Gibbo Posted November 29, 2013 Share #21 Posted November 29, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you farnz! Do you think I should take a tripod box? What make of tripod box do you recommend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 29, 2013 Posted November 29, 2013 Hi Gibbo, Take a look here The Leica Box Saga Continues.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
drdannn Posted November 29, 2013 Share #22 Posted November 29, 2013 Does anyone ever dust their box? If so, how? Dedicated microfiber cloth? I have to do this myself. I cannot ask my wife, daughter or the housekeeper to do it because they just do not understand the box. Any input would be helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted November 29, 2013 Share #23 Posted November 29, 2013 Does anyone ever dust their box? This is a euphemism, isn't it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted November 29, 2013 Share #24 Posted November 29, 2013 Does anyone ever dust their box? Not necessary. It is in a glass display. ...but when a Leica gets dusty I just throw it away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 29, 2013 Share #25 Posted November 29, 2013 I was following an online auction for a box that was attracting many bids but the pictures were a bit fuzzy and indistinct and the box's colour looked different to other M boxes but that could be down to white balance. I think it had "Leika" written on the side but it's hard to be sure and it appeared to have three shelves. The pictures didn't show the box's serial number and the shape of the box seemed unusual. I looked on the WestLight website but couldn't see any that looked like this one so could this be a box copy? I'm actually interested in an a la carte box covered in Hermes leather - does anyone know where I might find one of these please? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted November 29, 2013 Share #26 Posted November 29, 2013 I'm actually interested in an a la carte box covered in Hermes leather - does anyone know where I might find one of these please? Pete. I was told by a box dealer in the Burlington Arcade that it will not be possible to get ahold of any of the a la carte boxes in time for Christmas. Fortunately immediately after Christmas is boxing day; however, they will only be taking pre-orders at that time. Rumour has it that unauthorized dealers will be selling the boxes in parts before the official release so you can buy just a box top if you wish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted November 29, 2013 Share #27 Posted November 29, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) <Gasp!> Card that's annointed by Leica, I think you'll find! ("only a bit of card"… my goodness.) Pete. OK, Pete. I am suitably chastened. It is card that has been silvered and labelled , whilst passing through the hallowed halls of Solms, and for all I know, been baptised, canonised and sanctified at the Wetzlar Dom. I will say three dozen 'Hail Noctilux's' and ban myself from using my 35 FLE until I go out on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted November 29, 2013 Share #28 Posted November 29, 2013 This is a euphemism, isn't it Probably. Although I find regular use of topical anti-fungals on my box prevents any unpleasantness in the future. And protects my residuals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted November 29, 2013 Share #29 Posted November 29, 2013 Hello, I am new to Leica and some weeks ago the uncle of my neighbour's sister died - and he had this box. My neighbour's sister says he had all the Leica things in this box and I heard they pay such a lot of money for Leica stuff. As you know so much in this Forum, can anybody please tell me more about the value of this box? Would you recommend to sell it on ebay or are their other places to get better prices for it? I attached a photo, so that you can see and give me some hints about how much I could charge you: 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! 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/217505-the-leica-box-saga-continues/?do=findComment&comment=2476655'>More sharing options...
masjah Posted November 29, 2013 Share #30 Posted November 29, 2013 Hello, I am new to Leica and some weeks ago the uncle of my neighbour's sister died - and he had this box. My neighbour's sister says he had all the Leica things in this box and I heard they pay such a lot of money for Leica stuff. As you know so much in this Forum, can anybody please tell me more about the value of this box? Would you recommend to sell it on ebay or are their other places to get better prices for it? I attached a photo, so that you can see and give me some hints about how much I could charge you: [ATTACH]410815[/ATTACH] Sorry, Forum rules prohibit our giving valuations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted November 29, 2013 Share #31 Posted November 29, 2013 Ah, I knew i would get that answer! Not very tolerant! Do you think you are somehow better with all your Leica boxes than other boxes? How should I know if it is a real Leica box and how much I get for it, if you don't tell me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted November 29, 2013 Share #32 Posted November 29, 2013 I am thinking outside of mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted November 29, 2013 Share #33 Posted November 29, 2013 Uli, That's definitely a vintage box and judging by the internal foam quite an exciting one too. According to Jim l'Ager and Erwin Buts only a very few boxes had this foam and even fewer had the foam AND the tape so it looks like you have a rare box. The cereal number is all-important because it will indicate whether its original use was for Sugar Puffs, Crunchy Nut or Weetabix products (if it was Crunchy Nut then you're likely to get a healthy return!). If you can post a picture showing the cereal number then we may be able to help more. This is definitely a collectors' item so I recommend not using it to dispose of the remainder of last night's curry because it will lose its value rapidly. To help with it's provenance do you know where your neighbour's sister's uncle's second cousin's hairdresser's aunty got the box from by any chance? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted November 29, 2013 Share #34 Posted November 29, 2013 Thank you so much for your advice! Is this the cerial number? 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! It's a long one, so I think it will help getting a good price. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! It's a long one, so I think it will help getting a good price. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/217505-the-leica-box-saga-continues/?do=findComment&comment=2476718'>More sharing options...
mirekti Posted November 29, 2013 Share #35 Posted November 29, 2013 ....sorry for interupting the party, but could someone give me some background to the Leica Box Saga, please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted November 29, 2013 Share #36 Posted November 29, 2013 ....sorry for interupting the party, but could someone give me some background to the Leica Box Saga, please? If you look back to post #29 you will see a very nice white tiled wall in the background. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdannn Posted November 29, 2013 Share #37 Posted November 29, 2013 I like the idea of an ant-fungal for my box. That would give me the ability to dust and clean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirekti Posted November 30, 2013 Share #38 Posted November 30, 2013 If you look back to post #29 you will see a very nice white tiled wall in the background. Well, the WB is off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bideford Posted November 30, 2013 Share #39 Posted November 30, 2013 That's an a7r box for you..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 30, 2013 Share #40 Posted November 30, 2013 Well, the WB is off. The box is not white to begin with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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