Over 2000 Actuations on an Open Box M11 - Should I be concerned?

[Warton]

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2000 shots is nothing to M11, but it's not open box either. It should be labeled as used. $600 off is too little. If I were you I wouldn't buy a 2000 actuated camera to save the mere $600.

just for your information, I bought M11 brand new this Jan for $7500. And 2 months later I about a used M10-R black paint with 1800 actuated shutter for about $6400

 

B&H is very stretchy these days. For example, a few weeks ago I saw its website is selling a mall packet of Ilford xfol film developer for $3.5, but at the same time a 5 packets of same product was selling for $22.5. So I sent an email asking why I should buy 5-pack for $22.5, while I can buy 5 of single pack for $17.5. They didn't answer until a week later and told me my math is wrong because the single pack is $5.2

 

Edited September 11, 2023 by Warton

[petereprice]

6 hours ago, Warton said:

2000 shots is nothing to M11, but it's not open box either. It should be labeled as used. $600 off is too little. If I were you I wouldn't buy a 2000 actuated camera to save the mere $600.

just for your information, I bought M11 brand new this Jan for $7500. And 2 months later I about a used M10-R black paint with 1800 actuated shutter for about $6400

 

B&H is very stretchy these days. For example, a few weeks ago I saw its website is selling a mall packet of Ilford xfol film developer for $3.5, but at the same time a 5 packets of same product was selling for $22.5. So I sent an email asking why I should buy 5-pack for $22.5, while I can buy 5 of single pack for $17.5. They didn't answer until a week later and told me my math is wrong because the single pack is $5.2

 

How were you able to get an M11 for $7500 Brand New, if you don’t mind me asking?

[Warton]

4 hours ago, petereprice said:

How were you able to get an M11 for $7500 Brand New, if you don’t mind me asking?

I usually don't buy anything portable (meaning I can easily carry without box/cases), high value luxury stuff, such as watches, jewelry, etc, from local in North America. I travel extensively global wise, like more than 10 times a year.

So if you look at MSRP price in Europe, it's pretty much about EUR 8700, minus ~20% VAT, So you get the idea.

Or better go to HK, it's tax free there and price is even negotiable.

The worst place in this world to buy high value goods is: 1. Australia, New Zealand, 2. Canada, 3. America.

 

Edited September 12, 2023 by Warton