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Hi Guys, 

I'am considering getting a "new" Leica MP. 

I saw this one today https://www.ebay.com/itm/265383230879 A la carte. To me it look exactly like the black paint version one as seen here. Any advice? Im sure you know way better than me. 

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[Herr Barnack]

 https://www.ebay.com/itm/265383230879  is $5786 USD/€5000 used (no warranty) + $115 USD/€99 shipping.

here is $5323 USD/€4600 used (no warranty) and will not ship to the U.S., if you are based here.

The retail price on a new film MP is $5395/€4666 (from B&H Photo in NYC) with a 2 year warranty from Leica:  https://us.leica-camera.com/Warranty

Verdict:  Get a new MP with the 2 year warranty.

 

 

Edited October 30, 2021 by Herr Barnack

[Mute-on]

There is nothing ‘a la carte’ about that MP. The à la carte program closed a few years ago, prior to which different viewfinder magnifications were standard production. Not any more. 
 

Buy new, exactly as @Herr Barnack said. 

[fbonde]

8 hours ago, Herr Barnack said:

 https://www.ebay.com/itm/265383230879  is $5786 USD/€5000 used (no warranty) + $115 USD/€99 shipping.

here is $5323 USD/€4600 used (no warranty) and will not ship to the U.S., if you are based here.

The retail price on a new film MP is $5395/€4666 (from B&H Photo in NYC) with a 2 year warranty from Leica:  https://us.leica-camera.com/Warranty

Verdict:  Get a new MP with the 2 year warranty.

I totally agree with you on that. The thing is, leica dont give you a time frame on, when they can make you one. But i think its worth the wait. Just for information, both ebay shops offers 1 year warranty. In realty I dont know how that work. Never both leica equipment from ebay. 

 

I totally agree with you on that. The thing is, leica dont give you a time frame on, when they can make you one. But i think its worth the wait. Just for information, both ebay shops offers 1 year warranty. In realty I dont know how that work. Never both leica equipment from ebay. 

Edited October 31, 2021 by fbonde

[fbonde]

7 hours ago, Mute-on said:

There is nothing ‘a la carte’ about that MP. The à la carte program closed a few years ago, prior to which different viewfinder magnifications were standard production. Not any more. 
 

Buy new, exactly as @Herr Barnack said. 

That's what a thought, i could not find any information online that the MP had a la carte version. Only that the program closed. 

[Herr Barnack]

14 hours ago, fbonde said:

I totally agree with you on that. The thing is, leica dont give you a time frame on, when they can make you one. But i think its worth the wait. Just for information, both ebay shops offers 1 year warranty. In realty I dont know how that work. Never both leica equipment from ebay. 

True - a lot of times getting the Leica camera or lens you want is a waiting game.  Leica is probably not the right cup of tea for the "hurry, hurry, hurry I want it RIGHT NOW!!" brigade. 

Patience is a virtue - and I think that's one of the things I like about Leica.

Edited October 31, 2021 by Herr Barnack