klechak photography Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 <p>I recent was able to purchase a Leica M and a rollieflex T1. I know enough to be dangerous on these cameras so, the question is... If I were to spruce these up (I would take them and have them serviced and cleaned because I dont not know enough to clean them myself) would it be worth it? Or should I just take a hit in price and list them for sale as is? <br /> Thank you! <br /><br />Colin</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klechak photography Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 <p>My apologies the leica looks to be the model below. The serial number is 404944</p> <table width="711" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#9FFF9F" width="77" height="16"> <p align="RIGHT">1946/47</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFA4" width="402" height="16"> <p align="LEFT">IIIc</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#9FFF9F" width="107" height="16"> <p align="RIGHT">400000</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#FFFFA4" width="103" height="16"> <p align="RIGHT">440000</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#9FFF9F" width="73" height="16"> <p align="RIGHT">4000</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 <p>It really depends on their version or model and specific condition. CLA'd cameras often sell more quickly, but rarely pay for the cost of the CLA. By sprucing them up, do you mean a full body recovering like from Cameraquest or Aki-Ashi? If you do it yourself (as I have) you need to make it damn near perfect for your potential buyer, who expects a top notch job, and your choice of materials should probably as closely as possible match the original coverings, rather than reflect a personal affinity for something else.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klechak photography Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 <p>I would have the leatherette changed on the leica (to original looking) and just a good cleaning on both. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgerraty Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 <p>Agree with Stephen. Not economical to CLA and sell. CLA is by the owner for the owner.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christopher_callil Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 <p>What condition (physically) is the rollieflex in? </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klechak photography Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 <p>Great. leatherette is nice, lenses great, just has been sitting for a long time and was in a smokers house. That is the reason for the clean.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_neuthaler Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 <p>...clean the smoker first.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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