May anybody estimate a price for Beseler Dichro 45S Color Head?

[Rostyslav]

Hello,
May anybody estimate a price for Beseler Dichro 45S Color Head? A local college is going to sell and I'm going to buy it, but nobody can't estimate the real price for today.
Conditions is working.
P.S. On eBay nobody sells a head at this moment.

Regards,
Rostyslav

 

[David Reynolds]

I went on B&H in NYC for a retail price for a 45S color head and power supply. Remember this is a price for brand new equipment.
The second link is for a complete enlarger (Used) with the color head . A lot cheaper . So between the two prices hopefully you can come a price.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1433365-REG/beseler_8278l_dichro_45s_led.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Beseler-45...460715?hash=item3b47d8cbab:g:oKYAAOSw6rVezEhX

 

[David Brown]

I would estimate $200-$400 USD depending on condition. Make sure it has the correct insert for the film format you are printing.

 

[David Reynolds]

I would estimate $200-$300 USD depending on condition. Make sure it has the correct insert for the film format you are printing.

I agree that would be a fair price for a used head

 

[mgb74]

I would estimate $200-$400 USD depending on condition. Make sure it has the correct insert for the film format you are printing.

I agree that would be a fair price for a used head

A couple of factors need to be considered. One is location; values in the the US might well be different than in the Ukraine. Second is whether it's known working and has been cared for. $200 might be appropriate for a unit left unused and in storage for a while and $400 might be appropriate for a unit from a working darkroom that can be demonstrated to be working.

 

[George Nova Scotia]

I'd also look at the age. Older units used an optoisolator that is no longer available and ages badly. Newer units have a different design. Search for 45s slow turn on. The rubber fan mounts also tend to turn to dust.
Prices have been mentioned above. Higher value in the newer designs.

 

[Rostyslav]

Thanks all for your answers!
I am going to negotiate about 200-400 USD (5400 - 10800 UAH)

Higher value in the newer designs.

Could you prompt me, please, what is the difference between old and new? I mean one or two noticeable differences that allow quickly to realize what it is a version.

There are 220V and 50 Hz in the EU and Ukraine. And I can remove old power stabilization and insert a one modern impulse power unit 220-24V for Osram lamp 93653 250 W 24 V.

Best wishes,
Rostyslav