finance0402 Posted Tuesday at 01:29 PM Share #1 Posted Tuesday at 01:29 PM Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys, I’ve been thinking about picking up the M11-P Safari but not to actually use it. My plan would be to just keep it on the shelf, untouched, and see how the value develops over the next 10 years. Do you think that’s a smart move? I mean… given how some Leica special editions appreciate, it feels almost irresponsible to actually take it out and shoot with it. Curious what you think. Best, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maxpower Posted Tuesday at 01:36 PM Share #2 Posted Tuesday at 01:36 PM It will most likely not appreciate in price, it's not limited edition. It will probably yield slightly higher price than a plain M11-P, as is the case with M10-P Safari/Reporter/etc. Don't buy it to invest, buy it to use. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted Tuesday at 02:27 PM Share #3 Posted Tuesday at 02:27 PM Never buy a digital with investment in mind no digital have come successfully as an investment, specifically not the safari it aint limited just a special edition 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted Tuesday at 02:46 PM Share #4 Posted Tuesday at 02:46 PM 1 hour ago, finance0402 said: Hi guys, I’ve been thinking about picking up the M11-P Safari but not to actually use it. My plan would be to just keep it on the shelf, untouched, and see how the value develops over the next 10 years. Do you think that’s a smart move? I mean… given how some Leica special editions appreciate, it feels almost irresponsible to actually take it out and shoot with it. Curious what you think. Best, No - it will have depreciated considerably by then as the service period will be ending. This is a camera to use and enjoy. https://leicasocietyinternational.org/blog/2017/04/5-tips-for-collecting-leica-cameras-with-richard-chalfan 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted Tuesday at 04:45 PM Share #5 Posted Tuesday at 04:45 PM (edited) 3 hours ago, finance0402 said: Hi guys, I’ve been thinking about picking up the M11-P Safari but not to actually use it. My plan would be to just keep it on the shelf, untouched, and see how the value develops over the next 10 years. Do you think that’s a smart move? I mean… given how some Leica special editions appreciate, it feels almost irresponsible to actually take it out and shoot with it. Curious what you think. Best, If you have spare cash there are lots of inanimate objects you can buy and just look at. The purpose of buying a camera is to make photographs. If you need investment advice there are better places to go to than a photo forum. Edited Tuesday at 04:47 PM by T25UFO 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry40 Posted Tuesday at 07:18 PM Share #6 Posted Tuesday at 07:18 PM Buy Leica to use and abuse, have fun ! Invest in nvidia, meta, Hermes or lvmh and wait ! 😏 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK100 Posted Tuesday at 07:48 PM Share #7 Posted Tuesday at 07:48 PM Advertisement (gone after registration) A camera should be bought to take photographs - even a green one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted Tuesday at 08:11 PM Share #8 Posted Tuesday at 08:11 PM Collectors and users are not the same market. I would protect the camera from dust and moisture if were a collector so i'm not sure a shelf would be the best place to store it. You will find better answers than mine on the Collectors forum i guess. Happy non-snaps 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaGuyUK Posted Wednesday at 01:04 PM Share #9 Posted Wednesday at 01:04 PM 22 hours ago, jakontil said: Never buy a digital with investment in mind no digital have come successfully as an investment, specifically not the safari it aint limited just a special edition Apart from the M10-R, M9-P ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted Wednesday at 06:18 PM Share #10 Posted Wednesday at 06:18 PM I suggest you take “finance” out of your forum name. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
finance0402 Posted Wednesday at 07:48 PM Author Share #11 Posted Wednesday at 07:48 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, Jeff S said: I suggest you take “finance” out of your forum name. Look at Mr. 24k Posts being so financially sensible. I didn't realize spending 8 hours a day on a forum for the last 15 years was such a lucrative investment strategy. Thanks for the tip, Jeff, but I think I’ll keep the username. I dont think that people in this forum who are older than 50 should be on the high horse here! Edited Wednesday at 07:49 PM by finance0402 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted Wednesday at 08:08 PM Share #12 Posted Wednesday at 08:08 PM 19 minutes ago, finance0402 said: I dont think that people in this forum who are older than 50 should be on the high horse here! Bad enough being over 50, but if we can't even put on airs, where are we headed? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted Wednesday at 08:10 PM Share #13 Posted Wednesday at 08:10 PM 21 minutes ago, finance0402 said: Look at Mr. 24k Posts being so financially sensible. I didn't realize spending 8 hours a day on a forum for the last 15 years was such a lucrative investment strategy. Thanks for the tip, Jeff, but I think I’ll keep the username. I dont think that people in this forum who are older than 50 should be on the high horse here! A sense of humor is a good investment for future well being. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
finance0402 Posted Wednesday at 08:27 PM Author Share #14 Posted Wednesday at 08:27 PM I am just joking guys. All love! Thank you all for the contributions so far 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted Thursday at 01:12 AM Share #15 Posted Thursday at 01:12 AM 12 hours ago, LeicaGuyUK said: Apart from the M10-R, M9-P ? I aint so sure.. short terms may be, but in the long run they will lose their values but i might be wrong i had the m10r black paint once and kept hold of it for some good years, but lately i think it is depreciating too, i wont get the M9p now for sure but it might be a hermes 🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DadDadDaddyo Posted Thursday at 11:30 AM Share #16 Posted Thursday at 11:30 AM I'm just waiting for the market to rebound for 8 Track Tape Cartridges... Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on 8 Track baby! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switz Posted Thursday at 09:49 PM Share #17 Posted Thursday at 09:49 PM I wanted to start photography again and wanted the Leica "M" look camera like my grandfather had way back when (50s & 60s). I found a Leica "certified" silver M11 that had less than 850 photos on the mechanism. That gave me a two year Leica warranty. I guessed a 35mm would be a good lens to start with so got a new Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. Have watched several RedDot presentations on the photography topic and M11 settings. Now learning the basics. Took nearly 10,000 photos with my V-Lux (Top 114) over nine weeks in Southern Africa. Despite myself, quite a few were really amazing probably due to the auto focus system. No illusions of grandeur for me, just hope I can learn enough that the percentage of the "keepers" gets better with time.😇 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! 2 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/425640-leica-m11p-safari-as-collector/?do=findComment&comment=5899331'>More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted Saturday at 09:04 AM Share #18 Posted Saturday at 09:04 AM Locally to me, there is an M10 Safari complete with the matching Safari 50 Summicron. For sale as a set, barely (if at all) used, for slightly less than a new M11-P Safari body only. Take from that what you will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
finance0402 Posted Saturday at 05:12 PM Author Share #19 Posted Saturday at 05:12 PM Aaaaand I went for it haha 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! 1 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/425640-leica-m11p-safari-as-collector/?do=findComment&comment=5900059'>More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted 18 hours ago Share #20 Posted 18 hours ago I thought it was supposed to be unused? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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