Flyer Posted February 20 Share #1 Posted February 20 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just noticed there are several M11’s on MPB described as like new for £4900-£5069. This is about a grand less than the going rate. Do you think these are good buys and maybe just because they have a few to shift? very tempted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 20 Posted February 20 Hi Flyer, Take a look here M11 for less than 5K. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
robsonj Posted February 20 Share #2 Posted February 20 I've always had good luck with MPB, but there are also people that have not had good luck purchasing from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyshire Man Posted February 20 Share #3 Posted February 20 (edited) 30 minutes ago, robsonj said: I've always had good luck with MPB, but there are also people that have not had good luck purchasing from them. I’ve had a mix. Some things not as I’d expect but they’ve taken them back. I did buy a lens recently where focus was too stiff, I wanted them to fix it but they said no, you can have £25 back or return it. Costing me about £200 for a CLA as was otherwise clean and excellent. In retrospect I should have just sent it back and spun again They’ve been ‘returns only if not described accurately’ with me, which isn’t true as the consumer rights act applies to second hand goods just as much as new. Then again, they’re not the only ones to have never heard of the CRA, several camera shops including Leica have tried the same game with me (without any success obviously)! In summary I’d say give it a go but test carefully, all the moaning on here has probably depressed prices;-) Edited February 20 by Derbyshire Man 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzajl Posted February 20 Share #4 Posted February 20 They’re very overstocked, so it’s a good time to buy from them. Since you can send it back if you’re not satisfied, there doesn’t seem much to lose by trying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobW0 Posted February 21 Share #5 Posted February 21 If you can get one for that, then I would say do it. It is a great camera in any of its versions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaR10 Posted February 21 Share #6 Posted February 21 Flyer, I had bad luck with MPB on two occasions with M cameras. The second time, they argued that I did not have the correct authorization for the return. Eventually they took it back and refunded my money. I took my chances and suffered the angst of online returns. You may get lucky as other previous posters have written. I learned and decided to simply use my local Leica dealer for new or used gear. Even then, I get the guarantee in writing before walking out the door. It gets down to the classic Clint Eastwood movie line in; "Dirty Harry"..."Do you feel lucky?"... r/ Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevejack Posted February 21 Share #7 Posted February 21 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bought a used M11M which was basically like new, and a decent price at the time. It was a few thousand off the new price so I took it. It had freezing issues which my regular launch-day M11 did not, so I'm pretty sure whoever sold it probably sold it because of that reason. Firmware updates seem to have solved the issues and the M11M runs like a clock now. I think you can get unlucky with people selling a camera that has been giving them trouble, but firmware is reasonably mature now and I wouldn't hesitate to buy used especially if it's from a place that offers returns if you run into issues. If you're not getting along with it after a few months you can probably sell it and not really lose much (if anything). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 21 Share #8 Posted February 21 6 minutes ago, Stevejack said: If you're not getting along with it after a few months you can probably sell it and not really lose much (if anything). With hope that the buyer's lawyer is not too good... Just kidding but don't panic i'm retired now 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK100 Posted February 21 Share #9 Posted February 21 You will get a six month warranty so should be nothing to worry about at that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted February 21 Share #10 Posted February 21 MPB, oh boy! I have nothing good to say about them, I have tried them a few times with Leica equipment, but every time it didn't look like they even checked if it was working. I returned all the orders ant they took them back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted February 21 Author Share #11 Posted February 21 Hmmmm all interesting comments, well I have taken a chance and ordered on today for delivery tomorrow. I have 14 days to check it over and see if there are any faults which is not always the case if you buy private, and I also get 6 months warranty. I have also had mixed outcomes with MPB over the years, some excellent and others, well not so good. Hopefully it will be in the mint condition they say. Thanks everyone for your advise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzajl Posted February 21 Share #12 Posted February 21 Hope you love it and have many happy years together. Looking forward to seeing the photos you make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymoose Posted February 21 Share #13 Posted February 21 "You get what you pay for" I bought a $6500USD M11 that was out of both vertical and horizontal alignment and froze frequently. Exchanged it for a $7200USD M11 that has been flawless in the month I've owned it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinRas Posted February 21 Share #14 Posted February 21 My experience with MPB is great no issues at all, M11-P bought like new and it comes as described, same with lenses and other stuff. 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/419402-m11-for-less-than-5k/?do=findComment&comment=5761290'>More sharing options...
TDog Posted February 21 Share #15 Posted February 21 Bought a used like new from MPB about a month ago for £500 more than now, but I at least got a decent serial number and as for new, it had been into Leica which half worried me but I scanned receipt in box for work carried out and asked them what had been done, it had been sent to Germany (from UK) for RF calibration. Had worked flawlessly so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK100 Posted February 21 Share #16 Posted February 21 They provide a warranty and you can return an item within 14 days. I have bought a lens from them recently which was exactly as described. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 21 Share #17 Posted February 21 What’s most interesting is that an m10p is less than 1k cheaper than an m11 and an m10r is over £500 more expensive than the m11. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted February 21 Share #18 Posted February 21 It seems supply and demand is working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tseg Posted February 21 Share #19 Posted February 21 Must be on of them magenta M11's. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted February 21 Author Share #20 Posted February 21 4 hours ago, TDog said: Bought a used like new from MPB about a month ago for £500 more than now, but I at least got a decent serial number and as for new, it had been into Leica which half worried me but I scanned receipt in box for work carried out and asked them what had been done, it had been sent to Germany (from UK) for RF calibration. Had worked flawlessly so far Can you establish the age via the serial number? What do you mean by got a decent serial number. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now