Quite the contrary. I have no firm idea of what this stuff is worth. If
for example the SF1n is *really* worth $100, and I *think* it's worth $150,
then I would be ripping her off if I give her a deal of $115. I also don't
want to give it away for $75 if it is really worth $200. I cannot form a
basis of what to offer it for unless I have a firm idea of what it is worth
in the marketplace.
If I was going for top dollar, I would put the stuff on Ebay with a reserve
and see how high the price would go. Then repeat the ad until it goes for
at or over top market value.
Using Ebay is a difficult assessment, because some stuff goes for well over
and under what it is really worth. And with used stores like B&H, I can't
see the equipment to compare to mine and I would assume that they are asking
top dollar.
I am not asking for anyone to do my research for me. If they happen to know
what a piece of equipment is worth off the top of their head, then I would
certainly appreciate an answer. Otherwise I am just looking for pointers to
definitive references (if there are any).
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Len Paris
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 2:21 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Help with valuation needed.
Sounds like you are more interested in getting top dollar for
the gear than in getting her started cheaply. This is just an
observation from reading what you wrote. I realize some people
have problems writing what they really mean.
Len
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Bart Pfeffer
> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 2:02 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Help with valuation needed.
>
>
> A friend of mine is interested in photography, and I
> am going to loan her my
> old P3n w/ Sears 50mm 1.7 lens to play with. I
> apologize for the non-Pentax
> brand stuff in the post (but it is for a Pentax camera).
>
> If she decides she likes it, and wants to get started
> (cheaply), I will
> probably sell her some of my old stuff. My problem
> is determining the value
> of the equipment. Does anyone know of a good source
> for looking up values?
> I have looked at B&H, and ebay but I can't find all
> of this stuff. I don't
> want to rip her off, but I also don't want to give it
> all away.
>
> Here is what I have and my best guestimation of it
> value. All of the stuff
> is in very good condition (except where noted).
> Prices noted are in US
> Dollars.
>
> P3n Body w/ box, cap, and manual. - $60-100.
> SF1n Body w/ box, cap, and manual (eyepiece rubber is
> cracked and mostly
> gone) - $150-200.
> Takumar-F Zoom 28-80 3.5-4.5 (non SMC) w/ caps and
> box (original lens cap
> lost, using aftermarket one) - $60-70.
> Pentax-F Zoom 70-200 4-5.6 (non SMC) w/ caps and box
> (3/4 inch crack in body
> where filter threads on - it will still hold a filter
> in place and doesn't
> effect the integrity of the body) - $no idea.
> Vivitar MC Tele Converter 2x-22 w/ box, caps, and
> case - $no idea.
> Sears MC 50mm 1.7 model N241801 w/ caps - $no idea.
> Sears MC 135mm 2.8 model 804297 w/ caps - $no idea.
> Sears MC 135mm 2.8 model 804297 (dent in lens shade,
> and aperture ring was
> stuck - I freed it by twisting hard) - $no idea.
> Vivitar Auto Thyristor 2800-D Flash - $no idea.
>
> If you know the value for any of the items, or a good
> resource for their
> value I would appreciate a response.
>
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