SL2 aftermarket prices

[dogman1911]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

I'm seeing a lot of SL2 body-only prices in the $2500-3000 USD range on ebay. Is that a fair gage for aftermarket pricing? Actual "sold" prices seem to be sub- $2500.

 

Disclaimer - getting a feel for the market. I do a lot of hiking and I always take my Q, not the SL2. I never used my SL2 as I expected/planned to. Just kind of disappointing I am going to take a huge hit if I sell, but I understand electronic devices, regardless of type or brand, become old tech very quickly.

[Almizilero]

Seems to be the current rate. At least here in Germany (Europe?), Leica reduced the price for a new SL2 to 2999 EUR and SL2-S to 2799 EUR for a while. That affected the used market, hard. But now the new prices seem to be up to normal again, while the used prices stayed quite low. If the situation is similar in the US, it might be worth waiting a little for the used prices to recover. But in the end, I have no idea, they could just as well keep going down.

[Max EPR]

I am surprised/disappointed with the resale prices of the SL2. They are approaching the price of the SL601 and the SL2 is a superior camera. I think the reason for the current SL2 resale price has more to do with the economy than the camera. Many consumer prices are taking a hit like autos, especially EV's. I think we are in a buyer's market and not a seller's market. 

[Photoworks]

19 hours ago, dogman1911 said:

I'm seeing a lot of SL2 body-only prices in the $2500-3000 USD range on ebay. Is that a fair gage for aftermarket pricing? Actual "sold" prices seem to be sub- $2500.

 

Disclaimer - getting a feel for the market. I do a lot of hiking and I always take my Q, not the SL2. I never used my SL2 as I expected/planned to. Just kind of disappointing I am going to take a huge hit if I sell, but I understand electronic devices, regardless of type or brand, become old tech very quickly.

i would not buy it on ebay. often store put up leica cameras for more money, if you look an the store website you find the same item for 10% less plus TAX

[Biro]

To the OP:  $2500-$3000 sounds about right.  I just picked up an SL2 with a factory CLA/refurbishment by Leica and a two-year Leica warranty for about $2900.  I would think eBay deals should not be higher than $2500.

[Olaf_ZG]

Prices are crazy! Bad for sellers, but great for buyers. So don’t sell, the 2-series is all that you need. But buy, cause it is a great cam.

[dogman1911]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

I don't think prices are going to trend back up on the SL2, so if I sell I'll just take it as it is.

I do agree with everyone about a buyer's market. I'm seeing the same thing with other hobbies - I just didn't expect as big a drop on the SL2 value, but I also don't buy/sell at a high rate so I don't follow pricing trends until I do decide to sell something.

My driving motivation as stated above is the Q truly matches my shooting style and activity level. With a backpack and other gear (trekking poles, rifle, etc.), I use a long strap and sling the Q across my shoulder with the camera resting on my hip out of the way but easily accessible if I need it. I just can't carry the SL2 like that. I know there are harnesses to carry larger frame cameras, but I typically have a chest harness for binoculars, so getting overloaded becomes an issue.

In addition, with the SL2 I just can't duplicate the "in the moment" feeling I get with the Q. Nothing to think about but composition and pleasure (which is what I love about photography). 

My plan is to sell the SL2 and lenses, plus the Q and get a Q3. With the weather up here, a better sealed body, tilt display and all-around upgraded sensor and performance make it attactive to me over my 5-yr old Q. I was hoping current gear would cover the cost of new gear, but kicking in a few bucks is fine.

Thanks everyone for the input.

[Simone_DF]

Well not really. Used Q2 prices are in the 3500/3800€ ballpark. A M10-R is still 6000€. 
Even the M10 is still at 4000€. 
Only the SL2 price went down that hard. 

[tomasis7]

Great for SL users if they want own a Leica since it is so cheap.

 

I wait for a SL2S sub 1500€.

[Al Brown]

The prices only reflect the value of a SL as an "investment". But do not despair, Sony has it even worse.

[Archiver]

A secondhand SL2 in Australia is going for about AUD $4850, which is close to USD $3000. This is about half or less what it originally sold for, which is bad for sellers, but great for buyers, and surprising for Leica price watchers.

[Simone_DF]

1 hour ago, tomasis7 said:

I wait for a SL2S sub 1500€.

Same. I sold mine 2 months ago before the price cut, switched to a S5II for the time being, but I will consider getting a SL2-S again for that price, to be used mostly with M lenses

[BernardC]

4 hours ago, Archiver said:

This is about half or less what it originally sold for, which is bad for sellers, but great for buyers, and surprising for Leica price watchers.

There's a big difference between M prices and every other Leica product. The SL, Q, binoculars, etc., behave "normally," like any other brand. The M system follows its own rules.

[Jean-Michel]

It is a camera! Not an investment vehicle.

You buy a camera (or two or more) and you use it/them for whatever purpose you have, be it pleasure, hobby or business. If for pleasure or hobby, then it is just  a sunk cost, just enjoy using the camera for as long as you can – you will likely get better and better as you use it over the years. If for business, then you get to depreciate it, in my case, in Canada, I get to apply a 20% depreciation cost annually. 

Over my decades of photography I rarely sold any equipment and eventually, in post film days, I donated many cameras and darkroom equipment to anyone still interested in using those. I did trade film Ms  and some old M lenses for new stuff, the trade-in value was just a nice bonus.

So, if the OP's SL2 is just gathering dust and he has not possible future use for it, and the lenses he has for it, the he might as well sell and get whatever he can for the stuff, and just stop worrying  and move on.

 

[bherman01545]

On 10/1/2024 at 12:48 PM, Photoworks said:

i would not buy it on eBay. often store put up Leica cameras for more money, if you look an the store website you find the same item for 10% less plus TAX

I would also highly recommend getting one with some warranty left. If an SL2 develops an issue, you are looking at a minimum of $700.00, plus round-trip shipping to Germany. 90% of all SL, SL2 and even Q cameras need to go back to Germany for repairs. You are better off paying a bit more for one with a dealer warranty or Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) or you are taking a big risk.

-Brad

[Olaf_ZG]

5 hours ago, bherman01545 said:

90% of all SL, SL2 and even Q cameras need to go back to Germany for repairs.

-Brad

I guess you have facts for this statement?

[MrFriendly]

Leica Miami has couple of used SL2 for sale from $2700 to $3000:

https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/used/products/used-leica-sl2-extra-battery-9?variant=44815338274947

https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/used/products/used-leica-sl2-with-2-extra-batteries?variant=44823426531459

Leica Online store has several pre-owned SL2 in different locations with wide price range (average is $3000):

https://leicacamerausa.com/used/sl-camera-bodies/?page=1

[padam]

Why even consider buying used at those prices.
Not sure if this is still ongoing, but I can only say good things about this shop, shipped the last silver SL2 quickly after payment: https://www.leica-store-konstanz.de/aktionen/

[Albion1901]

23 hours ago, bherman01545 said:

I would also highly recommend getting one with some warranty left. If an SL2 develops an issue, you are looking at a minimum of $700.00, plus round-trip shipping to Germany. 90% of all SL, SL2 and even Q cameras need to go back to Germany for repairs. You are better off paying a bit more for one with a dealer warranty or Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) or you are taking a big risk.

-Brad

Having a remaining warranty period for any product is clearly beneficial. I have however owned and extensively used each of the cameras you mention with any need for repair. I am either extremely lucky or the % you state is erroneous. Out of interest can you substantiate it?

[Advertisement]

Hallo,

Look here: Leica L-Mount