I was at a Leica Day today advertised on Leica's website as a clean and check but alas only a demo day. No clean , no check. I did have the opportunity to handle an M7. Very nice but not for me right now. I don't think the dealer had much interest in me once I said I was not looking for an M7. Nevertheless, I really liked the M6ttl. I have a M6 classic and never handled the M6ttl and I much preferred the extra LED and the larger shutter dial. I know I could probably sell it for more privately but what do you think is a reasonable offer from a dealer for my mint M6(no signs of wear, bottom plastic guard in place) with all boxes and papers in trade for a new M6ttl (with the appropriate Leica day discounts). Thanks so much.

-- Daniel Kremens (dek001@jefferson.edu), June 08, 2002

Answers

Most dealers will offer 60% of what they will sell it for so check out comparable M6 Classic prices out there. This will give you an idea. Example my Ex++ or Mint- would sell for @$1200-$1250 at a dealer so I'd get @$750 in trade.

Another option is leave it on consignment. Rich at PhotoVillage gets 10% on consignment items.

-- Neil Swanson (neilsphoto@yahoo.com), June 08, 2002.

Daniel, Keep the M6 classic. Unless you need the TTL feature badly, the M6 TTL will not take better pictures. Use the money you save from not "taking a bath" to buy another lens. Glass is where it's at!

-- Marc Williams (mwilliams111313MI@comcast.net), June 08, 2002.

Be aware though the ttl metering is more sensitive than the classic. Pesonally I tried both. I prefer the ttl or M7.

-- John Abela (jamriman@yahoo.com), June 09, 2002.