WTH is going on? Cost increases in used MF gear??

[Neil Poulsen]

To my observation, I saw the same happen to darkroom equipment, only it was two or three years ago.

Several years ago, people were giving enlargers 4x5 away. No longer. Enlarging lenses have also become more expensive. During those lower priced years, and over time, I accumulated a complete set of Apo Rodagon lenses. I doubt that I would accumulate those lenses today.

 

[chip j]

Yeah, I picked up a 50mm APO-Rodagon too.

 

[Sixbysixjan]

To my observation, I saw the same happen to darkroom equipment, only it was two or three years ago. Several years ago, people were giving enlargers 4x5 away. No longer....

I should have jumped sooner... I already have 3 6X6 -capable enlargers but somehow still believe that "Real Men Use Omega D-series enlargers" (fill in your favorite 4X5 -brand enlarger). What kept me back is the prohibitive shipping cost. Back to searching Craigslist for local listings I guess.