usayit
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An opportunity has come up to purchase a Leica M3. As most of you know, I love collecting Pentax's. If I were to start a collection of non-Pentax cameras, Leica would be the one... so I'm a bit excited.
I've researched the M3 and M2 quite a bit but doing so has also made me a bit paranoid. There have been many reports of fakes circulating and I'm no expert at spotting a fake. The seller was given the camera by an old fellow as a gift and quickly responded via email the serial numbers of the camera and lenses. So far, the serial numbers seem to check out ( looked them up on Leica's website ). The seller is not familiar with cameras of this type but he seemed more than willing to meet up with me so I can see the camera in person.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for spotting a fake?
Are fake M3's really a big concern?
How about tips on gauging its condition?
Thanks
I've researched the M3 and M2 quite a bit but doing so has also made me a bit paranoid. There have been many reports of fakes circulating and I'm no expert at spotting a fake. The seller was given the camera by an old fellow as a gift and quickly responded via email the serial numbers of the camera and lenses. So far, the serial numbers seem to check out ( looked them up on Leica's website ). The seller is not familiar with cameras of this type but he seemed more than willing to meet up with me so I can see the camera in person.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for spotting a fake?
Are fake M3's really a big concern?
How about tips on gauging its condition?
Thanks