Thoughts on purchasing used...

[jaapv]

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The true Leicaiste will only consider a factory-sealed box and pay more than the original list price... 

[cococard]

I decided to pick up a “like new” Q2M from mpb.com for 5100 shipped with Leica thumb support included. 
 

From looking around that seemed like a fair deal. 

[LocalHero1953]

13 hours ago, cococard said:

While on the topic, and taking into consideration that the only cameras acceptable are LIKE NEW or EXCELENT, what would you guys consider the tipping point should be between buying new or second market?

 

10% discount in relation to retail?

20%?

30%?

 

Thanks everyone for all your help.

For me it's not as simple as that. For a lens, especially a simple opto-mechanical one where there is little to go wrong unseen, then I am less worried by cosmetic condition: an M lens which is in good optical condition, and focuses smoothly and accurately, can be at a bargain price if there are signs of wear on the focus ring or aperture ring. Nor am I particularly worried by the absence of a box and documentation. Although in general Leica equipment holds its value much more than other brands, I am never considering the investment potential when I am buying - I am buying to use - so aspects that have no impact on functionality are not important to me.

[Guest]

@cococard congratulation, enjoy. 

I hope that’s Dollars, as opposed to Pounds. In the UK MPB are selling Q2M around £4100 - £4300.

https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/leica-q2-monochrom

Edited October 16, 2022 by OThomas

[cococard]

6 hours ago, OThomas said:

@cococard congratulation, enjoy. 

I hope that’s Dollars, as opposed to Pounds. In the UK MPB are selling Q2M around £4100 - £4300.

https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/leica-q2-monochrom

Its dollars, I saw some on eBay around 4300-4600 but without the guarantee of a quality check.  

[NZDavid]

Currency fluctuations make a difference (it could run into the hundreds), but if you are importing, there's also import tax to consider. The UK pound and the US dollar are nearing parity after the pound took a tumble so for those outside the UK it might be worth considering buying from there. Ffordes in Scotland is good. In Europe, Leicashop in Austria and Leica bei Meister are worth looking at. Many others. Otherwise, avoid the currency fluctuations and try BH Photo, or any other Leica specialty dealer in the US promoted here.

[Farrell Gallery]

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I bought mine from a local guy I found on Marketplace and saved nearly a grand....I could tell he was a caring owner and the camera was immaculate. No reason NOT to buy used.