S3 2000 vs. S3 Olympic

[NIKON KIU]

Bob’s entire sell list is posted on NHS forum.

NIKON S3 6320529 (MOT) (BLACK OLYMPIC!!!!) $2,700 IN BOOKS 2 & 3 NO LENS! DRILLED FOR MOTOR!!!!!!!!!

WITH ORIGINAL BOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob wants to sell, ready to hear offers.

Kiu

 

[Ken Ford]

I think mine was $1600 or so plus duties, so $1850?

 

[NIKON KIU]

Aaarg! One that I had my eye on just sold - it had been updated to reflect included duties ($300) and sold almost immediately. It was odd though, because it had a correct Olympic serial number BUT the focus was in FEET not meters - pretty sure that was NOT a thing? since they were all made for the Japanese

That one was cheap!
And in feet! Only about 10% are in feet.
Bargain hunting does work.

Kiu

 

[cassel]

I have regret...should have just bought it.
A couple of weeks ago I messaged the seller and he said I should just wait until there was more clarity on fees...then boom, gone -with an adjusted for tariffs prices - not all that cheap (+300) but it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Seems like 2 or 3 other decent ones that check the boxes - but some are TOO nice- they look like new!

 

[bucs]

I have regret...should have just bought it.
A couple of weeks ago I messaged the seller and he said I should just wait until there was more clarity on fees...then boom, gone -with an adjusted for tariffs prices - not all that cheap (+300) but it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Seems like 2 or 3 other decent ones that check the boxes - but some are TOO nice- they look like new!

Sorry I’ve been keeping quiet. I bought this exact camera. I’ve also been watching the other listings but most of them look unused and priced much higher. I was holding off because I couldn’t get a good idea on pricing.

The seller was also very responsive and answered all my questions. I’m based in Asia so I don’t get charged for tariifs.

I’ll report when I have the camera. Really hoping it’s a keeper.

 

[cassel]

No need to be sorry! Excited for you! Hope it is a good one - I like that they posted a video using all the basic functions. I will find one eventually! Make sure to let us know how you like it.

 

[bucs]

It’s a keeper 🙂

 

[NIKON KIU]

I’m involved in a brutal bargaining session with a Japanese seller offering an Olympic S3 with lens.
🤪
Got the seller down to $1400 and trying to chisel lower.

Tariffs and all, best prices are at the homeland.

Kiu

 

[bucs]

I’m involved in a brutal bargaining session with a Japanese seller offering an Olympic S3 with lens.
🤪
Got the seller down to $1400 and trying to chisel lower.

Tariffs and all, best prices are at the homeland.

Kiu

Best of luck!

 

[modernhero]

I have the oppotunity and (FINALLY) the funds to buy either an S3 Olympic with black Nikkor-H 5cm f/2 (mismatched) or a S3 Y2K (chrome/silver) with black Millenium Nikkor 5cm f/1.4.

I am torn. I really want to get the S3 Olympic because of the black paint (!!!) but a part of me somehow thinks the S3 Y2K kit would be a better buy for the newer VF optics/coating (?), possibly better RF patch, and newer lens. I would be primarily using a W Nikkor 35mm f/2.5 though.

I should mention both kits will be bought online so I don’t have the opportunity to check in person. At least based on the pics and description both are described as mint. The price is difference is about $70 with S3 Y2K kit being more expensive.

Thoughts? Advice?

Personally I think Y2k is overpriced and holds little value as compared with original black from the 60s.
I'd definitely go for original Olympic or even rarer.....original black version, pre / non Olympic.....probably only a handful surviving....

 

[NIKON KIU]

I did see a black millennium example sell for $1600 and change just a month ago.
It sells well under 2 grand, doesn’t sell as well over that.

Kiu