markgc Posted December 19, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 19, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thought you all might be interested to know that I called B and H to see about selling them my SL. They wouldn’t even make me an offer. Claim they have 15 in stock and they are not moving at all. Not great news for those looking to upgrade as I am. Any thoughts on a better avenue for selling would be welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 19, 2019 Posted December 19, 2019 Hi markgc, Take a look here Used SL at B and H. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
m9photo Posted December 19, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 19, 2019 Try Fred Miranda, i got lucky had it sold couple days ago. I saw some sellers try to hold on above $2.5k but no one even bother with those asking prices regardless condition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 19, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 19, 2019 I see that you’ve also listed here in the classifieds... hope that works. For consignment on other items, I’ve had success using Popflash... they return 80%. Of course listing price and condition greatly influence response. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas ball Posted December 19, 2019 Share #4 Posted December 19, 2019 After getting the S1-R I sent the SL to Leica to have the viewfinder repaired. I was going to sell it when it came back. It came back all cleaned up and when I learned what I might get for it I decided to keep it. This was a good decision. I now carry two bodies, one with the SL2 35, and the other with the SL75 Summicron. It was just too good a camera to let go so cheaply. Besides, gives me GPS if needed, and a smaller file, when required. I have always liked a two body approach. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m9photo Posted December 19, 2019 Share #5 Posted December 19, 2019 SL 2 will have the same fate in 4 years from now, maybe even cheaper due to SL orginal release price was $8k and SL 2 is $6k. Camera always depreciated faster then lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted December 19, 2019 Share #6 Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, m9photo said: Try Fred Miranda, i got lucky had it sold couple days ago. I saw some sellers try to hold on above $2.5k but no one even bother with those asking prices regardless condition. Hmmm, the last one shown as sold on Dec. 16th was listed at $3000. Edited December 19, 2019 by wellfleet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m9photo Posted December 19, 2019 Share #7 Posted December 19, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 minutes ago, wellfleet said: Hmmm, the last one shown as sold on Dec. 16th was listed at $3000. Says negotiable, so who knows the agreed price it was sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 19, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 19, 2019 This always happens when a new model appears. Just wait a year and the market will stabilize. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted December 19, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 19, 2019 1 minute ago, m9photo said: Says negotiable, so who knows the agreed price it was sold. I stated that it was listed at $3000, not sold at $3000. And you staled that no one is bothering above $2500. Care to explain how you know that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonomaBear Posted December 19, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 19, 2019 The SL is the best $2,500 camera you can buy (in my biased opinion) and I am happy to have it. The best non-M body for M lenses. I sure wish Leica would introduce a replacement for the 24-90 so that I could afford the original! But I love my M lenses! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m9photo Posted December 19, 2019 Share #11 Posted December 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, wellfleet said: I stated that it was listed at $3000, not sold at $3000. And you staled that no one is bothering above $2500. Care to explain how you know that? initial ad, I placed mine for 3k include shipping and PP fees. Many queries but no offer. I even went to local store and they offered me $1.5k Leica Miami same story, 80% of market price depends on condition, but I can't send it due to they don't have the SL 2 at the time I called. That being said I lowered my asking price from 3k to 2.5k and it was sold 2.4k . Based on this, Market currently would pay around $2.4 -2.6. Leica stores are selling them for $2.6 - $2.8, last i checke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted December 19, 2019 Share #12 Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Popflash has an 8/10 SL going for $2800 and that one listed for $3000 at @Fred Miranda went as a trade valued between $2750 and $3000, according to the seller. All the used listed at B&H right now start at $2950 for an 8/10 and go well over 3k for a 9/9+. From that info alone, it seems you could easily get $2500 and up for a mint SL. I would suggest either Fred Miranda or Popflash. You'll make more with Miranda, but it's a lot easier with Popflash in that you won't have to deal with anything, i.e. photographing your items, PayPal, shipping, unfriendly buyers, etc. And as Jeff stated above you get 80% of the asking price which you set, though they'll give you a range to consider. Edited December 19, 2019 by wellfleet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m9photo Posted December 19, 2019 Share #13 Posted December 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, wellfleet said: From that info alone, it seems you could easily get $2500 and up for a mint SL. So basically my statement is correct, $2.4 -2.6 from individuals are fair price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted December 19, 2019 Share #14 Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, m9photo said: So basically my statement is correct, $2.4 -2.6 from individuals are fair price. I think one could ask for more. Why should individuals price less than B&H, Popflash or what individuals are getting at Miranda. So far, the lowest price is for an 8/10 @ $2800 from what I've found. And an 8/10 certainly isn't the cream of the crop. Edited December 19, 2019 by wellfleet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m9photo Posted December 19, 2019 Share #15 Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, wellfleet said: I think one could ask for more. Why should individuals price less than B&H, Popflash or what individuals are getting at Miranda. So far, the lowest price is for an 8/10 @ $2800 from what I've found. And an 8/10 certainly isn't the cream of the crop. BH or any other stores they could have return policy or even warranty while many individual sellers opt not. Here some going on Ebay, remember Ebay has fees and paypal has fees. 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 December 19, 2019 by m9photo 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/304561-used-sl-at-b-and-h/?do=findComment&comment=3876184'>More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted December 19, 2019 Share #16 Posted December 19, 2019 I've stated what I think and so have you, so now Markgc has a range of opinions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 19, 2019 Share #17 Posted December 19, 2019 Whatever the agreed price one establishes with Popflash (for direct sale), is bumped up on their eBay site to cover fees. Selling through them (or other reputable dealer) alleviates hassle. (for seller and buyer), provides marketing, with return and warranty policy. That also can justify a somewhat higher asking price. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgc Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted December 20, 2019 Thanks for the helpful feedback. My SL is literally new without a mark on it so I thought $2900 was reasonable. That said, I’ll modify my ad to indicate negotiable and see what happens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musotographer Posted December 21, 2019 Share #19 Posted December 21, 2019 Last week I bought a 9/10 one in London for £2080 - I think I’ve got a good deal, by waiting until the price was right for me. I never buy new Leica as especially on new digital cameras you immediately lose a % of the value, much like a new car. It’s still a brilliant camera, I’m just coming to it a few years later than some. I’ve sold my near-mint M9-P to pay for it; a wrench, but I rarely used it anyway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m9photo Posted December 27, 2019 Share #20 Posted December 27, 2019 Leica store Miami, are now selling the SL for $2595. How are individual seller now compete with this selling price point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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