Poor coverage, data from auction houses catering to rich collectors, ... Not a good guide.
Poor coverage, data from auction houses catering to rich collectors, ... Not a good guide.
I've looked at that site over the years. Their prices always seem fairly high, but sometimes correct. That's their problem, they're all over the map. Uncommon lenses that only sell once every couple years may be that one lens that a collector want's, and pays $2,000 for a Lancaster Rapid Rectilinear. Or a Struss slips by because of a poor listing, for $300. If that's all the data they have, that becomes their "average price."
Look at the prices for the common and unloved Dallmeyer 3D: http://collectiblend.com/Lenses/Dall...-5cm-dia).html
Average $1000-1100
Very good $1400-1500
Mint $2400-2600
Yet the extremely desirable and most sought after Dallmeyer 3B is listed at:
Average $800-900
Very good $1200-1300
Mint $2000-2200
Would you want someone offering you $800 for a decent condition 3B, with patina and a bent focus knob?! Would you want to try to buy a 3D from a seller that say's it's "mint" and wants $2600?!
Garrett
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The word 'mint' should be banned from auctions, and 'minty' grounds for hanging.
Please, call me Erik.
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Omega View 45F Monorail, Super Graphic, Various Lenses (75, 90, 135, 150/265, 210)
WOW thank you for all this. A great resource.
Damon Bates
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When I was employed by the State as a professional photographer, even though I didn't use my equipment on the job I had to take out an extra policy on my photo equipment because my title was "professional photographer". When I retired, my insurance agent contacted me and told me that from now on the equipment would be covered under my Homeowner's policy. He still wanted a yearly list (hard copy) of the equipment and its values. Values for my older lenses were off Lens & Repro ads published in VIEW CAMERA magazine. The ads were about 15 years old, and the values appreciated. Values based on ebay auctions my agent did not like or even accept because they were auction values and not published retail values.
Last edited by Greg; 20-Dec-2020 at 16:59. Reason: added a word
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