Hi, just saw the ad for your M9-P in black. It looks very nice. I have a one year-old beautiful chrome M9-P bought new from Richard White in the UK. I received it in November. It has just under 7500 exposures. It has no bright marks, brassing, or scratches--not a mark anywhere on any part of it with two exceptions--if you look closely at the black plastic pads beneath the strap lugs, you can see where the nylon has rubbed on the plastic--just as you would see on any camera that has been used. Beyond that the only other mark of any sort is a slight deboss in the plastic protective covering on the baseplate due to a the tripod mount I have used occasionally. It is about the size of a quarter. I have everything that came with it--warranty paperwork, packaging (even the grey cardboard outer wrapper, battery, charger, cables, etc. I think I have the CD for Lightroom, but would have to verify that and be sure it isn't already registered.
The chrome is really beautiful. In some ways I prefer black as I like to wear dark clothing with a black camera and lenses and bag, and people seem much slower to notice your camera.
I'd be open to talking trade if you are interested. Just let me know. I hadn't thought seriously about this until I saw your ad, so am still digesting the idea. Yours looks to be in virtually as new/flawless condition. I find you can use an M9 regularly and preserve it if you handle it carefully, hold on to it, protect it with your hand as needed, and when not using it, keep it in a very soft-lined bag--like the Artist and Artisan series.
That's my story. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Steve Plattner