lmans Posted February 22, 2023 Share #41  Posted February 22, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Stick with Leica Miami....Camera West in SF / bay area..... KEH or MPB, Japan Camera Hunter, Setadel Studio in Canada or Robets....  I have dealt with them all thru the years and have never had a bad experience. I especially enjoy Leica Miami and have bought 3 M's from them. I also like the Red Dot Forum they do on You Tube as you feel like you 'know these guys'....  But I would never do Ebay for this expense of a camera. The 'junk/stuff' that is out there is evident and you don't want to be stuck holding the bag on a bum camera....and also, I have seen people state CLA'd but never be able to support that with  documentation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Huss Posted February 22, 2023 Share #42  Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, lmans said: . But I would never do Ebay for this expense of a camera. The 'junk/stuff' that is out there is evident and you don't want to be stuck holding the bag on a bum camera....and also, I have seen people state CLA'd but never be able to support that with  documentation. ebay actually has about the best return policy there is, basically always siding with the buyer.  So I'd feel better buying a camera from them than many other official places. I bought my M240 off ebay, my M7 off ebay, my M5 off ebay, two M3s, an MdA, a 1F, my R9, my R7, one R-E, my M-A, one Xpan, one TX-1, one TX-2 (Xpan 2), one Rolleiflex 2.8 E, one Rolleiflex 2.8GX 60 Jahre edition, Nikon F6, Nikon F3Ltd, F3P, Leica lenses up the yin yang etc. Zero issues. I bought a new Leica M6 2022 from a Leica dealer.  Brand new - not sure if you heard this story - defective from new, at Leica for repair for 12 weeks now.  If I bought that off ebay, instant return, full refund. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryel Posted February 22, 2023 Share #43  Posted February 22, 2023 4 hours ago, Wildcolugoman said: @Aryel I saw the M5 at Ben Photo... . He had 2 there. Do you know if they have warranty or if they service the cameras before putting them up for sale? Hi, Best is to check the camera and ask them directly about the warranty and cla.  I bought a leica cl from them, it came with 3 months warranty as far as I recall. Hope this helps.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted February 22, 2023 Share #44 Â Posted February 22, 2023 12 hours ago, Huss said: I'm not sure how it can be, seeing it has the spot metering system, the different VF with exposure readouts, the ISO dial on the top , completely different film rewind mechanism , has a hot shoe etc You can swap the back doors - I just did it! A fair point! There is a lot of extra 'stuff' inside the bigger housing of the M5. What a great camera it is though. Comfortable in the hand, superb ergonomics. Some complain of the added width to the left of the eyepiece, but I've never found it a problem. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted February 22, 2023 Share #45  Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, Huss said: My M5 that had the prism separate is in the 136xxx serial # range.  I never knocked it/banged it etc.  Just one day - done.  No longer could focus. I got it fixed, and now it is back to its fantastic self. My two lug M5 with Luigi case to allow horizontal use. Great camera, the only fault being the frame counter not always returning to zero but I can live with that. 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 February 22, 2023 by Matlock 4 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/367758-getting-first-leica-m-from-ebay/?do=findComment&comment=4695752'>More sharing options...
Wildcolugoman Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share #46  Posted February 22, 2023 I thought I liked the chrome... Then i thought maybe the black chrome m5 looked better.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted February 22, 2023 Share #47  Posted February 22, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, Wildcolugoman said: I thought I liked the chrome... Then i thought maybe the black chrome m5 looked better.... We are all different, I prefer chrome on the more "traditional" Leicas but, to me, the M5 looks better in black. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted February 22, 2023 Share #48  Posted February 22, 2023 My M5.. 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! 3 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/367758-getting-first-leica-m-from-ebay/?do=findComment&comment=4696287'>More sharing options...
