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Thread: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

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    97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    110873396281 to see a Goerz lens listed as Mint in Case. The only problem is it appears the elements are missing. An amazing Goerz "UnkTar" of "unk" focal length!

    His ad has been rewritten, but originally said, "If anyone can tell me what this is worth I'd appreciate it...so I don't ask too little..." I wrote and said if it's indeed missing the glass, it's worth about 20 bucks for the case or parts. He wrote back, "yeah, right." Caveat Emptor.

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    I think it is worth considerably less than $20... personally speaking.

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    If it has no glass, can it be called a "lens?"
    Keith Pitman

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    Quote Originally Posted by Keith Pitman View Post
    If it has no glass, can it be called a "lens?"
    Good point. Someone should buy it, then tell paypal to withhold funds because you were misled!

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    Not a mark on the glass. It looks to be in really good shape, for the age

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    Quote Originally Posted by Keith Pitman View Post
    If it has no glass, can it be called a "lens?"
    World's biggest Pinhole lens?
    Lachlan.

    You miss 100% of the shots you never take. -- Wayne Gretzky

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    The lens is described as "used".
    Used as a source for cells, now mounted in a nice shutter somewhere.

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    Whats really hard to believe: SOMEBODY HAS ACTUALLY BID ON IT!

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    Quote Originally Posted by Vick Vickery View Post
    Whats really hard to believe: SOMEBODY HAS ACTUALLY BID ON IT!
    They've stepped up production, there are two born every minute.
    One man's Mede is another man's Persian.

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    Re: 97% mint lens (glass parts missing) for $199!

    Quote Originally Posted by Vick Vickery View Post
    Whats really hard to believe: SOMEBODY HAS ACTUALLY BID ON IT!
    Whoever that person is, they've bid 756 times on cameras and lenses the past 30 days. He better be paying attention.

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