miss_emma_jade Posted September 27, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 27, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bid on ebay auction 230675196103 but.... this one needs work and still made almost 500 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 Hi miss_emma_jade, Take a look here those M3's are gettin expensive.. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Ronan Posted September 27, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 27, 2011 I bid on ebay auction 230675196103 but.... this one needs work and still made almost 500 That summons up my latest ebay experience... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
someonenameddavid Posted September 27, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 27, 2011 And the description: " Product Information Capture memories in a lively frame with the Leica M3 35mm camera. The 5 groups in 6 elements lens construct of this Leica film camera delivers precise and sharp image. Grab the minutest detail of your subjects with perfection using the coupled rangefinder system of this Leica rangefinder camera. The M-bayonet lens mount of this Leica film camera is compatible with multiple Leica lenses. Moreover, the 3 feet close focus distance of this Leica rangefinder camera gets you great picture of your subjects. The Leica M3 35mm camera, loaded with coincident and split-image range finder, allows you to get creative with your photography skills." For a body only...... David :-P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted September 28, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 28, 2011 Hi Emma, Ebay's good but a bit risky because you might get something that's in deep need of CLA. If you want to go for auctions, there's currently an interesting auction at iGavel with several M3s from a collector's estate. It concludes in 5 days so it may be worth following it. Some of the M3s sell with lens attached. Also, and I know you're in Oz, but have you had a look at dealers in the US and Europe? I'm not sure about import duties for you. I had (as expected) to pay 19% VAT on my M3 when it shipped from the US to Holland. You can likely get a camera with shipping and dealer's guarantee for not much more than what the one you bid on sold for. Ffordes has an M3 for £499. Newoldcamera (Italy) has one for €550. Keh.com is another alternative with several bodies for around USD600. Hope it helps Philip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prunelle Posted September 28, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 28, 2011 I wouldn't use auction sites to buy such expensive stuff. Too risky. I prefer visiting Leica retailers shops or web-sites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_emma_jade Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted September 29, 2011 I was looking for a fix it up project really . There was a lot of potential in that m3, but 25 hrs work to rebuild the shutter and rangefinder, plus covering, maybe a chassis repaint, and whatever parts it needs, there are nicer cameras around for that money. maybe. Ill finish a few projects I have going, and then maybe sell a canon and a 111b, and then think about. An m3! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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