mkur Posted May 24, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 24, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, What would be a reasonable expectation regarding a factory refurbished M-E? My story: A few days ago I have ordered online a factory refurbished M-E from a reputable Leica dealer in Germany. Unfortunately, I am somewhat disappointed with the camera I have received. While I can live with some scratches on the top plate, the viewfinder has some cleaning marks, which in my opinion, should be mentioned in the description. Also, a shutter count of over 16,000 is rather on the high side... So, did I get a lemon or are my expectations simply too high? Maybe I am spoiled by my M6, which I acquired in a like new state... Any comment would be appreciated. Regards, --mk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rus Posted May 24, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 24, 2017 tbh it is a little hard to decide whether or not it's worth it without knowing at least roughly how much it cost you. Would you be willing to give us a hint as to the price it came at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkur Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 24, 2017 tbh it is a little hard to decide whether or not it's worth it without knowing at least roughly how much it cost you. Would you be willing to give us a hint as to the price it came at? I paid 3200 Euro --mk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moritz Posted May 24, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Hi, I like the idea of refurbished Leica's, but the price should be accordingly. What you have said, i would say the cost of your Leica ME should have been under 2500 EUR. Best Regards, Moritz Edited May 24, 2017 by Moritz Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted May 24, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 24, 2017 I have purchased two refurbished products, both of which were perfect and spotless. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rus Posted May 24, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) I paid 3200 Euro --mk That does sound a bit steep for an ME with that shutter account and in that kind of cosmetic condition as you've described. If I were you I'd consider returning it for refund, if possible. Btw how about the sensor? New type or the original type？ Edited May 24, 2017 by Rus Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 25, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) IMO the price would have been OK if the camera had been perfect. This does not sound like a factory refurb, this sounds like a used camera that has been sent to Leica for a CLA. And, as Rus said, it should have come with the guaranty of the new type sensor at this price. Return it. There are better bargains out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkur Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted May 25, 2017 Many thanks for all your replies. I knew that I was paying above market price, but I was willing to pay more to receive a camera in a top condition. I will return the camera to the dealer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moritz Posted May 25, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 25, 2017 Hello MK, there is one member in this forum, who gets once in a while refurbished Leica's from Leica directly and he is selling them. Just mail Holger1 a private message in this forum and tell him I told you so. At the Leica trade fair lately in Solms a refurbished Leica M9 was 2400 EUR. Best Regards from Germany, Moritz Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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