Shenikon Camera in Hong Kong are selling a bunch of “Brand New, Unused in Box” Leica’s on Ebay. They’re offering the M6 TTL and M7’s in both black and chrome. M6’s are $2199 and M7’s $2899, shipping from Hong Kong $50. From the looks of it, the seller is legit, with a long history on Ebay.
While I have no interest in the M7, that’s a pretty good deal for a NIB M6TTL. I contacted the seller to confirm this wasn’t a typical ‘nice camera + nice box = NEW!’ Ebay hustle and they responded:
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Thanks for your enquiry. Our stock are brand new, unused and unopened in original box. It comes with original presentation box and shoulder strap. Thanks!
Best Regards, Terry Shen |
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There is also an M6 Titanium on the same site Tim, which is nicer than an M6TTL any day…
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Unused-Leica-M6-Classic-Titanium-Rangefinder-Film-Camera-0-72-x/182378844483?hash=item2a76a05143:g:DsUAAOSwImRYRirQ
But even nicer is my M4, which doesn’t appear to have been used, apart from the few rolls that I have put through it, but that is 50 years old.
First from what i recall from my mandarin course, shenikon-camera would mean being nikon camera so it’s not that awkward for a start but almost everything they sell is brand new in box. On top of that they sell everything you can think of even nike trainer…. i would use these to run away from that offer. too good to be true in my book. (should i had “without prejudice”)
This would be So Damn Tempting if an M6 “Classic” in OK shape wasn’t frequently found for $1200ish. I’m sure there are those who will get their money’s worth in the satisfaction that they are the only users ever of an M6… but it’s a light proof box that holds a lens. Buy it used for a modest sum.