andrew01 Posted October 7, 2020 Share #641 Posted October 7, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think the mint cameras are a different market due to collectors. I would go for one with some signs of wear and save about half the price. For M3’s it is common to have flaking vulcanite. This usually results in a more reasonable price. The good news is the replacement vulcanite costs only $22 from aki asahi in Japan and the camera will look like new again. In Euros/Pounds the going rate for a nice user M2/3 is 800-1200 and an M6 1500-2000 from a reputable dealer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reini Posted October 7, 2020 Share #642 Posted October 7, 2020 I'm also always waiting for a heavily used, cheap M2 / M3 to use a lot.Then they are really nice because I couldn't say no to the price (with lens). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted October 8, 2020 Share #643 Posted October 8, 2020 14 hours ago, weeowee said: I saw a mint M3 going for around 2900 usd (just the unit and a cap) and a mint titanium m6 complete with box going for 2600 usd. That’s why i was surprised. From the same reputable shop, although I’m located in Asia so who knows.. haha maybe the collectors here of mint cameras are making the M3s skyrocket. 🙂 A “mint” M3 is very different from your original inquiry. I don’t know the price rangers of collector-grade cameras. Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeowee Posted October 8, 2020 Share #644 Posted October 8, 2020 5 hours ago, RayD28 said: A “mint” M3 is very different from your original inquiry. I don’t know the price rangers of collector-grade cameras. Ray Yea sorry about that. But my inquiry is also in general. In the shops I’ve checked so far similar condition m6 and m3 were in a similar price range or the m3 is higher. no complaints and nothing negative to say about both cameras and the shops. I was just surprised so I wanted to know if this is the case all over the world too or just near me. It was just out of curiosity since I was trying to choose between the 2 models. 🙂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kong Posted October 11, 2020 Popular Post Share #645 Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) Here is my m3 blackpaint. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited October 11, 2020 by Kong 22 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=4061057'>More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 11, 2020 Share #646 Posted October 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Kong said: Here is my m3 blackpaint. Superb! Very envious! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted October 11, 2020 Share #647 Posted October 11, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 18 minutes ago, pedaes said: Superb! Very envious! Thank you! It took me a long time to find it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwphil Posted October 19, 2020 Share #648 Posted October 19, 2020 One day, I will have a M3 too, but won't be this one for sure: https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-LAST-LEICA-M3-1164865-CHROME-10150-CAMERA-BOX-PAPERS-NEVER-USED-AMAZING/264717613288?hash=item3da26638e8:g:gxcAAOSwxhZerDSa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan2z Posted October 19, 2020 Share #649 Posted October 19, 2020 41 minutes ago, nwphil said: One day, I will have a M3 too, but won't be this one for sure: https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-LAST-LEICA-M3-1164865-CHROME-10150-CAMERA-BOX-PAPERS-NEVER-USED-AMAZING/264717613288?hash=item3da26638e8:g:gxcAAOSwxhZerDSa That's absurd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 19, 2020 Share #650 Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, logan2z said: That's absurd. Wonder how it got to Canada? Interesting to do a bit of research on the first UK owner. I think I would want a little more confirmation it was the last as "latest produced" dosn't mean that or maybe slight change of emphasis, intentional or other wise, in translation. You would also expect this to be in one of the 'big' auctions if the provenance stands up. Nice camera though, and good to see some decent pictures of what they looked like new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 19, 2020 Share #651 Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Bit of research suggests the original owner ( T.C.March) was a motorsports photographer of some repute, and used a Leica with a 135mm lens, amongst others. His archive was acquired by the Klemantski Collection https://www.klemcoll.com/photographers/12.aspx Edited October 19, 2020 by pedaes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spero pa Posted October 19, 2020 Share #652 Posted October 19, 2020 It’s Incredible that this iconic camera M3 has always been a great way to see and photograph the world, yes I am regretting parting with my M3 — why because I never really understood the technique of looking after the camera— I did TRY !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted October 19, 2020 Share #653 Posted October 19, 2020 I worked for a medical research clinic in the '80s. I photographed patients but was expected to be available for parties and photograph the famous folk who came to the clinics. One night I was there with 2 M2s around my neck, a doc comes up to me and asks why I am still using Leicas, they belong in a display case. That is who the mint Leicas are for. I told him that they work better for this situation than any other camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spero pa Posted October 20, 2020 Share #654 Posted October 20, 2020 That’s what I meant by seeing the world through the imagination of the M3 and of course these days it’s a smartphone. A while ago a conversation with a Doctor I spoke too about my M3 he said. ( he could not afford a Leica ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rennrocky Posted October 25, 2020 Share #655 Posted October 25, 2020 LInhof Technika 4X5 Foma 100 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 12 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120387-i-love-my-m3/?do=findComment&comment=4067979'>More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted October 25, 2020 Share #656 Posted October 25, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 3:55 PM, spero pa said: What was the purchase price for the M3 in 1954 ? - how much now ? ? It’s strange how much has changed about our feelings for this iconic camera, I know that I regret changing my M3 for the M6 . Hello Spero Pa, Welcome to the Forum. I don't know about 1954 but in 1965 an M3 was $306 in the USofA. Gasoline at the pump in the USofA was about 7 cents a liter for leaded regular. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD28 Posted October 26, 2020 Share #657 Posted October 26, 2020 The US minimum wage was $1.25 per hour. The base price for a Ford Mustang was about $2,500. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 26, 2020 Share #658 Posted October 26, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 8:45 AM, Rennrocky said: LInhof Technika 4X5 Foma 100 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Serial n° of M3 lacks one digit or this is a "Leica III" ( Model F ) modified to M3 ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 26, 2020 Share #659 Posted October 26, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 10:35 AM, spero pa said: A while ago a conversation with a Doctor I spoke too about my M3 he said. ( he could not afford a Leica ) Dr of medicine? Now or back in the day? I would the Dr.'s were one of the few who could afford new, and many did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 26, 2020 Share #660 Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, a.noctilux said: Serial n° of M3 lacks one digit or this is a "Leica III" ( Model F ) modified to M3 ? Probably redacted in case we steal it's identity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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