[rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflex 2.8E value
- From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:38:45 -0700
Jan,
When dealing with a private seller, I always believe that the seller should
establish the first asking price. I NEVER make the first offer. The seller
should know what he is offering . If his price is too high, I will politely
say "no thank you" and decline it. If it is in my buying range, I will accept
the offer. I hate haggling.
On the E in question, everything can be made right, but at what cost?
Why the paucity of good used 2.8F Rolleis? They are too good to
part with.
Jerry
Jan Decher wrote:
> I have been offered a Rolleiflex 2.8E (Xenotar) with worn leather case,
> strap, mirrored caps, nice instructions manual, diffusor, original box
> and paperwork(!). The owner may still find filters and maybe a shade.
> Lens looks okay but the camera clearly needs a thorough overhaul, the
> meter is not responding and the selftimer sluggish. Aperture and
> shutter wheelies are very stiff.
>
> Any ballpark figure what these "middle aged" Rolleis are worth in this
> condition? I am at a loss regarding the value of these "user" Rolleis.
> Given rising CLA costs I don't want to offer too much but I also
> don't want to offend the owner with too low an offer.
>
> On a related thought: I am surprised that I can always find well-worn
> 2.8E's and 3.5Es in the US but never an F in decent condition. Also no
> late Rolleicords or T's. Any explanation? Did fewer Rolleis get sold
> in the US in the 60s and 70s because of the "onslaught" of 35mm SLRs?
> Jan
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