So tell us, if you knew the yard sale was because her husband died and she was getting rid of his camera gear, would you go to it and why?
If it was a Kodak Medalist, it might have even been the murder weapon.
By the way, I didn't respond to the poll - just the discussion.
Twice... Twice I tell him it's worth a lot of money. He still doesn't have a price. I say I've got $100 and he says OK.
On the table early morning sits an M2 with three lenses, meter and flash. This is a vendor I recognized from previous flea markets. Usually has filters for aquarium pumps etc. Without thinking I had much of a chance with what I have in my pocket, I ask. "How much?" He says "I don't know." Twice... Twice I tell him it's worth a lot of money. He still doesn't have a price. I say I've got $100 and he says OK. Of course the darn thing was busted. But Youxin Ye fixed that up quick.
I couldn't resist laughing at this post. I picked up one of these Medalist cameras and held in my hands once. Saw it used 620 film which I wasn't that interested in pursuing. It also looked "like" a Kodak 35 which I hated so I didn't buy it, even though the price was just $15 dollars US. Can't go back and get that one, though now I recognize it was worth at least 5 times that.
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Flea market comes around twice a year. It's a big deal so I bring plenty of cash. For me $100 dollars US is plenty of cash.
On the table early morning sits an M2 with three lenses, meter and flash. This is a vendor I recognized from previous flea markets. Usually has filters for aquarium pumps etc. Without thinking I had much of a chance with what I have in my pocket, I ask. "How much?" He says "I don't know." Twice... Twice I tell him it's worth a lot of money. He still doesn't have a price. I say I've got $100 and he says OK. Of course the darn thing was busted. But Youxin Ye fixed that up quick.
Considering that I'm about to buy a mint Rolleiflex 2.8D with case for $300 then yes I guess you could say I'd take advantage of an uninformed seller. No I don't feel bad about it, the seller posted it on the internet therefore they have the ability to research the value on the internet. I've already met with the seller and looked the camera over, just have to wait till payday tomorrow.
Given the facts, I'd guess it's stolen. Did you record the SN and ask local police?
Given the facts, I'd guess it's stolen. Did you record the SN and ask local police?
And risk getting shot?????
...yes I guess you could say I'd take advantage of an uninformed seller. No I don't feel bad about it...
It's a guy I went to high school with, the camera belonged to his grand father who recently passed away. He was going to hang on to it for sentimental reasons but needs the money because he's having some financial issues.
When it comes to power, sex or money some folks have no conscience or loyalty what-so-ever.
Nothing to worry about, it's just a tazer... whoops, .357
That is one of the oldest tricks in the flea market bag-o-tricks. ...
"Are you kidding, you'd pay that much." Calling his bluff I said "sure", grabbed the hood, and dropped 5 pounds on his table... I surely showed that old fool who knew the value of money (and Rollei lens hoods).
Considering that I'm about to buy a mint Rolleiflex 2.8D with case for $300 then yes I guess you could say I'd take advantage of an uninformed seller. No I don't feel bad about it, the seller posted it on the internet therefore they have the ability to research the value on the internet. I've already met with the seller and looked the camera over, just have to wait till payday tomorrow.
Sounds to me like Kyle M. is giving what he can afford...
hi kyle,
sorry for jumping to conclusions ...
john
Bill, how did you come to that conclusion?
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