valuation question

[jettad]

Hello. I'm not sure if this is the place to ask this, if not I can delete/edit/move it, just let me know.

I have an older camera that I am trying to sell, but I have zero idea of valuation. Is there a place to ask in the forum here, or can I just put it in the classifieds as an "offers"? I want it to be fairly priced, but my internet searching to find a value has been somewhat frustrating.

Thanks

 

[BradS]

Hello and welcome!

Yes.
Post a new thread in the large format sub-section with as many detailed photos and as much detailed description as possible ...
https://www.photrio.com/forum/forums/large-format-cameras-and-accessories.70/

 

[eddie]

Search ebay completed listings for your item. That will give you an idea of what people are paying.

 

[jettad]

Unfortunately there were no completed listings on ebay, or ongoing ones.

I'll try posting in the medium format sub section, (I forgot to mention it is a folding camera, not a LF one!)

 

[BradS]

Unfortunately there were no completed listings on ebay, or ongoing ones.

I'll try posting in the medium format sub section, (I forgot to mention it is a folding camera, not a LF one!)

Ooops! Sorry. My mistake. I don't know where or how I got the idea it was a large format camera...

 

[bdial]

Search ebay completed listings for your item. That will give you an idea of what people are paying.

Be sure to select the “sold items” choice too. KEH and Roberts camera (“usedphotopro.com”) are also good sources for retail prices on uses cameras. Note that the private sale value for most cameras tends to be a little less than most dealer retail pricing. If you have something unique or obscure, you may need to do additional research, that doesn’t necessarily make it more valuable, but these usual sources may not have many examples of your particular camera to compare to.

 

[jettad]

Thanks.

I don't think it is that valuable, but I saw some prices from the early 00's that I thought were quite high. And I understand that camera don't always increase in value! Although that would be nice.

 

[ic-racer]

How much did you pay for it?

 

[jettad]

I believe it was bought by my grandfather as he lived in the area they were made. I remember playing with the camera back in the 70's.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Can you at least post a pic of it here so we can look at it?

 

[MattKing]

I'm guessing you will find it here: https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/help-with-value-of-kershaw-peregrine-ii.181097/

 

[jettad]

Yes, you can find it at the above link, but here is the camera:

 

[4season]

Try searching ebay.co.uk: I see quite a few Kershaw cameras listed there, including a Peregrine III with an asking price of 4800 UKP(!) but it appears that other models have actual selling prices closer to 10-20 Pounds.

 

[jettad]

Thanks for all your replies.

I've decided to do a CLA on it, and to see if there are any issues. After that I will most likely hang onto it and pass it down to my kids. You could say that we are the original owners, as my grandfather purchased the camera new back in 1948/49. I'll also be putting film back through it if all is well.

I appreciate everyones help and advice.

D