angelo_rocco Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 <p>Hi looking to get back into photography.<br> I want to pick up a M9 and a few lenses like the lecia 50 1.4 and 28 f2.<br> Where is my best bet to buy these bad boys as everywhere i look they sell at MSRP.<br> i am ready to buy but just looking to same some cash so i can get (2) lenses and i would be golden.<br> please advise</p> <p>thanks for the help<br> angelo.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 <p>Angelo, The reason some high end cameras, like Leicas, are at full MSRP is because of dealer agreements and demand. I recall a dealer I dealt with, who sold Sinar and Broncolor, lost their dealership because they were discounting. You can always try to negotiate on extra batteries or other intangibles.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 <p>Well, there is one source (other than buying a hot one). Used ones are available, especially if you don't want the very latest model.</p> <p>On eBay, used ones don't sell for much less (actually paid, not <em>asking</em> price which is much higher, often more than new), but around US$6,800 seems to be average.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_robison3 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 <p>'Saving money' and 'Leica' are not usually found in the same sentence. Does any dealer even have an M9 available at this time?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 <p>Try Tamarkin. A discounted new M9 at this point is a pipe dream. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendell_kelly Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 <p>Try Tony Rose (search "popflash" on the web).<br> Good prices, honest man, lots of fans on this list.</p> <p>Good light-</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vic_. Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 <p>http://forum.getdpi.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18575</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensacolaphoto Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 <p>The very best place is rangefinderforum since people unload their cameras.<br> Also, they stand behind their sold items.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo_rocco Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 <p>thanks for all the good advice.</p> <p>any other forums i should check out to try to find a used 50mm 1.4 and a 28mm f2?</p> <p>thanks again<br> angelo</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiebedell Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 <p>I would try Ken Hansen in New York City at <a href="mailto:khpny19@aol.com">khpny19@aol.com</a> ...Robbie</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumpton Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 <p>Although he doesn't seem to have those specific lenses at this time, www.georgeury.com carries a lot of use Leica RF and you may want to let him know of your needs.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjm photo Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 <p>Angelo <br>Google "Classic Connection". I bought my latest Leica (M6TTL) from Sam. The camera is excellent and it was shipped the same day.....great service.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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