Looking for Advice on Letting Go of My Leica CM

[moe313]

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I am  not really into online selling platforms like eBay but I am  considering parting with my Leica CM. It is in excellent condition,I have  just reached a point where I do not use it much anymore and think someone else could truly enjoy it. What is a smart, trustworthy way to pass this camera on to someone who will  appreciate it?
Thanks in advance for any input.

[masjah]

1 hour ago, moe313 said:

 

I am  not really into online selling platforms like eBay but I am  considering parting with my Leica CM. It is in excellent condition,I have  just reached a point where I do not use it much anymore and think someone else could truly enjoy it. What is a smart, trustworthy way to pass this camera on to someone who will  appreciate it?
Thanks in advance for any input.

If you are not in too much of a hurry, I would entrust it to a commission sale with Red Dot Cameras in London. I can highly recommend them, and their commission rates are very reasonable.

[dkCambridgeshire]

You appear to be USA based so a  Leica Forum 'Classified' sales listing might be appropriate. Click on 'CLASSIFIEDS' at the top of the page and follow the prompts.

The forum does not provide advice ref valuations – that's something a seller is wholly responsible for.  

[moe313]

Thank you so much for the helpful suggestions.

I had not  considered a commission sale but I will  definitely look into red dot cameras  sounds like a solid option even if I am  not in the UK. And thanks as well for pointing me toward the Leica Forum Classifieds. That might be the most practical route for me being in the U.S.

I totally understand about the valuation part — I will  do some homework on recent sales to gauge a fair asking price.

Really appreciate you taking the time to share your advice.

Best regards,

Moe

[masjah]

2 hours ago, moe313 said:

Thank you so much for the helpful suggestions.

I had not  considered a commission sale but I will  definitely look into red dot cameras  sounds like a solid option even if I am  not in the UK. And thanks as well for pointing me toward the Leica Forum Classifieds. That might be the most practical route for me being in the U.S.

I totally understand about the valuation part — I will  do some homework on recent sales to gauge a fair asking price.

Really appreciate you taking the time to share your advice.

Best regards,

Moe

The thing about going for a commission sale is that you will get the benefit of the selling agent's experience with regard to asking price. After all, it's in their interest to get the best price for you, and it's not in their interest to pitch it so high that the item doesn't sell.