Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/10/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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