Leica's found on Shopgoodwill!

disconnekt · 04-16-2018, 02:42 PM

While online windowshopping more on the goodwill site, found these two on there:

Vintage Leica Camera W/Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Lens - shopgoodwill.com

Early 1950's Leica Leitz M3 35mm Film Camera - shopgoodwill.com

My question is: Why would anyone donate a Leica camera to goodwill? (especially without googleing it first just to see how much they couldve gotten out of it).

**jatrax** · 04-16-2018, 03:21 PM

Having been through some house 'cleanouts' from relatives who have passed it is not that hard to believe. At some point you just want to get it all over with. And dumping it at Goodwill gets it gone. And not everyone knows what a Leica is or would have any idea how to value or sell it. If you are not familiar with the name it means no more than a $5 Pentax point & shoot.

**TomB_tx** · 04-16-2018, 04:09 PM

Most people have never heard of Leica, and they just look like funny old cameras. They may well have been rescued from attics, where they baked and froze. I was offered a couple very similar to these (within a year or so) from an old acquaintance whose children had no interest. They had been stored in a Texas attic for decades, and while they looked good, needed new shutter curtains and good overhauls.
Considering that, the listed prices may not be bargains, although the M3 is a first-year model (mine is a year later).
I did buy the batch I was offered, and the cost to service them (as I expected) was a bit more than the cost. It was worth it to let the acquaintance borrow them to use again after so long.

**boriscleto** · 04-16-2018, 07:00 PM

They come up on Goodwill from time to time. No way I would risk that much money on Goodwill. Too easy to get burned (I'm looking at you Goodwill of Columbus).

**jpzk** · 04-16-2018, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

While online windowshopping more on the goodwill site, found these two on there:

Vintage Leica Camera W/Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Lens - shopgoodwill.com

Early 1950's Leica Leitz M3 35mm Film Camera - shopgoodwill.com

My question is: Why would anyone donate a Leica camera to goodwill? (especially without googleing it first just to see how much they couldve gotten out of it).

Did you get lucky and could buy them ?

disconnekt · 04-16-2018, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Did you get lucky and could buy them ?

Naah, they're a bit too rich for my blood, and besides you know how much film & other film gear I could buy for just the price of one of those? Haha

Photobill · 04-16-2018, 11:33 PM - **1 Like**

Take a look at the "HOT 50" at shop goodwill

2.10Ct Princess Diamond Cert G-VS2 14K Halo Ring - shopgoodwill.com

(2.10Ct Princess Diamond Cert G-VS2 14K Halo Ring. $17,000.00 & change)

I have bought camera equipment from them and I'm 0 for 9 on getting a usable item. Its like Russian roulette with bullets in every chamber.

04-16-2018, 02:42 PM	#1
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	Leica's found on Shopgoodwill! While online windowshopping more on the goodwill site, found these two on there: Vintage Leica Camera W/Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Lens - shopgoodwill.com Early 1950's Leica Leitz M3 35mm Film Camera - shopgoodwill.com My question is: Why would anyone donate a Leica camera to goodwill? (especially without googleing it first just to see how much they couldve gotten out of it).

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04-16-2018, 03:21 PM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Having been through some house 'cleanouts' from relatives who have passed it is not that hard to believe. At some point you just want to get it all over with. And dumping it at Goodwill gets it gone. And not everyone knows what a Leica is or would have any idea how to value or sell it. If you are not familiar with the name it means no more than a $5 Pentax point & shoot.

04-16-2018, 04:09 PM	#3
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Most people have never heard of Leica, and they just look like funny old cameras. They may well have been rescued from attics, where they baked and froze. I was offered a couple very similar to these (within a year or so) from an old acquaintance whose children had no interest. They had been stored in a Texas attic for decades, and while they looked good, needed new shutter curtains and good overhauls. Considering that, the listed prices may not be bargains, although the M3 is a first-year model (mine is a year later). I did buy the batch I was offered, and the cost to service them (as I expected) was a bit more than the cost. It was worth it to let the acquaintance borrow them to use again after so long.

04-16-2018, 07:00 PM	#4
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	They come up on Goodwill from time to time. No way I would risk that much money on Goodwill. Too easy to get burned (I'm looking at you Goodwill of Columbus).

04-16-2018, 07:06 PM	#5
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by disconnekt While online windowshopping more on the goodwill site, found these two on there: Vintage Leica Camera W/Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Lens - shopgoodwill.com Early 1950's Leica Leitz M3 35mm Film Camera - shopgoodwill.com My question is: Why would anyone donate a Leica camera to goodwill? (especially without googleing it first just to see how much they couldve gotten out of it). Did you get lucky and could buy them ?

04-16-2018, 09:25 PM	#6
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk Did you get lucky and could buy them ? Naah, they're a bit too rich for my blood, and besides you know how much film & other film gear I could buy for just the price of one of those? Haha

04-16-2018, 11:33 PM - 1 Like	#7
Photobill Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 228	Take a look at the "HOT 50" at shop goodwill 2.10Ct Princess Diamond Cert G-VS2 14K Halo Ring - shopgoodwill.com (2.10Ct Princess Diamond Cert G-VS2 14K Halo Ring. $17,000.00 & change) I have bought camera equipment from them and I'm 0 for 9 on getting a usable item. Its like Russian roulette with bullets in every chamber.