The Praktica for the Rich...

[AgX]

I hinted at this model 3 weeks ago repeatedly in the "Praktica Appreciation" thread, but nobody replied....

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Praktica-L-Prototype/153514863245

 

[tezzasmall]

The price does seem quite high, for the brand. Maybe another brand might achieve such heights of this price?

I also wonder how it came into the sellers hands?

It's an interesting item, but 60 Euros just for the p/p? Seems higher in proportion than the price for the item itself!

I'll be watching though, to see if there is a collector out there with enough spare change to spend.

Terry S

PS And just browsing, I came across a prototype Leica, at just over £10,000.00!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Prototyp...813998?hash=item28233bceee:g:q1wAAOxy6-tR92gg

 

[AgX]

You did not read right...

It is 6500 €

 

[tezzasmall]

You did not read right...

It is 6500 €

Yes, that's how I read it...? I mentioned the high price for the p/p as well.

Terry S

 

[AgX]

Well, I see 25€ for the shipping. But at that price of 6500€ I would not bother about shipping costs.

 

[AgX]

That model at first sight looks like an successor for the LB, but with external CdS-cell instead of Selenium and the meter display now within the finder. However it lacks an easy accessible battery cover.

This, the fact that there was no LB successor, the early winder design, and that it is designated "L" makes it seemingly the "arch" model L prototype.
A version that never made it, nor do I know of it hinted at anywhere.

 

[foc]

I like the product description !!!
Praktica L Prototype used condition , all working , not tested with film , condition look at pictrues. PAYMENT BANK TRANSFER ONLY. NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL.
I think this sums it up very well ( my bold highlight)
There is a saying " a fool and his money are easily parted".

 

[PittP]

You did not read right...
It is 6500 €

Certainly, a small typo crept in. That's not Euros, that's Dollars!
ZWL, btw