What is This ?

[BrianShaw]

. Next time!

[JW Dewdney]

pretty sure that printing frame was 70s era though...

[E. von Hoegh]

I did chuckle.http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ons/icon11.png

I don't understand why any of you would be upset. My first post indicated that I knew nothing about photography, and that I found this old looking object in a thrift store. I just wanted to know "What is It", and what is it worth.No deception here.
I guess there will always be someone that finds offense.
This item is listed on Ebay for $40 starting price, the price that Jon suggested I could get for it.
Again, thanks for the helpful responses.

We get constant requests for valuations, and for some odd reason nobody says: "Hey guys, I'm completely clueless about this widget I picked up at a yardsale, could you guys tell me what it is and what it's worth so I can put it on feebay and make some money based on your collective expertise because I can't be bothered to research it myself?" I personally don't like the valuation requests because they're disingenuous. But that's just me.

As Brian pointed out, you were gracious and considerate enough to say "thank you". Very few do.

[Cletus]

E. - I think it was nice of you to give the guy the benefit of the doubt in the end. And I could agree with your POV that people showing up for no more reason than getting these "hit 'n run" valuation opinions could be disingenuous in some instances. I think this particular OP just thought LFF might be a good source of information - and turns out it was!

[Cletus]

It could be argued that "doing his research" was exactly what he was doing by registering here!

[Jac@stafford.net]

I is a Star Gate!

[ROL]

I is a Star Gate!

I know you is, but what am I?!?

(You seriously dug up this thread just to say that?!? Have the attendants been notified? )