Hexar RF VS M7 in Leica and Rangefinders Posted April 19, 2002 As Johnson Cheung speculates that not many have made money with their M6s, while the DJIA has doubled since 95... <p> As an 'inflation hedge,' the M6 does not have a good record; much to the contrary. In 1990 I bought an M5 with US Passport, discounted, after rebates, to $1800. <p> By the time I sold my M6's in 95, they were retailing for $2800 with US Passport (not a misprint) from the New York discount houses. So when in 1995 I sold my then-5 year old bodies for $1900, I actually made money. <p> Fast forward to today, when the discounted US price is again down around $1800 after rebates, but the used retail price for the '90 models is probably, what, $1150
Hexar RF VS M7
in Leica and Rangefinders
Posted
As Johnson Cheung speculates that not many have made money with their
M6s, while the DJIA has doubled since 95...
<p>
As an 'inflation hedge,' the M6 does not have a good record; much to
the contrary. In 1990 I bought an M5 with US Passport, discounted,
after rebates, to $1800.
<p>
By the time I sold my M6's in 95, they were retailing for $2800 with
US Passport (not a misprint) from the New York discount houses. So
when in 1995 I sold my then-5 year old bodies for $1900, I actually
made money.
<p>
Fast forward to today, when the discounted US price is again down
around $1800 after rebates, but the used retail price for the '90
models is probably, what, $1150