Pompiere
Established
Monday, I stopped at a large antique mall when I was out of town for the day. I only had a half-hour before closing, so I had to look fast to see the whole place. In one of the cases was a Rolleiflex in an eveready case, and some assorted filters and accessories. I don't know anything about Rolleiflex except the name, and I may have miss read the tag through the glass, but I think they had a price of $65 on it. Maybe there was another zero. I primarily shoot 35mm and I still wanted to check out the rest of the place, so I didn't jump on it right away. Normally, I don't spend more than $15-20 on a camera. The place is over an hour away and they close at 6 pm, or I would seriously think about going back. I guess I should have just bought it, even if I turned around and resold it.:bang:
Gumby
Veteran
If the "zero" was before the $65 or after the decimal point you should have bought it; if the "zero" was after the $65 you should do some homework to know what you might be buying before going back with money in your pocket!
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
ANY Rolleiflex is worth 65.00, if only for a paper weight.
See what info you can find on it, lens size, meter or not, etc... someone here will buy it if you don't want it.
See what info you can find on it, lens size, meter or not, etc... someone here will buy it if you don't want it.
Gumby
Veteran
In general, though, have no regrets... it is just an old camera!
Leighgion
Bovine Overseer
Gumby
Veteran
I'd rather talk to myself about more interesting things. But thanks for the suggestion.
FrankS
Registered User
As stated, it depends on where that zero is. A $65 Rolleiflex is a good deal even if it needs a cla. Can you give them a phone call to save time? It'll still be there tomorrow. Probably.
uhligfd
Well-known
Ask the serial number on the top front part of the camera and maybe the name of the bottom (= taking) lens and specifications on it as to focal length and max aperture.
Then look this up and you will know how many zeros you want to pay for ...
Then look this up and you will know how many zeros you want to pay for ...
historicist
Well-known
$65 dollars is a bargain for pretty much any Rolleiflex in any condition. $650, on the other hand, is probably fair market value for a late one in excellent condition. Phone them up! It could be the bargain of the century, Rolleis are amazing:
Al Kaplan
Veteran
If the lens is a Schneider Xenotar, or Zeiss Planar or Biometer, whether 2.8 or 3.5, GRAB IT, but first act hesitant, offer $40. You might not get it for $40 but most likely you won't pay $65 either. If it has a Zeiss Tessar it's still a good price. Don't be afraid of an uncoated lens either.
Sonny Boy Havidson
Established
And inspect lenses, shutter. If the camera was dropped, the back and/or viewfinder cover are marked.