Nick Frolov and camera trade

[zpuskas]

There were a few theads here a few weeks ago from several peope who had made trades with Nick and sent their cameras to Russia. I also made a trade with Nick and sent a Pentax K1000 (in almost new condition) on July 13. I promised to keep you up-to-date so here it is...
I received my camera and lenses today. I received a Zorki 4 (he had sent pictures of a Zorki 4K) w/case, 5cm f2 Jupiter-8 lens w/cap, 3.5cm f2.8 Jupiter w/caps. In addition I was sent a 13.5cm f4 Jupiter-11 lens w/caps and 2 screw-in lens attachements for the 3.5cm.
The camera body is old/worn and, though no ding or dents, the camera lacks a take-up spool. Glass on lenses are fine--bodies show age.
Overall I guess it was a fair trade based on what I could get for the K1000.

 

[captainslack]

OK! That's two people that have successfully received gear from Nick. Any idea when that package was shipped?

BTW, you might want to cross-post this in the other thread in 35mm Classifieds.

 

[Nick R.]

Still waiting for my kiev. It's been over two months.

 

[afaceinthecrowd]

I'm still waiting ... but I have been in contact with Nick ... 😉

dan

 

[zpuskas]

I checked the box thoroughly and see no date stamp or anything resembling a date code. Nick stated he sent it on or about July 13; so one month in transit.