dpitt Posted February 23, 2023 Share #49 Â Posted February 23, 2023 @Huss @Matlock Guys, we are stealing this thread from the OP. Let's move it to a new thread "Show me your M5..." I will post mine there also. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcolugoman Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share #50 Â Posted February 23, 2023 @dpitt they were just helping me to zoom in on limited decisions for the m5. Tempting.... Somebody help me with GAS!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted February 23, 2023 Share #51  Posted February 23, 2023 @Wildcolugoman You asked for it  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! 1 1 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/367758-getting-first-leica-m-from-ebay/?do=findComment&comment=4696986'>More sharing options...
williamj Posted February 23, 2023 Share #52 Â Posted February 23, 2023 I'm shocked there is no I love my M5 thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobW0 Posted February 23, 2023 Share #53  Posted February 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, williamj said: I'm shocked there is no I love my M5 thread There is one.  https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/84399-i-love-my-m5/#comment-894259 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted February 23, 2023 Share #54  Posted February 23, 2023 Bellamy Hunt posted this picture of a  silver chrome M5 on his Instagram account. I think it looks pretty smart with the Summaron 2.8 fitted. 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! 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/367758-getting-first-leica-m-from-ebay/?do=findComment&comment=4697076'>More sharing options...
colint544 Posted February 23, 2023 Share #55  Posted February 23, 2023 And since we're showing the M5 a bit of love, and the OP doesn't mind, here's my cherished 1975 50 Jahre M5 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! 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/367758-getting-first-leica-m-from-ebay/?do=findComment&comment=4697141'>More sharing options...
williamj Posted February 23, 2023 Share #56  Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, RobW0 said: There is one.  https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/84399-i-love-my-m5/#comment-894259 Thanks. Gentle hint that perhaps these examples should be cross posted to that thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted February 23, 2023 Share #57 Â Posted February 23, 2023 I wouldn't buy a lens cap from an eBay seller with 95% positive feedback let alone an expensive 40+ year old camera. Save yourself some time and money and buy your camera from a reputable dealer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidshirts Posted February 24, 2023 Share #58  Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 9:37 PM, lmans said: Stick with Leica Miami....Camera West in SF / bay area..... KEH or MPB, Japan Camera Hunter, Setadel Studio in Canada or Robets....  I have dealt with them all thru the years and have never had a bad experience. I especially enjoy Leica Miami and have bought 3 M's from them. I also like the Red Dot Forum they do on You Tube as you feel like you 'know these guys'....  But I would never do Ebay for this expense of a camera. The 'junk/stuff' that is out there is evident and you don't want to be stuck holding the bag on a bum camera....and also, I have seen people state CLA'd but never be able to support that with  documentation. I disagree. I've found my best deals on eBay. Hidden gems. You just have to put in some due diligence. On 2/21/2023 at 10:43 PM, Huss said: ebay actually has about the best return policy there is, basically always siding with the buyer.  So I'd feel better buying a camera from them than many other official places. I bought my M240 off ebay, my M7 off ebay, my M5 off ebay, two M3s, an MdA, a 1F, my R9, my R7, one R-E, my M-A, one Xpan, one TX-1, one TX-2 (Xpan 2), one Rolleiflex 2.8 E, one Rolleiflex 2.8GX 60 Jahre edition, Nikon F6, Nikon F3Ltd, F3P, Leica lenses up the yin yang etc. Zero issues. I bought a new Leica M6 2022 from a Leica dealer.  Brand new - not sure if you heard this story - defective from new, at Leica for repair for 12 weeks now.  If I bought that off ebay, instant return, full refund. Precisely why I'll gladly still buy but never sell again on eBay. The buyer holds all the power. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted February 24, 2023 Share #59 Â Posted February 24, 2023 3 hours ago, plaidshirts said: . Precisely why I'll gladly still buy but never sell again on eBay. The buyer holds all the power. Yeah, ebay is awesome for buyers. Â Sellers can get hosed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted February 27, 2023 Share #60 Â Posted February 27, 2023 Sure, eBay is great for returns, but shipping something back internationally for a return is expensive (requiring separate contact with seller for reimbursement) and a pain in the ass. Sellers also often harass you wanting to give you a partial credit instead of a refund. Wasted time. I only buy within my own country now when possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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