For Sale Retina collection for sale best offer

[vedmak]

 

[TheFlyingCamera]

Could you possibly elaborate what you have there in terms of models and specific accessories?

 

[BrianShaw]

... and prices.

 

[vedmak]

Cameras:
Retina Ia s#860979 with Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenar F2.8 50mm s#3701152
Retina IIc s#281896 with Retina-Xenon C F2.8 50mm s#3879228
Retina IIIc s#573955 with Retina-Xenon C F2.0 50mm s#4488085
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Lenses:
Retina-Curtar-Xenon C F5.6 35mm s#4269001
Retina-Curtar-Xenon C F4.0 35mm s#4802566
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Filters
FVII/32 -OL
FII/32 -1L=2x
No. 85 C Type F color films (has some white calcified water between the glass)
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shades
50mm and 35mm

 

[vedmak]

forgot to mention 35/90mm Kodak accessory rangefinder with leather case.

 

[Bearman]

Retinas

Wow, that is an impressive collection. I learned to shoot with my dad's IIIc years ago. The 2.0 is very sharp. Would you piece out the sale?

 

[3RiC]

expected price?

 

[chriscrawfordphoto]

And do they work? Bellows light tight? Shutters not gummed up? Rangefinders accurate? Most of us here are users of cameras, not collectors, so they will have a better chance of selling if they work.

 

[Rick A]

Need more info and it would be nice to know expected price range. I would give an offer, but don't want to embarass either of us.

 

[vedmak]

they do work, although the slow speeds seem to be slower, bellows are light tight, and shutters are firing fine.

And do they work? Bellows light tight? Shutters not gummed up? Rangefinders accurate? Most of us here are users of cameras, not collectors, so they will have a better chance of selling if they work.

 

[vedmak]

expected price?

right now I will take offers, if you need to know the price range, I would check out ebay completed listings, but so far I have no offers, if you need more pics let me know.

 

[benjiboy]

This isn't an auction site, what's the price ?

 

[mgb74]

Unlike some forums, I don't think we have a requirement that prices be listed. Personally I think we should, but if it's not a requirement than the OP is free to simply ask for offers.

 

[benjiboy]

I don't know what the rules are perhaps the moderators would enlighten us, but I doubt with the minimal description of the equipment and it's functionality the potential seller has given he will get any offers, if people want to bid IMO they will use ebay.

 

[vedmak]

I don't know what the rules are perhaps the moderators would enlighten us, but I doubt with the minimal description of the equipment and it's functionality the potential seller has given he will get any offers, if people want to bid IMO they will use ebay.

You know Ben, I did not want to mention it, but I am going through some difficult times, my mother has been in the hospital for 6 month and not doing good, that is why I list the working cameras here, I do need the money and will take any reasonable offer, but I guess it is just asking too much of you.

 

[Rick A]

Alright, I'll offer you ten bucks including shipping, seriously.

 

[BrianShaw]

Alright, I'll offer you ten bucks including shipping, seriously.

$10.78 for the lot, shipping and paypal included. Seriously.

p.s. sorry to hear about your mother, vedmak. I can sympathise. Seriously.

 

[Rick A]

I apologize for being flippant, I didn't see the post about your mother. I am sorry to hear of this, and will include her and you in our prayers. I hope you accept my apology.

 

[vedmak]

Hmm, I think in this economy and with the cutthroat business practices I should have expected that. Especially I was touched by a generous offer from Brian Shaw, where it would take me $15 to ship parcel to LA, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

 

[benjiboy]

You know Ben, I did not want to mention it, but I am going through some difficult times, my mother has been in the hospital for 6 month and not doing good, that is why I list the working cameras here, I do need the money and will take any reasonable offer, but I guess it is just asking too much of you.

I'm very sorry to hear of your mothers illness, I offer my deepest sympathy and good wishes for a speedy recovery, I obviously didn't know your personal situation, I was speaking about a general principal .