Classic Cameras - Where To Sell?
Discussion
I have a large collection of classic cameras and associated equipment belonging to an old friend who sadly passed away a year ago. I have been asked to find a home for them by my friend's widow. The Museum of Photography, Film and Television in Bradford already has similar in their collection so do not wish to acquire any of the pieces.
Can any of you recommend me a camera fair in the Midlands or near Cheltenham or indeed central London/Surrey where I might be able to dispose of them? My friend isn't so bothered about the money - although she really could do with some - but wants them to go to somebody who will appreciate them.
Can any of you recommend me a camera fair in the Midlands or near Cheltenham or indeed central London/Surrey where I might be able to dispose of them? My friend isn't so bothered about the money - although she really could do with some - but wants them to go to somebody who will appreciate them.
I dont know any current camera fairs i'm afraid although there did used to be a decent one round where i live.
However why not put some of the bits in the PH classifieds, i'm sure there are a few collectors on here that may be interested.
I might be interested on the offchance there are any Ziess Contaflex or Contarex included. If so can you drop me an e mail through my profile as I collect these sorts of camera.
Also there used to be a Jessops in London that just sold classic camera's. I checked the website and although the address and contact details are still there I dont know whether the shop is... Chances are they wouldnt offer much though.
However why not put some of the bits in the PH classifieds, i'm sure there are a few collectors on here that may be interested.
I might be interested on the offchance there are any Ziess Contaflex or Contarex included. If so can you drop me an e mail through my profile as I collect these sorts of camera.
Also there used to be a Jessops in London that just sold classic camera's. I checked the website and although the address and contact details are still there I dont know whether the shop is... Chances are they wouldnt offer much though.
Ah yes! Someone mentioned to me that Jessops used to sell classic cameras. I'll call them on Monday. Thanks!
I did wonder about PH classifieds. I'll give that a go too.
None of those cameras you mentioned in the collection I'm afraid. Having said that, I have to collect even more from my friend soon.
I did wonder about PH classifieds. I'll give that a go too.
None of those cameras you mentioned in the collection I'm afraid. Having said that, I have to collect even more from my friend soon.
Also try London Camera Exchange (Branches all over UK). They always seem to stock all manner of wierd and wonderful classics...
http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/
http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/
Given the economic situation and the pre-existing perilous finances of a few photo specialist retailers - be careful where you do business and what sort of arrangements you might arrive at.
I fear that most old kit is worth little at the moment though some special items may have niche markets from time to time.
It's Focus on Imaging time later this month and iirc there are one or two organisation that usually attend that offer used kit for sale. Mostly tat from memory but might be a useful guide for what is possible or to make contacts with some of the highly specialised dealers (at the expensive end) who can usually be found there.
There again this year, who knows ...
Of course people here might be interested in some items as has already been mentioned.
I fear that most old kit is worth little at the moment though some special items may have niche markets from time to time.
It's Focus on Imaging time later this month and iirc there are one or two organisation that usually attend that offer used kit for sale. Mostly tat from memory but might be a useful guide for what is possible or to make contacts with some of the highly specialised dealers (at the expensive end) who can usually be found there.
There again this year, who knows ...
Of course people here might be interested in some items as has already been mentioned.
Emma,
Do what everyone elses does on eBay - use some existing photos where you can and just snap the ones you can't find!
Seriously though - eBay might be a source of names for potential dealers to sell to - there are many around though I suspect they make a living by getting stuff for nowt in the first place.
Is there anything that might be worth serious money - or should be worth serious money of the market comes around?
I know of one guy in Derby who, last time we chatted, seemed to make most of his sales to Italy. For some reason film kit and high prices seem to point to Italy or perhaps Germany. Things might have changed since then.
Do what everyone elses does on eBay - use some existing photos where you can and just snap the ones you can't find!
Seriously though - eBay might be a source of names for potential dealers to sell to - there are many around though I suspect they make a living by getting stuff for nowt in the first place.
Is there anything that might be worth serious money - or should be worth serious money of the market comes around?
I know of one guy in Derby who, last time we chatted, seemed to make most of his sales to Italy. For some reason film kit and high prices seem to point to Italy or perhaps Germany. Things might have changed since then.
I think I need to some searching around. I had heard a few years back that Japan was a good market for film cameras. I guess things are quite different now given the state of the economy world wide.
I don't think I have any rare gems but some really are exquisite and quite fascinating as they are so novel, to me at least.
I don't think I have any rare gems but some really are exquisite and quite fascinating as they are so novel, to me at least.
EmmaP said:
LongQ said:
So what's on the list?
Would I be breaching PH rules if I posted the list on here? 
But photos do help - a quick setup for the first item and the rest can follow easily enough - no-one's going to mind the odd stray reflection, but it would be much better than nothing, is free to do and encorages a higher sale price I think.
Given the weakness of Sterling, worlwide exposure on pBay might not be a bad idea.
I've been getting rid of film cameras and lenses recently and have got good prices for early 1980's gear in
worn condition thanks to worlwide competition.
I've also sold a couple of 'Classics'; one went for very little and the other did very very well.
Good large photos of the actual camera do help and it's easy to embed them using HTML into the item description.
I've been getting rid of film cameras and lenses recently and have got good prices for early 1980's gear in
worn condition thanks to worlwide competition.
I've also sold a couple of 'Classics'; one went for very little and the other did very very well.
Good large photos of the actual camera do help and it's easy to embed them using HTML into the item description.
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