The other day I had asked a question re: the value an old Victor camera, its value, and forum moderators deleted it which is ok by me as I am still learning the ethics of the forum. But let me poses this question in perhaps a more diplomatic way.
I have come across a trunk at an country estate sale, and I mean "real country" high up here in the mountains of Colorado where there is nothing but cattle & barb wire, which has in it, the truck "antique" turn of the century photo cameras " & stuff which only a real hard core collector would salivate for (perhaps) (maybe)---the gear is definitely odd, certainly one for the history books & in sad shape. A collector from the city would be pressed to attend this country estate auction.
I do not believe there will be hordes of collectors seeking out this auction as it is very remote, and the ranching family could certainly use the money garnered from an auction as all the stuff (and I mean stuff of all sorts) is just sitting collecting more dust & occupying space.
I do not expect to find a Bonanza photographic find,--- more stuff to add to my already stuffed household as my wife would say, but, this trunk could be the start of "my photo collection" and as my wife would say, I do not need it. With that in mind, and to be fair & upfront with the ranching family, if you were in my position, what would be a fair offering. Have you been in a likewise position? What has been your experience? Was its worth it? Esoteric questions!
Raymond
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