Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There are many instances of lucky people landing a bargain. A man at a rock show bought what turned out to be a large raw diamond for $15. An other lucky stiff in the Bahamas bought the very first printing of a map of France for $1. Value was over one million. Manhattan was sold for some beads valued at $100. At a local flee market I bought a M3 with 50DR Summicron, 35 Summar with eyes and a leather bag, all for $65. Not quite a bargain however, the bag was not Leica and lacked the red dot. At the same market a fellow bought a III-G for $5. I had just left the booth without asking the owner if he had "any other cameras". I offered the buyer $200 on the spot but he had to "check the value". 6 months later he sold it to me for $100. Good Will employees are not experts. As long as the buyer of the $5 Leica did not try to bargain for a lower price, I see nothing unethical. If he did he should resell the it to me for $10. All vehicles donated to the Good Will must be sold for parts only. They are not transferable for road use without a lengthy and expensive process. Joe Codispoti - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html