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Leica M3 Single Stroke,
Black Paint Model w/ Summicron 1:2 f=50mm, 1961
According to Auctioneer, Leicashop®,
below was one of the most beautiful black paint M3 cameras in original condition
they have ever seen in recent years. Absolute in perfect technical order, clean finder,
still L sealed, matching black paint Summicron 2/50mm no.1836xxx, cap, came with
original box. Approx. Year: 1961 S/N 103888xx. This seemingly well maintained M3
SS Black Paint model with matching lens can command a very high auction price: Leicashop
has provided a suggestive Start Up Price of EURO 8,000-00 and a hammer price of EURO
15,000-00* ! You can use the second model one below from this one as comparison
and get a rough idea why it can fetch a better premium.
* NOTE;- Indicative price(s) herein is/are based original
prices published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according
to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation
methods.
Credit: ALL Images appeared in this case study on price fluctuation on Leica
Oldies courtesy of Mr. Peter Coeln from LEICA Shop®, Austria who also operates a popular Westlicht Auction House. Image Copyright © 2008. All rights
reserved. Please respect the visual property of the contributing photographer.
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Leica M3 Single Stroke,
Black Paint Model w/ Summicron 1:2 f=50mm, 1962
100% original black paint camera in
perfect technical condition, camera was never opened,
L-seal untouched, matching black paint Summicron 2/50mm no.1926xxx, clean lenses,
hood 12xxx,
with neat leather case - a beautiful set from the first owner. Approx. Year: 1962.
Suggestive auction reference Start Price: EURO 6,000 with comparative slightly lower
hammer price @ EURO 11,400-00* from the model shown one above this.
* NOTE;- Indicative price(s) herein is/are based original
prices published on previous auction literature/references. Prices may vary according
to gradual yearly premium, supply/demand equations, and/or other renewed valuation
methods.
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M3 black paint Single Stroke, approx. Year: 1962
"... Black paint body in very nice original condition, technically perfect,
clean finder, still L sealed, with original body cap..". Leicashop® Rated
Condition: B-; approx. Year: 1962 w/S/N 10599xx. Suggestive Auction Start-Price:
EUR 4.000 and Hammer Price@ EUR 7.200-00.
Case Study: The camera model with almost identical description on technical
high/good rating on its used condition but why would the price variation differs
so much in the collectors market ? I guess firstly, even if the model below has a
slightly better rated condition as compared to the earlier featured M3 Black Paint
model (One step up above this) , The auctioned item was not supplied with the matching
Summicron-M 1:2 f=50mm Black Paint lens as a complete outfit. But more importantly,
I wish to remind you this auctioned M3 Black Paint model was extracted from an auctioned
archive that appeared at one of the earliest auction literature. Which means to say,
over the years - PRICES/PREMIUM
HAS actually ROCKETED UPWARDS for absolute rare
and collectible Leica/lens.
That was why other than from a collectible
perspective, it is actually slowly has becoming an alternate form of investment tool.
Whether it was engineered effort OR simply from supply and demand situation but undeniably,
other than to satisfy personal aspiration for passion in a hobby, it is a also good
alternative option for hedging inflation.
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The few black paint M3 black paint bodies shown here
may not be in "absolute" perfect state.
Well, do you know or are you aware how much would it be (in price) in MINT condition ?
Just click on to the next page...I guarantee your head will hit the ceiling...
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