Advice on where to sell some M lenses.

[Woodlux]

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Hi, unfortunately my eye sight has deteriorated to the point that my M9 is getting difficult to focus.  So I need to bite the bullet and sell my kit.  I am not keen on eBay and though I may get less I would rather sell to a good dealer.  I am in the UK does any one have any recommendations to which shops I should go to.  Also if any one in the UK is interested in a face to face sale than that would be good.

 

 

[Jean-Michel]

Since you need to sell, save yourself much grief and sell to a Leica dealer in your country. You will get less cash, of course, but the difference is worth it for peace of mind. And maybe trade for something with AF, such as a Q.

[rogxwhit]

I can recommend the following dealers (I've had honest & pleasant exchange with all of them):

The Latent Image, Shrewsbury - https://www.tli-processing.com/store

Commercial Cameras, Church Stretton - http://www.commercialcameras.co.uk/used.html

Red Dot, London -https://www.reddotcameras.co.uk

Ffordes at Beauly near Inverness (will sell on commission or buy outright) - https://www.ffordes.com

 

[Jeff S]

1 hour ago, Woodlux said:

Hi, unfortunately my eye sight has deteriorated…

I guess you’ve tried eyeglass and/or diopter correction? And tried one of the later generation digital Ms with higher VF magnification and better eye relief?  I would experiment with everything before giving up on an M, and maybe even hang on to M lenses for use on another camera, including Leica.

But as far as sale or trade, I concur with using trustworthy Leica dealers. Saves a lot of hassle, and builds relationships. In the US, commission rates vary among good dealers, so it’s worth checking around.  Can’t speak for UK.

Jeff

[Woodlux]

Thank you all for the helpful suggestions.

[rich_]

Aperture UK in London has purchased lenses from me in the past. Everything went very smoothly. 

Edited August 16, 2023 by rich_

[rsh]

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If you are in no rush for the cash, you might try to sell your equipment on consignment thru a Leica dealer.  The dealer will most likely take 20% of the sales price and it allows you some input on the sales price.

Edited August 16, 2023 by rsh

[farnz]

19 hours ago, Woodlux said:

 I am in the UK does any one have any recommendations to which shops I should go to.  Also if any one in the UK is interested in a face to face sale than that would be good.

You could advertise your lenses for sale in the forum's classified pages.  There's a link at the top of the page.  Those here are likely to have a fair idea of what your lenses value is and you won't have to settle for less owing to a dealer's cut.

Pete.

[RMF]

FM forums and FB’s Leica Classifieds