m94me Posted November 4, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 4, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Curious about price differentials for new m7 gray market vs usa models? Any other things to be aware of besides the obvious (warranty)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 4, 2007 Posted November 4, 2007 Hi m94me, Take a look here m7 gray market discount?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
topoxforddoc Posted November 4, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 4, 2007 Marco, Why bother with a gray market new M7? Certainly with the USD at al ten year low against the euro and sterling, it's unlikely that you'll find many deals out there. For us on the other side of the pond, now that's a different matter. Why not just buy a second hand one? There are loads of film M bodies kicking around after people bought into the M8. I would think you could get a pristine M7 (maybe even with a bit of passport left) for USD 2500-3000. Good luck Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted November 4, 2007 Share #3 Posted November 4, 2007 Marco, Why bother with a gray market new M7? Certainly with the USD at al ten year low against the euro and sterling, it's unlikely that you'll find many deals out there. For us on the other side of the pond, now that's a different matter. Why not just buy a second hand one? There are loads of film M bodies kicking around after people bought into the M8. I would think you could get a pristine M7 (maybe even with a bit of passport left) for USD 2500-3000. Good luck Charlie An Ebay search turns up this example. Leica M7 Rangefinder Camera Body - Never Used - (eBay item 320175508664 end time Nov-06-07 17:45:10 PST) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted November 4, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 4, 2007 Also check out the RFF forum classifieds. There was one there a few weeks back for $1900. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasw_ Posted November 4, 2007 Share #5 Posted November 4, 2007 Peter is bang on the gong! I believe Tony at Popflash has new M7s listed for that 2500-2800 range...and he ships for free in the US. Look around, buy a good used M7 for around 2000-2200 USD. I would ask if it has the VF upgrade, etc.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dot Posted November 4, 2007 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2007 Why not just buy a second hand one? There are loads of film M bodies kicking around after people bought into the M8. I would think you could get a pristine M7 (maybe even with a bit of passport left) for USD 2500-3000. I was under the impression that warranties did not transfer. Am I mistaken? An Ebay search turns up this example. Leica M7 Rangefinder Camera Body - Never Used - (eBay item 320175508664 end time Nov-06-07 17:45:10 PST) That one is mine actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted November 4, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) UK passport warranties are. I don't know about the US. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dot Posted November 4, 2007 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2007 I just checked and in the USA the warranty is not transferable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted November 4, 2007 Share #9 Posted November 4, 2007 Peter is bang on the gong! I believe Tony at Popflash has new M7s listed for that 2500-2800 range...and he ships for free in the US. Look around, buy a good used M7 for around 2000-2200 USD. I would ask if it has the VF upgrade, etc.. Popflash lists new M7s at $3495. which is Leica's fixed price. Am I missing something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dot Posted November 5, 2007 Share #10 Posted November 5, 2007 Popflash lists new M7s at $3495. which is Leica's fixed price. Am I missing something? You are correct about the price for a new M7 though Leica's fixed price is now actually supposed to be even higher at $3695. It looks like he hasn't updated the website to reflect this yet. He does have MINT ones for $2897 with a 1-year PopFlash warranty. Meanwhile my new (minus warranty) M7 gathers dust at $400 less than that. I guess a lot of people have dived head on into the digital age with the introduction of the M8 though if I had the money I would want one of each. I think they compliment each other well. It makes you wonder though, what was Leica thinking with their $200 price increase on the M7 and MP a couple months ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted November 5, 2007 Share #11 Posted November 5, 2007 You are correct about the price for a new M7 though Leica's fixed price is now actually supposed to be even higher at $3695. It looks like he hasn't updated the website to reflect this yet. He does have MINT ones for $2897 with a 1-year PopFlash warranty. Meanwhile my new (minus warranty) M7 gathers dust at $400 less than that. I have been very tempted to spring for your M7, but the combination of shipping to Japan and duties would negate any savings. I guess a lot of people have dived head on into the digital age with the introduction of the M8 though if I had the money I would want one of each. I think they compliment each other well. It makes you wonder though, what was Leica thinking with their $200 price increase on the M7 and MP a couple months ago? I agree. One of each would really be the optimum setup. I keep telling myself, "Some day . . ." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m94me Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted November 5, 2007 You are correct about the price for a new M7 though Leica's fixed price is now actually supposed to be even higher at $3695. It looks like he hasn't updated the website to reflect this yet. He does have MINT ones for $2897 with a 1-year PopFlash warranty. Meanwhile my new (minus warranty) M7 gathers dust at $400 less than that. I guess a lot of people have dived head on into the digital age with the introduction of the M8 though if I had the money I would want one of each. I think they compliment each other well. It makes you wonder though, what was Leica thinking with their $200 price increase on the M7 and MP a couple months ago? popflash bodies for 3695 are usa w/passport. They have gray market m7 starter kits with the m7+ 50mm f/2 cron for ~3800. I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to sell a brand new 50mm f2 for 1.2k, thus making the new gray market m7 around 2600. There's plenty of ex- mint m7s for 2100-2300 as well (KEH) has one while I type. Personally, if I bought used, it would have to be mint and around 2100. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted November 5, 2007 Share #13 Posted November 5, 2007 yes, I consider myself very lucky to have the M7 and M8, and they compliment each other wonderfully. I often shoot them together and the shared AE and metering system and same shutter dial make it easy to go back and forth. I added the winder as well as in the heat of action I'd forget to advance the M7 after shooting the M8! I got mine when the $500 discount on a lens was in place which helped a bit as I got a lens (50/1.4) that I wanted anyway and which in fact lives on the M7. best...Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted November 5, 2007 Share #14 Posted November 5, 2007 Curious about price differentials for new m7 gray market vs usa models? Any other things to be aware of besides the obvious (warranty)? Check your PM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted November 6, 2007 Share #15 Posted November 6, 2007 looks like there's a great deal on an "unused" M7 on our buy/sell board http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/175/cat/3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dot Posted November 7, 2007 Share #16 Posted November 7, 2007 looks like there's a great deal on an "unused" M7 on our buy/sell boardhttp://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/175/cat/3 That's mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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