andydg
Established
Please PM with you answer(s). A local shop has this M4 on consignment, by the serial number I date it mid 1968. Cosmetically it is a user, which is what I prefer. I don't know its history, whether it has ever had a CLA done or how many rolls have gone through it. I'm including some images.
There is a small ding on one side of the body, a few nicks and scuffing from the straps. Finder appears to be clear and frame lines work, also finder looks aligned as far as vertical and horizontal view of an object.
I want to make a fair offer for the body to compliment my M6.
There is a small ding on one side of the body, a few nicks and scuffing from the straps. Finder appears to be clear and frame lines work, also finder looks aligned as far as vertical and horizontal view of an object.
I want to make a fair offer for the body to compliment my M6.
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BillBingham2
Registered User
She looks like a fine camera.
Take a look at Stephen's sit that has a wonderful wealth of information. Here's a great one that will help you in your search:
http://www.cameraquest.com/leicamchecklist.htm
Take a gander in the classifieds for M4s, might give you an idea. It's a great time to buy as prices are depressed.
B2 (;->
Take a look at Stephen's sit that has a wonderful wealth of information. Here's a great one that will help you in your search:
http://www.cameraquest.com/leicamchecklist.htm
Take a gander in the classifieds for M4s, might give you an idea. It's a great time to buy as prices are depressed.
B2 (;->
fbf
Well-known
looks very clean to my eye. nice camera
andydg
Established
Thanks B2. I had forgotten about that checklist. Will definitely take another close look at the camera tomorrow with list in hand.
mathomas
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shyoon
Well-known
As long as it's working fine mechanically, I'd probably offer around $800, possibly $850+ since you are able to see and touch the camera, as opposed to a few pictures on the internet. Cosmetically, it looks a lot better than my $750 M4.
Melvin
Flim Forever!
I'd call that a dent. $750? Try an advanced search on Evay and check the completed listings box. Should give an idea.
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andydg
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The exact amount I've been thinking of. True it is a small dent in the body.
Tried looking at eBay, but they require registration.
Jamie123
Veteran
If you want to pay $750 you should offer $500. Seriously, I don't know why you want to make a fair offer. A fair offer is something you make to a friend who doesn't know what his gear is worth. With a shop one usually starts with a low offer so, if one's lucky, one can settle on a fair price in the end. Unless the shop owner's desperate he won't let it go for less than he thinks it's worth.
drewbarb
picnic like it's 1999
There's a nice looking M4 in the classifieds here offered for $700- and still available. That's about how much I'd pay for the one you ask about. Dealers will tend to ask a huge premium over private sales, but I wouldn't pay it. Jamie may be right about making a lowball offer. Good luck.
andydg
Established
Not sure how to respond.
I've know the owners of this store quite well, and have been doing business with them for more than 15 years. I asked them to locate another M body for me, which I now have in hand to try over the weekend.
My offer is what I believe to be the bodies current market value. I'm willing to pay that amount and feel that getting right to the point saves time .
If the camera's owner will not accept my offer, so be it. Then it wasn't meant to be.
re_visible
Addicted
I bought my M4 without any dents for $611 off ebay. The low shutter speeds are off, but that is the only problem. At a store, I'd offer $650-700, but they are probably going to ask for $900 or so I'd guess.