Guest jvansmit Posted March 13, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 13, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I saw this today https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-M9-Beautiful-Condition-With-New-Sensor/302667422337?hash=item4678625a81:g:5S8AAOSwmRNapZVr A seller with zero feed-back (!), and few details about the camera apart from a cut & paste M9 description but 13 bids already. Out of curiosity, I've asked for a photo of the new sensor receipt, and confirmation of the serial. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Topsy Posted March 14, 2018 Share #2 Posted March 14, 2018 Added it to my watch list to see what happens. Thanks for posting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted March 14, 2018 Share #3 Posted March 14, 2018 Just out of curiosity... why is this considered "dodgy"? Because the seller has never used ebay before? Why would that be "dodgy"? We have all had counters at zero at some point, be it on ebay, on this forum, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlatkob Posted March 15, 2018 Share #4 Posted March 15, 2018 Has the seller erased the camera's serial number in the photo of the top of the camera? Shouldn't it be right on the metal of the hot shoe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvansmit Posted March 15, 2018 Share #5 Posted March 15, 2018 Just out of curiosity... why is this considered "dodgy"? Because the seller has never used ebay before? Why would that be "dodgy"? We have all had counters at zero at some point, be it on ebay, on this forum, etc. It may well be genuine which is why I added a question mark in the subject line but bidders are taking a risk in my view. Most people build up feedback as buyers, and don't just start an eBay account to sell a high value item as this seller has done. His eBay account was only opened a few days ago. I asked the seller for evidence of the sensor replacement but he only sent me a photo of the warranty card (with serial number). The seller then amended his listing to state that he won't ship to Hong Kong (where I live) which I thought was somewhat strange. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_livsey Posted March 15, 2018 Share #6 Posted March 15, 2018 "New" sensor could be a new - old sensor, still subject to future corrosion, or the new new sensor, without clear evidence you cannot bid with any confidence aside from the feedback and the removal of the serial number which prevents enquires to Leica as to reported theft. The bidding seems to be being pushed up by 1 or 0 feedback buyers, it is quite possible to have more than one e-bay account and bid on your own items, no accusations just saying it is possible. IMHO that site is possibly the very last place to buy an expensive item unless you already know the seller, some UK dealers use it and are trustworthy, i am sure that applies elsewhere geographically as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted March 27, 2018 Share #7 Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Millions of products are sold and bought on eBay. Like any marketplace, you do need to exercise good judgement. Electronics, especially Leica M9s, are notoriously hard to check online, as you are not able to handle the item yourself, and really need to assure yourself that you are buying from a reputable dealer. If price is so attractive that a full service by Leica is cost effective, then buy. eBay will really only protect you from claims arising from major undisclosed defects. On used items, it's quite subjective really. Edited March 27, 2018 by rramesh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jvansmit Posted March 28, 2018 Share #8 Posted March 28, 2018 Update: "This listing (**********) has been removed, or this item is not available." and: "********* is no longer a registered user" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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