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on Sept 14, 2015 14:22:41 GMT
Posted: Sept 14, 2015 14:22:41 GMT
OK ridgeblue, I know I said 'Mercifully my acquisition trail is finally coming to a close' BUT I could not resist this Ebay purchase:
It was a Buy It Now for 1200 Euros and the RTSII and the lenses are all mint.
I've got a few duplicates in there so I may decide to keep the best and sell the others. I can't believe the condition of the 35mm and 85mm f1.4 lenses as mine always got a lot of use and inevitably ended up with bits of paint wear on the mounts or the ends of the barrels. Indeed I can't find a mark on any of these lovely old AE lenses. Given that I recently sold one of my 35 1.4s for 950 Euros, this has to be one of the best BIN buys for some time.
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on Sept 15, 2015 6:52:01 GMT
Posted: Sept 15, 2015 6:52:01 GMT
Oh wow, bundles are so often best.
My search for an affordable PC-Distagon took several years during which only eBay listing I saw was noticeably below what you've paid for that whole kit*. With a following wind and a bit of patience I'd imagine you'd double your money (even after fees) on that lot.
*incidentally, My PC-D came from Ffordes, boxed, in good shape and for much less than even a scratched copy would list for on eBay.
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on Sept 15, 2015 10:25:04 GMT
Posted: Sept 15, 2015 10:25:04 GMT
Oh wow, bundles are so often best. My search for an affordable PC-Distagon took several years during which only eBay listing I saw was noticeably below what you've paid for that whole kit*. With a following wind and a bit of patience I'd imagine you'd double your money (even after fees) on that lot. *incidentally, My PC-D came from Ffordes, boxed, in good shape and for much less than even a scratched copy would list for on eBay. I have a lot of time for Ffordes and they've been a good source of sensibly-priced Contax, and occasionally Yashica, accessories. You did very well to get a premium C/Y Zeiss lens from them at a low price; I keep an eye on their website each week and spotted recently a few that will probably never sell: new old stock 200 f4s at £499 and a 135 f2 60th Anniversary at £2399 - if they want to sell them, those prices would need to drop by at least 33%... They even have a used 100 f4 S-Planar Bellows lens at £699 and I saw a mint version, attached to the Auto Bellows, both boxed, sell on Ebay for £599 earlier this year. Of course, if you buy from Ffordes you have the comfort of knowing the item will be as described and they provide a warranty.
Too right on the bundles - I suppose some people feel it's too much trouble to list the major items separately. I for one am very grateful for such lassitude!
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on Sept 17, 2015 0:47:16 GMT
Last Edit: Sept 17, 2015 0:47:56 GMT by ridgeblue99
You have my permission to "go off the reservation" every so often. I tried to swear off buying Minolta gear, but couldn't pass up a black XD-11 at a boot sale over the weekend. Nobody had any Yashica or Contax gear, and I wasn't going to walk away empty handed.
PF
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