Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/10/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 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. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >