Giving away three Retina parts-unit cameras - do I NEED to place a Classified post?

[murrayatuptown]

I have three parts-donor Retina's to give away due to cannibalism. All are missing lenses & shutters. They are seriously parts units and not restoration candidates.

I bought two damaged and the third in unknown condition. I successfully cleaned the shutter but due to incorrect tool, I removed the helicoid, which was very wrong method. After several attempts, I could not get the threads to start in the right place to get the lens registration correct. I had paid US$1.15 for that camera & did not want to sent it to Chris Sherlock. I gave away the lens & shutter.

Retina II missing lens, shutter, folding strut ass'y & bellows
Retina IIa from Europe, missing lens, shutter, rewind knob/shaft & German metric DOF scale disc, damaged folding strut (will not close)
Retina viewfinder type 126, missing lens/shutter. Opens/closes fine. I have the two-piece brass helicoid parts. The lens/shutter were already given away.

I will pay postage for free cameras to USA destinations. If someone in an earlier time zone contacts me we can figure out shipping & I will pay the portion equal to the US Flat Rate I would pay for US destinations. I use Pirate Ship for postpaid shipping labels because they help find most economical options. Despite the name, they only provide discounted shipping through UPS and USPS. They do not handle the actual package, so have no fear about their name. They are not packed up yet so I don't know size/weight yet. I anticipate alarming shipping cost.

Please don't waste your time or mine ragging on me about the camera conditions. I will not respond to that.

I want someone to benefit from the parts rather than have them simply be discarded.

Thanks

Edit: I have photos but didn't post them (not sure if this will be directed to Classifieds or not). I doubt they will impact your decision.

Murray

 

[raydm6]

Generous gesture by you.

I think it would be ok to give away here as there are threads for cameras, accessories, film, etc. giveaways which don't require use of the classifieds.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Kodak Retina Camera CLA and Repair Service by Paul Barden on Exposure

Kodak Retina CLA/Service

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Paul Barden services these cameras, and might like the parts. I've thought about shipping a box of parts to him, but still like to tinker myself.

As for the question of Classified Ads "For Free Items"- we've always had the Christmas Give-away Threads.
For parts give-aways, I've thought about putting up a thread in the DIY forum.

 

[Muggins]

If you don't get a bite here, there is a Kodak Retina and Retinette Lovers facebook page where people might take them.

 

[murrayatuptown]

Kodak Retina Camera CLA and Repair Service by Paul Barden on Exposure

Kodak Retina CLA/Service

kodakretina.exposure.co

Paul Barden services these cameras, and might like the parts. I've thought about shipping a box of parts to him, but still like to tinker myself.

As for the question of Classified Ads "For Free Items"- we've always had the Christmas Give-away Threads.
For parts give-aways, I've thought about putting up a thread in the DIY forum.

He didn't want them

 

[murrayatuptown]

Photos look alot alike as thumbnails when selecting them for upload, so I am not telling them apart before upload.

All packed in foam.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I'll take them. I can use the Wind Knob to replace one on my Retina II. The Wind/Counter for the IIa, replace one I sent to Roger Hicks years ago.

 

[murrayatuptown]

They are adopted.

 

[robertofollia]

Nice to know. I am late but good to know they went to a good place and can be used to return others to life
Best regards