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Post by Michael Fraley on Apr 9, 2008 21:36:24 GMT -5
A workmate brought in his father's Ricoh 500G the other day, retrieved from the garage. After cleaning the lens, replacing the light seals, and installing a 625A hearing aid battery (1.4v), I took a roll of C-41 B&W film. Had it developed at the drugstore, and the results were very pleasing! Now I'm wondering what a fair price to offer would be. Any suggestions? I'm thinking in the $15-20 range.
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Post by Reiska on Apr 10, 2008 14:14:03 GMT -5
Ebay is quite a good place to get a market value. You may also pay a bit more, if you need not to pay the money transfer or a shipping fee.
15 - 25 $ should be adequate depending on the condition, of course.
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Post by mickeyobe on Apr 11, 2008 1:07:52 GMT -5
Michael,
Considering you resurrected what was little more than trash and turned it into a useable camera and that you invested your time and skills and materials, I think your price is very fair if not generous.
Mickey
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Post by Just Plain Curt on Apr 11, 2008 19:25:12 GMT -5
Hi Stephen,
I've got to ask something, I have three OM 10's myself, one I traded for, one I bought for $10 and one I bought as parts only for the lens and manual adaptor. Just curious why you'd buy 10 or 12 of them? Nothing wrong with that, I have 11 Zenit E's myself, just wondered is there any feature you prefer on them as I also have an OM1, OMG and OM PC and like them all?
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Post by chrisy on Apr 12, 2008 7:05:08 GMT -5
Michael I think that as you've taken so much trouble to sort the camera out it's more a case of how much does he owe you!
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Post by Michael Fraley on Apr 12, 2008 12:48:34 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, I'm dropping off a roll of color today. I was quite happy with the b&w roll I tried. Here's a sample, on Kodak BW400CN film. Do I really need another camera? Probably not, but this one is very pleasing to hold and has a decent viewfinder. And it seems to have a reliable auto setting for shutter speed priority.   |
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Post by olroy2044 on Apr 12, 2008 13:09:59 GMT -5
Hi Michael--I've stood many times right where you shot these from. Thanks for the memories!  Very nice shots! Roy |
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Post by Reiska on Apr 13, 2008 7:53:35 GMT -5
Michael I think that as you've taken so much trouble to sort the camera out it's more a case of how much does he owe you! Mickey and Chris I should have to read the question before answering it. You are absolutely right. I wrote as I wrote because Ebay is quite a good place to get a market value for me. At least if I desperately want a Ricoh500 and can't find it here;D Of course the use of the common sense is allways permitted. The shipping fee for me is about 20 Euros and that will make almost 32 USD. So if I buy it on Ebay the price will be about minus 15 USD compared to 15 USD at the straight trade (I hope, that you understand what I mean ;D) There is a difference between the German or Swedish vs. UK Ebay. Prices are obviously higher at UK and I wonder why? I would never pay more than 10 Euro for a OM-10 unless it is in unopened box. |
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Post by Reiska on Apr 13, 2008 14:01:43 GMT -5
Stephen, I ask you a remission  because the truth is, that I have two OM-10. One silver and one black. The black one is a "straight from the box" example. My opinion is, that it is a decent camera even for an advanced amateur. A budget body for Zuiko lenses, just like you said it. Olympus OM-10 |
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Very nice shots! Roy
because the truth is, that I have two OM-10.