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Subject: [Leica] Thinking about selling R8 with 50MM - Help Needed
From: vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko)
Date: Fri Oct 31 21:08:45 2008
References: <A465E4EA-4411-4313-BD12-919A1601C5E2@mac.com> <490BBD71.6060905@sympatico.ca> <A8D5E001-FFD1-440F-94CC-B6D62D7A8242@mac.com>

It very much depends on the demand.  That lens at B&H might never sell.

I would hope you could get 75%, but demand for R lenses is very low.

Vick


Patrick Kocsi wrote:
> Vick,
>
> Thank you very much.  It is a E60 lens and appears to sell new for $ 
> 3400 (B&H).  Is getting half or even a bit less than that the going 
> rate for a used lens?
>
> Thanks again for your guidance.
>
> Patrick
>
> P.S. While I decide on the lens, the R8 is for sale at $ 700.
>
>
> On Oct 31, 2008, at 10:22 PM, Vick Ko wrote:
>
>> Guidelines to find value:
>>
>> 1.  check keh.com
>>  Black EX+ at $780
>>
>> 2.  check "solds" on ebay:
>> Black EX., not selling at $829
>>
>> 3.  check Rich Pinto:
>> http://photovillage.com/html/shop.html
>> R8's from $800 to $1045
>>
>> 4.  check popflash:  none at the moment.
>>
>> 5.  check www.camerawest.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> So - R8 price: - if you list it at $800, you might have trouble 
>> finding a buyer
>> - if you list it at $700, it'll probably sell
>> - if you ebay it with no reserve, don't know - maybe it'll get $750
>>
>>
>>
>> Same strategy for th 50/1.4 - but be careful, there are various 
>> versions. The E60 filter version is the most recent, and should be a 
>> $1400/$1600 lens. The E55 version is much less expensive, say $800
>> The E60 version is much more rare.
>>
>> ...Vick
>>
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>> Patrick Kocsi wrote:
>>> Hello LUG and leica@freelists,
>>>
>>> I am new to this so forgive me if I inadvertently violate some rule 
>>> or etiquette.
>>>
>>> I have a mint R8 and 50MM ROM Summilux-R 1.4.  Frankly, it was a 
>>> gift years ago and it isn't being used.  The body probably has less 
>>> than 20 rolls through it.  Everything in good order, clear glass on 
>>> the lens, no stories.  So, I want to sell it but I can't seem to 
>>> gauge a market price for either piece on ebay or the used sections 
>>> of the big NYC photo stores.  Would anyone please offer a valuation 
>>> for each or both combined?  Also, if anyone wants to make an offer 
>>> that would be great.  I'll take pictures for serious inquirers.   
>>> Check out my ebay feedback (user pkocsi) for comfort.
>>>
>>> Many thanks in advance.
>>>
>>> Patrick in Connecticut.
>>>
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