Rare early 97th production RalpidWinder on ebay

[CameraQuest]

Yes indeed, RapidWinders ARE collectible!

Where else are you going to find literally hand made Leica accessories produced by a world famous Leica Artisan?

A rare early production RapidWinder is now on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/266045856723

It is among the first 100 production RapidWinders

https://cameraquest.com/rapidwindergenealogy.htm

Once upon a time the early cameras from that guy Barnack sold for a pittance too.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I had to look for a "Remo Pak" for the F36 Motor Drive on Ebay. None. I might have paid $100 for an early F36 with Remo Pak. Goes with my Nikon F Photomic Bullseye. Prices for F36, Battery Packs, Pistol grips- gone insane, used to be dirt cheap.

Maybe people are dumping Crypto Currency and buying collectible camera gear instead.

 

[raydm6]

I kid you not… $1,450.00 …for a box… at least there’s no mold. 🙁

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18570061306...mis&media=COPY

 

[Deleted member 65559]

How about an T Abrahamsson 'rapidwinder' for M2..... only $4300.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1857006134...DYpk2XPzBSpnkifOaBCzN5QPM=|tkp:Bk9SR5q3tvikYQ

 

[farlymac]

I was lucky to get mine when I did at about a fifth of the price, and it came with the original triangle box though missing the instructions. Very shortly after that I saw the asking prices rising quite precipitously. I don't plan on ever selling mine.

PF

 

[CameraQuest]

Wow, you guys are really missing the point.

The early Rapidwinder I linked too is very cheap for what it is.

Remos and Jacobsons have gone up for years now. The empty box and $4300 RW are just over priced like anything can be on ebay or any other selling platform.

Stephen

 

[farlymac]

So how much further north do you think it should be priced at?

PF

 

[CameraQuest]

So how much further north do you think it should be priced at?

PF

In terms of rarity and conductibility, I think an early production prototype like this should be selling retail in the $2500 range.

Of course Boris is a retail operation.

Maybe collectors are just slow to recognize Tom's artwork.

 

[splitimageview]

I once owned the first IXMOO Rapidwinder, No. 1 of 100 made. RIP Tom.

 

[farlymac]

In terms of rarity and conductibility, I think an early production prototype like this should be selling retail in the $2500 range.

Of course Boris is a retail operation.

Maybe collectors are just slow to recognize Tom's artwork.

I think mine is likely from the last batch. No serial number, just Rapidwinder and Made In Canada engraved in the bottom.

PF

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Wow, you guys are really missing the point.

The early Rapidwinder I linked too is very cheap for what it is.

Remos and Jacobsons have gone up for years now. The empty box and $4300 RW are just over priced like anything can be on ebay or any other selling platform.

Stephen

I'm not sure i would agree. If you place collector value, then you can price it as you wish.....but strictly as a working tool.... prices are meaningless. A few tears back you could buy an M2,M3,M4 for $1k. How much do you really need a rapidwinder? Sadly Tom is no longer with us, and Rapidwinders are no longer being produced. But Leica cameras lenses and accessories have skyrocketed it price.....out of proportion with their actual utility.

 

[Jason Schneider]

It is a fitting tribute to Tom Abrahamsson's genius in creating beautifully made, functionally superior, and elegantly simple rapid winders for M-series Leicas that they have more or less attained the status of cult collectibles, often bringing higher prices than the Leitz originals. However, as the ultimate user-collector himself I think he'd much prefer it if they had wound up in the hands of shooters rather than showcase collectors, and I concur with that sentiment. Tom was a true one-off original and we still mourn his untimely passing.

 

[farlymac]

It is a fitting tribute to Tom Abrahamsson's genius in creating beautifully made, functionally superior, and elegantly simple rapid winders for M-series Leicas that they have more or less attained the status of cult collectibles, often bringing higher prices than the Leitz originals. However, as the ultimate user-collector himself I think he'd much prefer it if they had wound up in the hands of shooters rather than showcase collectors, and I concur with that sentiment. Tom was a true one-off original and we still mourn his untimely passing.

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Decked Out Leica M4-P by P F McFarland, on Flickr

PF