leicashot
New member
Seems from looking at many used Leica ads recently that consumers are making more $$$ on new/mint Leica products than retailers. Ethically, it really sucks that this is happening because it creates a market that prohibits potentially good photographers from accessing such equipment, where only people with deeper pockets prevail.
I know its cameras like the X100 and M 4/3 cameras that are pushing demand towards the Leica M system, but this is getting ridiculous. I'm even seeing Leica dealers selling above list price now too. Some had held back on selling the Ti M9 and now selling for at least $10k more than list, on a new camera.
I know the market pushes prices this way, but at this rate I'm not sure I'll ever be able to justify owning a 'Leica' lens again, especially when there are such good alternatives with Zeiss and Voigtlander.
Your thoughts?
I know its cameras like the X100 and M 4/3 cameras that are pushing demand towards the Leica M system, but this is getting ridiculous. I'm even seeing Leica dealers selling above list price now too. Some had held back on selling the Ti M9 and now selling for at least $10k more than list, on a new camera.
I know the market pushes prices this way, but at this rate I'm not sure I'll ever be able to justify owning a 'Leica' lens again, especially when there are such good alternatives with Zeiss and Voigtlander.
Your thoughts?