architorture
12-Mar-2012, 13:19
Hi all,
I have the opportunity to acquire a Galvin 4x5 and I was wondering if anybody could give me their opinion on the seller's asking price. I have no other LF equipment (just some LF lenses on MF cameras).
It is in "user" condition cosmetically, but had a new bellows put on about a year ago. It comes with 3 lens boards.
The seller wants $475 + shipping for the package. Do you think that's a fair price? These seem to be pretty rare cameras, so I can't really find any previous sales to compare to. I've read a bit about the 2x3 version, people saying it's not worth more than $300 tops.
I'll have to get a bunch of holders and a lens separately, of course.
I'd really appreciate any input. Thanks.
(And if he's on this forum reading this: Hello!:o)
I have the opportunity to acquire a Galvin 4x5 and I was wondering if anybody could give me their opinion on the seller's asking price. I have no other LF equipment (just some LF lenses on MF cameras).
It is in "user" condition cosmetically, but had a new bellows put on about a year ago. It comes with 3 lens boards.
The seller wants $475 + shipping for the package. Do you think that's a fair price? These seem to be pretty rare cameras, so I can't really find any previous sales to compare to. I've read a bit about the 2x3 version, people saying it's not worth more than $300 tops.
I'll have to get a bunch of holders and a lens separately, of course.
I'd really appreciate any input. Thanks.
(And if he's on this forum reading this: Hello!:o)