Pricing antiques

[windrider86]

Anyone have an idea of where to go to find out what a camera is worth? I just aquired a 1958 Mamiyaflex c2, a large format Bender Camera (complete with slides and several lenses), a Nikon sb10 and a Pentax ILX. Even an old Polariod

$500 looks like the going rate

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pho/1283628881.html

or worse if you believe ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/MAMIYAFLEX-C2-W%...27178002r32431

[windrider86]

I looked on ebay all ready and found some as high as 500. nothing higher.
Was hoping they might be worth a lil more but oh well. Didnt cost me anything but they are pretty cool

[kencaleno]

McKeown's is the standard price guide, but it depends on circumstances-here in New Zealand,collectors keep pushing prices up, so where say, in the US,you may grab a Nikon F photomic for $60.00; here in New Zealand you could pay $400.00 or more-_A Leica M3 will cost you $3,000 - $5,000-a Hasselblad 500c/80mm lens : $3000.00. Ken

[windrider86]

Thanks Ken, I will check it out!

[Murtasma]

Did you get it for free? Why not use it

[m.c.adams]

I agree with Dan, USE THEM. Out where you live, you could have a blast with the large format. I'd love to have one.
Mark

[windrider86]

I thought about it, but also thought about the new lens I could buy with the money. These same people who gave me these just called and told me to come out and pick up boxes of reflectors, tripods, umbrella lightas, backdrops and all kinds of stuff.

[m.c.adams]

Well, if it gets to much for you, I could send you my mailing address and you just send the overflow to my house. LOL
Mark

[jagoble25]

Originally Posted by windrider86

I thought about it, but also thought about the new lens I could buy with the money. These same people who gave me these just called and told me to come out and pick up boxes of reflectors, tripods, umbrella lightas, backdrops and all kinds of stuff.

Why can't I find these people??? Lucky!