Would you give your opinion for free

JCSullivan · 10-30-2007, 02:37 PM

Okay people. I have some equipment but I don't know their worth.

I can't place them in the MarketPlace because they're NOT for sale, trade or auction. I can't place them on EB for the same reason.

What would you suggest I do. Would it be acceptable if I place them in this General Talk forum and simply ask "What are these worth?"

Thanks
jc

Tom Lusk · 10-30-2007, 02:41 PM

Go for it.

Or check eBay's completed listings.

pop4 · 10-30-2007, 10:49 PM

I agree with the eBay idea; the completed items search is a pretty good way to find out how much people are willing to pay for things

it's not completely infallible, but at least it gives you a rough idea

little laker · 10-31-2007, 12:09 AM

I usually look at the KEH web site when I want to know the value of something.

I know that they won't pay us what they're selling it for, but it's what you'd have to pay to replace it if it got stolen.

joele · 10-31-2007, 01:59 AM

go for it!

Though completed ebay listing is probably the most accurate way...

JCSullivan · 10-31-2007, 02:30 AM

Thanks. It seems people don't have any objections. I'll get a few shots together and post them then.

mickeyobe · 10-31-2007, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by JCSullivan

Okay people. I have some equipment but I don't know their worth.

I can't place them in the MarketPlace because they're NOT for sale, trade or auction. I can't place them on EB for the same reason.

What would you suggest I do. Would it be acceptable if I place them in this General Talk forum and simply ask "What are these worth?"

Thanks
jc

JC,

If "some equipment" is not "a lot of equipment" I would be happy to provide you with prices from the latest 2005/6 McKeown's if you give me sufficient information.

Off line, of course.

Mickey mickeyobe@rogers.com

JCSullivan · 10-31-2007, 01:55 PM

Thanks Mickey. Is that OBE as in Order of the British Empire!!

OK everyone here goes - it's 3 lenses, some I found in Mo's Db, I think the 1.7-50 is the M series, 1.4-50 is the K series but not sure about the Super Takumar. As you can see, I ain't so good at lenses.

joele · 10-31-2007, 08:46 PM

SMC K 50/1.4 around US$70

SMC M 50/1.7 around US$50

STak 55/1.8 around US$45 (that is the screw mount version right?)

My guesses on ebay..

JCSullivan · 11-01-2007, 03:58 AM

Thanks Joele. Yes, it is the M42.

mickeyobe · 11-01-2007, 08:22 AM

JC,

These figures are from Mckeown's 12th edition, 2005 - 2006.
Joele's eBay prices might be more accurate today but are variable.

Pentax lenses:
SMC 1.4/50mm M - $60 - 90. A - $65 - 100
SMC 1.7/50mm M - $50 - 75
Super Takumar M42 - $20 - 35.

Prices depend upon condition.

Mickey

P.S. OBE = Obese or getting there.

little laker · 11-01-2007, 11:42 AM

jc,

If you decide to sell either of the 50mm please send me a message.

I'd be interested in either one, and possibly both.

I have the K-mount 55mm f1.8, so I don't need that.

JCSullivan · 11-01-2007, 01:10 PM

Thanks for your help guys. Still trying different things with these lenses but will keep you in mind Stu (you got dibbs).

10-30-2007, 02:37 PM	#1
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Would you give your opinion for free Okay people. I have some equipment but I don't know their worth. I can't place them in the MarketPlace because they're NOT for sale, trade or auction. I can't place them on EB for the same reason. What would you suggest I do. Would it be acceptable if I place them in this General Talk forum and simply ask "What are these worth?" Thanks jc

10-30-2007, 02:41 PM	#2
Tom Lusk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 973	Why not? Go for it. Or check eBay's completed listings.

10-31-2007, 01:55 PM	#8
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056 Original Poster	Thanks Mickey. Is that OBE as in Order of the British Empire!! OK everyone here goes - it's 3 lenses, some I found in Mo's Db, I think the 1.7-50 is the M series, 1.4-50 is the K series but not sure about the Super Takumar. As you can see, I ain't so good at lenses. Attached Images

11-01-2007, 08:22 AM	#11
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	JC, These figures are from Mckeown's 12th edition, 2005 - 2006. Joele's eBay prices might be more accurate today but are variable. Pentax lenses: SMC 1.4/50mm M - $60 - 90. A - $65 - 100 SMC 1.7/50mm M - $50 - 75 Super Takumar M42 - $20 - 35. Prices depend upon condition. Mickey P.S. OBE = Obese or getting there. Last edited by mickeyobe; 11-01-2007 at 08:28 AM.

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10-30-2007, 10:49 PM	#3
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	I agree with the eBay idea; the completed items search is a pretty good way to find out how much people are willing to pay for things it's not completely infallible, but at least it gives you a rough idea

10-31-2007, 12:09 AM	#4
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I usually look at the KEH web site when I want to know the value of something. I know that they won't pay us what they're selling it for, but it's what you'd have to pay to replace it if it got stolen.

10-31-2007, 01:59 AM	#5
joele Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	go for it! Though completed ebay listing is probably the most accurate way...

10-31-2007, 02:30 AM	#6
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056 Original Poster	Thanks. It seems people don't have any objections. I'll get a few shots together and post them then.

10-31-2007, 07:20 AM	#7
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by JCSullivan Okay people. I have some equipment but I don't know their worth. I can't place them in the MarketPlace because they're NOT for sale, trade or auction. I can't place them on EB for the same reason. What would you suggest I do. Would it be acceptable if I place them in this General Talk forum and simply ask "What are these worth?" Thanks jc JC, If "some equipment" is not "a lot of equipment" I would be happy to provide you with prices from the latest 2005/6 McKeown's if you give me sufficient information. Off line, of course. Mickey mickeyobe@rogers.com

10-31-2007, 08:46 PM	#9
joele Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	SMC K 50/1.4 around US$70 SMC M 50/1.7 around US$50 STak 55/1.8 around US$45 (that is the screw mount version right?) My guesses on ebay..

11-01-2007, 03:58 AM	#10
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056 Original Poster	Thanks Joele. Yes, it is the M42.

11-01-2007, 11:42 AM	#12
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	jc, If you decide to sell either of the 50mm please send me a message. I'd be interested in either one, and possibly both. I have the K-mount 55mm f1.8, so I don't need that.

11-01-2007, 01:10 PM	#13
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056 Original Poster	Thanks for your help guys. Still trying different things with these lenses but will keep you in mind Stu (you got dibbs).