If you would like to buy an item or simply have a question, please call us: 1−800−289−5342
We do not have a “shopping cart” because we prefer having personal contact with our customers. We find that a brief telephone conversation is much preferable, especially when a item is used or collectible.
We accept many major credit cards (as well as some — but not all — U.S.-issued debit cards), Bank “Wire” Transfers, Bank Checks and Money Orders drawn on U.S. banks. If you are visiting our showroom, you may be able to use your non‑U.S.- or Canadian-issued card.
Tamarkin Camera does not charge Sales Tax when we deliver goods outside the fine State of Illinois. You can learn more here.
Tamarkin Camera ships within the United States only. This is simply because we cannot offer our ordinary level of exceptional service when we ship abroad, such as warranty repairs or returns of merchandise. If you wish to learn more, or to waive the return privilege and receive your item in your country, please email Dan Tamarkin to place a special international order.
Warranties
All New items come with the manufacturer’s warranty. Our Used items come with a Tamarkin Camera six-month warranty unless otherwise stated, and all our goods come with a no-hassle 14-day (from receipt) Return Privilege.
New and used items are subject to a 10 percent re-stocking fee (the lowest in the industry by a long shot), and must be returned with all original boxes and packaging. Additionally, the warranty and/or other benefits must not be registered or downloaded.
Additionally, any service other than under warranty — on new or used items — voids the terms of the Tamarkin Camera warranty. Please ask for specifics regarding our warranty.
Please call us to learn more – 1−800−289−5342 or 1 – 800-BUY LEICA
We buy most Leica M gear at 66 percent of the current used retail prices. We do not currently buy Leica R and Leica Screw-Mount gear. We pay Consignments of all types of gear at 75 percent once each item sells.
Please inquire to learn if we are buying or accepting consignments at this time.
Here’s how the process works:
By providing a brief description and, perhaps, the serial number of the items you wish to sell, we can give you an idea of the current used retail prices for your gear.
In order to give an appraisal – or a cash or trade offer – we’ll need to examine the gear first-hand.
Should any service or repairs be necessary, we can provide both estimates as well as the service itself. For example: a full Cleaning, Lubrication and Alignment (“CLA”) of a Leica M camera costs around $400 or so if no parts are needed. CLA of a Screw Mount camera costs around $250 or so if no parts are needed. Typically a CLA for most Leica lenses lens costs $150 or more. We do not typically accept other repairs.
Once we make an offer for your Leica gear, you are free to accept or decline – there is never any obligation.
Strict guidelines are imposed on buyers and sellers of used photographic equipment, such as Tamarkin Camera. And, strict guidelines are imposed: all information is safeguarded and never shared.
Please call us to learn more – 1−800−289−5342 or 1−312−642−2255
Because we feel that a fixed percentage is fair to both the buyer and seller, and it allows us to offer a reasonable expectation for everyone. We stand behind everything we sell, and we warranty the gear, at our own expense.
No, there is never any obligation. Once we receive your gear, we offer a free appraisal and a cash offer. Should you decide to decline the offer, we will send the gear back to you. (There may be a modest shipping charge to return the gear.)
Send us an e-mail – or better yet, call 1-800-289-5342 – and give us the serial numbers of your gear and any other info you might have. Also, photos are helpful (but not necessary) in determining exactly what gear you have.
No. We buy at the same rate, whether for cash payment or for trade. We are happy to hold items for a trade – just let us know what you’d like to buy with your offer.
We still buy at a fixed percentage, but new gear is always more expensive than the same item in used condition. You can be certain that our offer will be based upon current market values, whether for new or used Leica gear.
No. We do not offer credit or financing. However, we are happy to hold anything we offer pending your trade. Once we have begun the process, we will hold the merchandise you wish to purchase pending the trade outcome (offer).
That’s just fine. You are welcome to trade, sell or keep any item you present – there is never any obligation to sell or to buy.
Yes, typically. We can sell your gear for you. We pay 75 percent for consignments, when we take them. Please inquire.
The City of Chicago Municipal Code requires Tamarkin Camera to collect and safeguard certain data to combat the selling and consigning of stolen goods. We must do this by law. Your information is never shared and is not used for any purpose.
This in another requirement of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. On the 31st day, we immediately list your consignment for sale. If repairs are needed, they can take place during these 30 days. If you are selling gear to us, there is no waiting period whatsoever.
Please feel free to call us to learn more about how we do business. We are happy to answer questions and provide information, as well as assist in logistics. Call 1−800−289−5342 or 1−312−642−2255.
Our downtown Chicago Leica Boutique — and the Rangefinder Gallery — are open to the public Monday-Friday 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
(800) BUY-LEICA
(800) 289-5342
(312) 642-2255
We are open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We are closed on most Federal Holidays.
We are no longer by appointment, and are open to the public.
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