Value of LTM IIIc with Elmar 3.5?

<p>I know this is a crazy relative and subjective question, but I found a IIIc on craigslist that appears to be in great shape. Serial 407xxx IIIc with a collapsible 3.5 Elmar that looks to be coated. It's sat on a shelf for years and although it's in great cosmetic shape will probably require a CLA and possibly a new shutter at least for the body, if the lens seems fine.<br>

I don't have a good grasp of what the value of an old LTM in great shape is-the seller's asking for $475 for the whole outfit-is that a reasonable price for IIIc in such great shape, or should I be looking somewhere in the range of 300-400?<br>

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<p>It's not a steal, but is fairly priced.<br>

BTW, the Leica IIIc is my favorite no nonsense "Leica" screwmount.<br>

(Except for the flash sync, it has everything internally as the IIIf)</p>

<p>Gus, did the IIIf not change to bearings in the shutter, rather than bushes?</p>

<p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/cpdts6">Leica Lens Price Guide</a> here</p>

<p>and <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2f5tfzm">Leica Camera Price Guide </a>here.</p>

<p>I am lusting after a IIIg myself...</p>

<p>Dave</p>

<p>I think it is a bit high, even <em>if </em>it is in good working condition. $250 for the body, $150 for the lens, so $400 total.</p>

<p>I would placed a large discount on an "as-is, don't know if its working" camera. A CLA may easily cost $200</p>