Leitz Leica CM 'SAMPLE'
The Leica CM is a 35mm compact film camera with a fixed lens, produced by Leica as part of its premium point-and-shoot line. Examples marked 'SAMPLE' are non-retail units distributed for demonstration or trade purposes rather than sold through normal channels, which makes them scarce on the secondary market.
Auction evidence for the 'SAMPLE' variant is thin, with a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result of £1,000 from 2016, so any current price figure is indicative rather than settled. As of today, what a Leica CM 'SAMPLE' is worth depends heavily on cosmetic condition, the presence of original packaging, and whether the 'SAMPLE' engraving is intact, since collector demand for marked pre-production and dealer-sample Leicas can lift values well above standard examples.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33760) Title: Leica CM 'Sample'
Description:
in near mint condition, with blue leather covering, engraved on base plate 'PP-SAMPLE 052' Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leica CM 'SAMPLE' worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer result sits at £1,000, so a clean 'SAMPLE'-marked example sells for around that figure, though limited data means the true range is uncertain.
How much does a Leica CM 'SAMPLE' sell for at auction?
Hammer prices in the UK saleroom are based on a single 2016 sale at £1,000; condition, completeness, and verification of the 'SAMPLE' engraving will drive the final price.
Why does the 'SAMPLE' marking affect the value?
'SAMPLE' units were not intended for retail sale, so surviving examples are uncommon and can attract a premium from collectors who specialise in Leica factory and dealer-distribution variants.