New Olympus Trip 35 value?

[largedrink]

Hi, wondering what a new (unused) Oly Trip 35 in original case and plastic bag might be worth? I know of one for sale that I am considering buying, I assume it's chrome not black (waiting to find out). I searched ebay for an example of a brand new Trip that had sold in the past but could not find one.
The same question might be interesting in general, as to how the value of a vintage camera is increased if it is mint, unused.
Thanks for any input.

 

[btgc]

It largely depends on whether selenium cell is alive. If it were kept protected from light (in case) there are chances it is working. As this is automatic camera it's important.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Personally it would have to be in exceptional good shape for me to spend more then $10 on it. The Trip isn't particularly rare and still a relatively young camera.

From a collector's (or a camera museum's ) point of view, if it is unused in the original (unopened) box it's probably worth a little more.

 

[kuvvy]

If it's unopened and pristine the only value is to a collector who will keep it as such. As mentioned above Trips are pretty common. I can usually pick them up at car boot sales and flea markets. I used to have half a dozen but I'm down to two now. They never get used though as I no longer shoot film.

Paul

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

Looking at prices now and then I reckon they are dropping in value compared to a few years ago when they were the cult camera.

Of course there are specialists who will sell you a refurbished and as new one for a price but that includes a lot of work.

Regards, David