alfisti71 Posted January 4, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 4, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi folks. I'm new to Leicas (since selling my M8 10 years ago). Looking to get into another rangefinder body... and I found an M-E for sale, for $3k, with spare battery, from a shop willing to offer a year warranty on it. Locally, I found a $2500 M 240 with a 2013 serial number. (Private seller). Seems that's about the going rate for an M 240. Given the age of the two cameras (one is significantly newer than the other) and the modest upgrades with the M-E, it seems like the extra $500 is worth it. BUT... given the "special edition" status of the M-E - is it worth MORE or LESS than a standard M 240? A few years down the road, which will be worth less? I understand that in use, both cameras will be primarily the same. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 4, 2023 Posted January 4, 2023 Hi alfisti71, Take a look here M-E 240 for $3k vs. M 240 for $2500? . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted January 4, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 4, 2023 Buy the M240 and spend the $500 on a trip. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfisti71 Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, andybarton said: Buy the M240 and spend the $500 on a trip. 🙂 How big a factor is the spare battery? I am not wired to function with a single battery. That's $200 right there. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 4, 2023 Share #4 Posted January 4, 2023 Either one will need a spare battery. I have an M240, with two batteries. I’ve never run out of battery on a days shooting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsleica Posted January 4, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 4, 2023 I'm in the same boat.. Going to purchase a MP 240 tomorrow. I would get the ME if I were you.. Younger cam.. its the same guts as the MP.. Warrantee.. Are batteries warranteed as well? Good looking cam.. Truthfully..I dont think there is even a question..as batteries go dead and are $215 a pop.. The warrantee is everything on a used cam..esp at this price point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfisti71 Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted January 4, 2023 16 minutes ago, tsleica said: I'm in the same boat.. Going to purchase a MP 240 tomorrow. I would get the ME if I were you.. Younger cam.. its the same guts as the MP.. Warrantee.. Are batteries warranteed as well? Good looking cam.. Truthfully..I dont think there is even a question..as batteries go dead and are $215 a pop.. The warrantee is everything on a used cam..esp at this price point. That's what I am thinking... considering the battery, it's a $300 premium over the older camera, with a warranty. I was just concerned that a few years down the road, M-240s will be selling for more $$ than the M-E 240s, because they sold for more when new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 4, 2023 Share #7 Posted January 4, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just use the camera and enjoy its output. Don’t worry about a few dollars several years from now. You’re not buying Krugerands. Digital cameras are not an investment. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsleica Posted January 5, 2023 Share #8 Posted January 5, 2023 The M-E will be probably be worth more in the long run as only 700 were made. People are crankin the prices up on M-E's on the auction site. $3K is a decent deal esp w/warrantee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfisti71 Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted January 5, 2023 thanks everyone for the opinions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfisti71 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted January 15, 2023 I found an M-P 240 for $2250.... best of everything! Thanks everyone!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsleica Posted January 17, 2023 Share #11 Posted January 17, 2023 I just got a LN condition MP 240 with all the fixins..brand new case/mint EVF 2/fancy strap/ 2 batteries (1 new) for 3K out the door w/1 year Leica warrantee. Good to have an M body again. Quite thrilled with this purchase. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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