Sadly, I have to sell my limited edition SP.

[AndrewH]

I was keeping my limited edition SP 2005 as an investment for a rainy day. Unfortunately, the rain is here!

I don't want to just shove it on eBay, that would be too heartless.

I had an original black SP when I went to photographic college at the age of 19. I sold that one when times were hard and always vowed to get another. At the age of 56 I did just that but now, alas it has to go.

At least I shall take a picture of me holding it at 57, to go with the picture I have of me holding my original one, at 19.

Firstly, what is it likely to be worth now? It is mint, hasn't had a roll through it, in fact still has the card inside. Everything is as bought, new.

I hesitate to offer it here, as I'm sure these forums are not for buying and selling, but is there some way of selling it that is a bit more humane than eBay?

All suggestions gratefully received.

Andrew

 

[BJ Bignell]

Sell it here on the classifieds! I hope that's "humane" enough.

 

[Didier]

There is a "Classifieds" section if you take the time to look at "The Forums" list at the left.
Good luck anyway.
Didier

 

[kshapero]

Good luck, sounds like you weren't using it anyway. That is also sad.

 

[Jonni]

Such a lovely camera. Sadness indeed.

 

[xayraa33]

We will see more beauties going to the selling block as the economy slows down and down...

 

[Bill Blackwell]

"... I don't want to just shove it on eBay, that would be too heartless... I hesitate to offer it here, as I'm sure these forums are not for buying and selling, but is there some way of selling it that is a bit more humane than eBay?"

I am quite sure the camera won't care one way or the other.

 

[Jonni]

Ebay used to be fun - like a big garage sale. But now...

 

[xayraa33]

Ebay is only fit to sell a Zorki 4k.
A Nikon SP should be sold on consecrated ground, like our classifieds.

 

[rbsinto]

How much are you asking for it?

 

[Gumby]

I might be interested... but only if it has had a recent CLA. I'm looking for a reliable user camera. 😀

 

[jonmanjiro]

I might be interested... but only if it has had a recent CLA. I'm looking for a reliable user camera. 😀

Hehe, the SP Limited Edition sets were released in early 2005. Highly unlikely one that has never had film through it needs to be CLA'd 😉

 

[xayraa33]

I might be interested... but only if it has had a recent CLA. I'm looking for a reliable user camera. 😀

CLA a camera that is not 3 years old yet?

 

[phi47]

CLeArly doesn't believe in usual definition of user camera, either.

 

[AndrewH]

Thanks for all the comments so far. Isn't it always the same, when you want to buy there always seems to be a shortage, but when you want to sell, strangely the bottom has just dropped out of the market.

It did come to me from the U.S. cost a fortune in customs duties. The number is 2285 and I'm going to put some pics up soon.

Thanks again
Andrew

 

[nahum]

In which country are you located ? in the EC ?

 

[Hacker]

I'm interested.... 🙂

 

[AndrewH]

OK, Thanks for all the input. I'm in the UK and asking £2,500, that's UKP. Sorry to all of you who have to trade in dollars! Still, Bush will soon be gone and things may then improve!
The kit can be see on
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ash2020/sets/72157605592341120/

I'll post on the classified section and my apologies if this isn't the right place to do it.
Thanks again
Andrew