An "Atta boy" for B&H's used department.

[johnastovall]

I've been looking around for a used Leica M7 and want one with the MP view finder mods in it and if possible the optical DX reader.

B&H had a possible one with the 0.85 rangefinder and a 9+ grading. I emailed their Used Sales group with the questions and the serial number where the MP mod was started on the M7.

I expected not to hear any thing back today. In less than an hour I had all the information I had requested and the serial number of the camera to send to Leica if I wished to see if had been retroactively moded. But alas no joy, serial number before the mod and the old DX reader.

Back looking but I found B&H outstanding in their handling this rather complicated request.

Still waiting to hear from Leica regarding any warranty work.

[photostein]

I agree. I am so used to buying used now, that I rarely darken the doors of a "checkout" of new equipment. Addiitionally, you get a warranty through them for the same price you can buy used on the forum with an "as is" warranty (oxymoronic).

[JohnT]

I, too, have bought used from B&H a couple of times and haven't been disappointed.

[crackhead]

John did you ever find such an M7?

[johnastovall]

Originally Posted by crackhead

John did you ever find such an M7?

Yes, Tony Rose at PopFlash.

[toverman]

I didn't see this thread when originally posted, but echo the praise of B&H's customer service. I've also used the "live chat" feature and gotten instant information that was extremely helpful.

[studiocygnet]

Originally Posted by photostein

I agree. I am so used to buying used now, that I rarely darken the doors of a "checkout" of new equipment. Addiitionally, you get a warranty through them for the same price you can buy used on the forum with an "as is" warranty (oxymoronic).

I've noticed this same phenomenon. People are pricing their used gear similar to B&H or KEH, and even reference it in their ads. Why would I buy from an individual versus a shop that backs up their used equipment with a warranty, and has to do a checkover beforehand?

Oh yeah, by the way, JohnT, I think I know which one of you can't be serious