance to get an honest appraisal of the condition here than anywhere else. There are a few other places I would trust, CameraQuest (Stephen), PopFlash.Photo (Tony), Woodmere Camera (Richard).
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The first place I would look is here, the second place is here and the third would be here. You have a much better chance to get an honest appraisal of the condition here than anywhere else. There are a few other places I would trust, CameraQuest (Stephen), PopFlash.Photo (Tony), Woodmere Camera (Richard).
B2 (;->
Bingley
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LOL!!! Have I contributed to this GAS attack, Jim? 😱🙄😀
The suggestions above make sense and there are some really good prices on user M2s now. I monitored ebay sales, KEH, and Classifieds here for about six months. I put an upper limit of $600.00 on what I was willing to spend based on the market for good user bodies, nearly missed some ebay auctions for under that, and finally pounced when I saw a good user for under $550 (from KEH; their "Bargain" grade cameras can be excellent buys!). Obviously, a lot depends on condition, whether it's button or lever rewind, and whether it needs a CLA or not. Mine did not need a CLA, and the body has no dents or dings.
One additional suggestion: Youxin Ye occasionally sells M2s on ebay which have been CLA'd and in some instances re-covered. Youxin is a great guy to deal w/, and I would pay a little more for one of his m2s.
Good luck w/ your GAS attack, and post pictures when you land one! 🙂
The suggestions above make sense and there are some really good prices on user M2s now. I monitored ebay sales, KEH, and Classifieds here for about six months. I put an upper limit of $600.00 on what I was willing to spend based on the market for good user bodies, nearly missed some ebay auctions for under that, and finally pounced when I saw a good user for under $550 (from KEH; their "Bargain" grade cameras can be excellent buys!). Obviously, a lot depends on condition, whether it's button or lever rewind, and whether it needs a CLA or not. Mine did not need a CLA, and the body has no dents or dings.
One additional suggestion: Youxin Ye occasionally sells M2s on ebay which have been CLA'd and in some instances re-covered. Youxin is a great guy to deal w/, and I would pay a little more for one of his m2s.
Good luck w/ your GAS attack, and post pictures when you land one! 🙂
januaryman
"Flim? You want flim?"
Thanks all - I did see the one in the classified, but that ding in the viewfinder window really bothers me - I guess I'll wait and see what shows up in the future. I was hoping $600 would be enough, but I may have underestimated.
nzeeman
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i heard good things about keh. and i think they have good prices - look at their bgn cameras - i think they have m4-2 and m2 for 650$ now.
luketrash
Trying to find my range
Remember that a good CLA costs about 300 dollars + the wait.
So if you find one that's been worked over correctly, it's something to consider.
Mine could benefit from getting worked on, so suddenly that'll eat up a lot of money.
So if you find one that's been worked over correctly, it's something to consider.
Mine could benefit from getting worked on, so suddenly that'll eat up a lot of money.
thirteen
Established
I just picked up an Exc. condition M2 here on RFF for $675 - recently CLA'd and re-covered.
januaryman
"Flim? You want flim?"
You're killing me, here, Luke.
kevin m
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Youxin Ye charges under $100 for a CLA, and he doesn't have a three-month wait.
I would personally avoid a camera with a dent by the finder window as all the expensive parts are under there. Too many clean old Leicas out there without dents, just be patient.
I would personally avoid a camera with a dent by the finder window as all the expensive parts are under there. Too many clean old Leicas out there without dents, just be patient.
luketrash
Trying to find my range
You wanna know how I got my Bessa R2A and 50mm Heliar Classic?
For months, I was trying to esnipe Leica M2 bodies on ebay, sometimes bidding up to 750 dollars for nice models. After never winning item after item, one night after losing an M4-P auction on ebay I caught the R2A. Out of frustration I just bid on it and won it at a good price. The same seller had the Heliar Classic ending a minute later and I had to make a snap decision, and I also won it at a good price.
If you'd asked me an hour earlier if I wanted an R2A and the 50mm Heliar, I'd have said, "No." However, low prices + frustration make a guy do weird things at 1 a.m. on a Wednesday night on ebay.
Hahaha... GAS sets in and ebay is like Rolaids.
After that purchase, my Leica desires were snuffed out. I was totally not even looking at them for several months when I got notification about the M2.
If you're patient, you'll wind up with a deal. If you've got the GAS, crazy things can happen 😉
For months, I was trying to esnipe Leica M2 bodies on ebay, sometimes bidding up to 750 dollars for nice models. After never winning item after item, one night after losing an M4-P auction on ebay I caught the R2A. Out of frustration I just bid on it and won it at a good price. The same seller had the Heliar Classic ending a minute later and I had to make a snap decision, and I also won it at a good price.
If you'd asked me an hour earlier if I wanted an R2A and the 50mm Heliar, I'd have said, "No." However, low prices + frustration make a guy do weird things at 1 a.m. on a Wednesday night on ebay.
Hahaha... GAS sets in and ebay is like Rolaids.
After that purchase, my Leica desires were snuffed out. I was totally not even looking at them for several months when I got notification about the M2.
If you're patient, you'll wind up with a deal. If you've got the GAS, crazy things can happen 😉
januaryman
"Flim? You want flim?"
Thanks, Kevin -- I had that feeling about the dent, too. Should I pick up an M2 in need of a CLA, how would I reach Youxin Ye, please?
cjm
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Good luck finding an M2 Jim. $600 is a reasonable purchase goal if your patient (I'm not which is why I paid more). Sorry if my latest acquisition has any part in this GAS. 🙂
januaryman
"Flim? You want flim?"
Not all your fault, well, not entirely. Say, you looking for a nice Bessa R? I might be coaxed into selling it.
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Ronald_H
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Firstly, you MUST buy an M2 if you feel the urge. Your life will never be the same again 😀
Anyway, I sought long and hard, and the cheapest M2 I could find in the Netherlands (and a bit beyond) was 380 Euros. Could also get an M4-P or M4-2 for that money, but they didn't look nearly as good as the M2.
And boy did it need a CLA. 200 more Euros. (Why is Youxin Ye so cheap?!?). My M2 is definitely a user, quite a few meter scratches on the top plate, wear on the strap lugs. But it feels and works woooooonderfully.
Do it!
Anyway, I sought long and hard, and the cheapest M2 I could find in the Netherlands (and a bit beyond) was 380 Euros. Could also get an M4-P or M4-2 for that money, but they didn't look nearly as good as the M2.
And boy did it need a CLA. 200 more Euros. (Why is Youxin Ye so cheap?!?). My M2 is definitely a user, quite a few meter scratches on the top plate, wear on the strap lugs. But it feels and works woooooonderfully.
Do it!
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