Phillips Explorer

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Hi all. I have a Phillips Explorer (#514.) It's from the last run of cameras Dick made. I special ordered from Dick and took delivery in April, 2006. I'm trying to determine the approximate value on the camera which is in like-new condition. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I haven't been able to find anything on this model, only the Compact and Compact II. Thanks!
 

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Was it a gift? Otherwise if you bought it from Dick, wouldn't you know how much you paid for it?
 
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ic-racer said:
Was it a gift? Otherwise if you bought it from Dick, wouldn't you know how much you paid for it?
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No, wasn't a gift. I know exactly what I paid for it in 2006. That sum and today's value are two different things. I'm attempting to determine today's fair market value. Insurance folks want to know.
 

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They've gone into the stratosphere, just like his other cameras, though being scarcer than his other
models, there's less of a track record in sales figures. Since the Compact II is typically selling around
6K in clean condition, you should insure your Explorer for at least 4K.
 

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Hi. Do you still have your Phillips Explorer? I’m looking for one or something similar (maybe a Chamonix). I’ve been using an old Arca Swiss and need something smaller and lighter for backpacking with. I’d love your thoughts on using it, good/bad, weight, et c. Also, do you still have your super Symmar XL110mm for sale? If so I’d be interested in that as well.
 
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