Don Flynn Posted April 21 Share #1 Posted April 21 Advertisement (gone after registration) They had a classic M6 listed "like new" for a price that I couldn't pass up. I normally deal with KEH and Roberts Photo for used stuff. I'll post pictures when I get it. I'll be up to 2 M6's. a M-5 and M3SS. I think that'll do me 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pieter12 Posted April 21 Share #2 Posted April 21 I have bought several high-ticket items: camera bodies, lenses and accessories from MPB. Always been a good experience. Never had to return anything, so I can't speak for that, but I did sell them a lens once. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8fire Posted April 21 Share #3 Posted April 21 I recently got a summilux 24mm from them, fast shipping, item exactly as described, no complaints at all. Legit and reliable company from everything i’ve read. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Flynn Posted April 21 Author Share #4 Posted April 21 2 minutes ago, Pieter12 said: I have bought several high-ticket items: camera bodies, lenses and accessories from MPB. Always been a good experience. Never had to return anything, so I can't speak for that, but I did sell them a lens once. Good to know. It's actually the same production year and chrome body as my 1st M6 I bought a few weeks ago. It might be boring buying 2 of the same color and model but I'm wanting a "primary" and "backup" M6. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkgmatt Posted April 21 Share #5 Posted April 21 Great experience for me as well, buying a used S 007. There were some issues shipping to Asia but they got it sorted quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 22 Share #6 Posted April 22 Good experience buying SL2S LNIB and Summicron 50 SL LNIB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atournas Posted April 22 Share #7 Posted April 22 Advertisement (gone after registration) My experience so far dealing with them is only positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted April 22 Share #8 Posted April 22 I bought an SL 2 in 'excellent' condition and it had a very dirty sensor. I was iffy about the camera anyway, so returned it to MPB. They tried to persuade me to keep it. Not a great experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted April 22 Share #9 Posted April 22 I've bought some Leica and Nikon gear from MPB and it was a great experience, all perfectly described and very fast delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted April 22 Share #10 Posted April 22 My reading is that MPB's performance varies by country. I've only had positive experience in the UK, but I'ver heard mixed stories from US. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted April 22 Share #11 Posted April 22 30 minutes ago, LocalHero1953 said: My reading is that MPB's performance varies by country. I've only had positive experience in the UK, but I'ver heard mixed stories from US. My thoughts too, in the UK they have been spot on over the years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted April 22 Share #12 Posted April 22 10 hours ago, Don Flynn said: Good to know. It's actually the same production year and chrome body as my 1st M6 I bought a few weeks ago. It might be boring buying 2 of the same color and model but I'm wanting a "primary" and "backup" M6. 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! The silver M6 is such a great looking camera 👌 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted April 22 Share #13 Posted April 22 (edited) I can also vouch for the UK MPB operation. I've bought and sold (for the convenience rather than the prices offered) a number of items and the service has been excellent. The one time I had a problem (a Hasselblad XCD lens that I didn't think was up to snuff) they organised a return and refund without any quibbles or delay. I was browsing their Leica and Hasselblad stuff the other day (mainly curiosity rather than serious buying intent) and some of the prices are extremely keen for some M lenses and XCD lenses. Looks like the secondhand market is very much a buyer's market at the moment. Edited April 22 by wattsy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Flynn Posted April 22 Author Share #14 Posted April 22 5 hours ago, costa43 said: The silver M6 is such a great looking camera 👌 i agree, part of me wants a black M6 but I think the chrome 1 just looks "classic" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Flynn Posted April 22 Author Share #15 Posted April 22 4 hours ago, wattsy said: I can also vouch for the UK MPB operation. I've bought and sold (for the convenience rather than the prices offered) a number of items and the service has been excellent. The one time I had a problem (a Hasselblad XCD lens that I didn't think was up to snuff) they organised a return and refund without any quibbles or delay. I was browsing their Leica and Hasselblad stuff the other day (mainly curiosity rather than serious buying intent) and some of the prices are extremely keen for some M lenses and XCD lenses. Looks like the secondhand market is very much a buyer's market at the moment. It must be, I was actually looking to see if they still had a Leica M5 since I'm wanting a 2nd one of those to go with 1 I just had DAG service that I bought used a few months ago. This one is tempting too https://www.mpb.com/en-us/product/leica-m6-72mm-black-chrome I can't justify owned 3 M6's and if I had seen that before I bought the chrome 1 I would have bought it. I was wanting 2 of them to have a "shooter" and "collector" piece. I've been collecting Nikon film SLR's for years and own dups on my F series up to the F3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogxwhit Posted April 22 Share #16 Posted April 22 My experience with them over quite some years is within the UK. Their performance generally is pretty solid, but it seems that reasonably often they'll mark goods you're selling them down for some minor defect you oddly weren't aware of, whilst stuff you buy from them may have a distinct flaw that they didn't deign to mention. Curious. Also in UK, I've found Ffordes to be very personable, pleasant & reliable, & they give you the option of selling for you on commission. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzajl Posted April 22 Share #17 Posted April 22 5 minutes ago, rogxwhit said: Also in UK, I've found Ffordes to be very personable, pleasant & reliable Seconded. Both my Leica bodies came from Ffordes and I'll always buy from them if possible. Even if the price is a little higher than elsewhere. I have also had a lot of good dealings with MPB in the UK. They have often upgraded the classification of items I've sent in and any issues I've ever had come solely from their size and the vast amount of gear they turn over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted April 22 Share #18 Posted April 22 I think I have had an upgrade from MPB twice and a downgrade once. I have had no problems with purchases. The last lens I sent to ffordes was an Apo Macro Elmarit R 100 (MPB didn't want an R lens); they said it needed serviced to remove dust inside; the quoted cost of service would have significantly reduced the price they offered for purchase, so I declined. They took a long time getting the quote and then sending it back (at my cost). I was disappointed, although I've had no issues with them before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogxwhit Posted April 22 Share #19 Posted April 22 (edited) I think that with buying used at a distance, you just have to stay alert - well you would, wouldn't you? - second-guessing the seller's character and combing the description. So (& none of this is to do with MPB!) in recent months I sourced two R-mount lenses from different vendors, one an established photographic shop with high street premises and the other an ebay seller who concentrates on photo gear & lenses in particular. Both lenses were described as "haze free" amongst the other descriptors. and both turned out to have distinct hazing - one blotchy but all across & the other evenly. Granted, if you're checking a lot of stuff & making notes, the odd thing can slip through the net ... I found the experience instructive, and after brief communication sent each item back with an explanation for full refund, which in a gentlemanly way was promptly actioned in both cases. Sorry for the thread sidetrack ... 😉 Edited April 22 by rogxwhit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK100 Posted April 23 Share #20 Posted April 23 Excellent UK experience in buying a 50mm 'Lux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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