Hi fellow friends; this is about some stuff I want to get rid of in order to get newer lenses, I´ve been tring to contact Don Chatterton but no response. If some one could give me his e-mail adress. Thanks

-- Roberto Watson (al1231234@hotmail.com), May 24, 2002

Answers

why don't you post a list of your stuff here? you might get more than at any retailer!

-- stefan randlkofer (geesbert@yahoo.com), May 24, 2002.

Us!!!!

-- John Abela (jamriman@yahoo.com), May 24, 2002.

I have thougth about that, my problem is how yo recive payments, I thougth of ebay too but since of same problem I´m more interested in trade, also prices are something I don´t know about. this are things I want to sell/trade.

28/2.8 III version

35/1.4M pre asph

35/2M III version

50/2 DR

90/4 collapsible

135/4.5 screw mount

Hasselblad 500c/m, 80/2.8, 150/4, accesories

-- r watson (al1231234@hotmail.com), May 24, 2002.

what I want back?

a 35/1.4 asph and 28/2 asph and M6 classic, all can be in used conditions.

-- r watson (al1231234@hotmail.com), May 24, 2002.

Roberto:

Sign up for a PayPal account http://www.paypal.com. They work great, but do charge a 3% tranaction fee to the recipient. I prefer them to any other form of payment including cashier's checks or direct bank wire transfer.

Cheers,

-- Jack Flesher (jbflesher@msn.com), May 24, 2002.

payment is easy. if you go to www.x.com, you can set up a paypal account for free, and people can send money directly into your banck account. with bid pay, you get a money order. you can also just ask people to send you postal money orders or do bank wire transfers. i have sold (and bought )=:) hundreds of things on ebay with no problems.

-- roger michel (michel@tcn.org), May 24, 2002.

Here's Chatterton's #'s - Tel - 253-549-7900 Fax - 253-549-7771

I've bought both Leica and Hasselblad items from Don and have always considered his selling prices and grading very fair..but I have never sold to him. It would be interesting to see the "other side of the coin"..If you mcan't find a buyer here or on E bay and go with him, let everyone know with a posting if you think his buying prices are fair....

Good Luck, FWB

P.S. I hope you don't have to sell your stuff for financial reasons. Leica goodies should be used and then passed down to deserving family members or friends.

-- F. William Baker (atelfwb@aol.com), May 24, 2002.

The only reason to sell to a dealer is the convenience; pricewise, it's usually a rip-off (for you, that is). I think most will only give you around 60% of what your gear is worth on the open market (i.e., what they would sell your stuff for).

-- Chris Chen (furcafe@NOSPAMcris.com), May 24, 2002.

Chris

Some good ones will allow you to sell on commission - they take 20-30% of the cut. This works too, if you are in a professional-heavy or Leicaphile town like NYC. The store covers warranty, but they pay you nothing until it is sold. I have sold a good few things this way.

-- Robin Smith (smith_robin@hotmail.com), May 24, 2002.

I have an M6 classic that I'm interested in selling. Contact me off list.link

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-- Doug Ford (dford@san.rr.com), May 24, 2002.

Rich Pinto at Photo Village in NYC takes consignments at 10% He will know exactly how to price your gear, and that's the best deal around if you want to just ship someone the gear and wait for sales. The eBay route will probably net you more, but it's more of a hassle with photographing, posting, responding to inquiry, etc. From Rich's recent posting to the Rollei group:

"Hi Folks,

I accept consignment pieces of prime photo gear for 10% commission...which makes me one of the cheapest ways to sell gear...and most certainly the easiest.

Please email or call (646) 613-1107 for more info. or if you are in NYC I'm located in SoHo and appreciate all visits...www.photovillage.com."

I have no connection with Rich, but have purchased many items from him. I've never heard a bad word about him.

-- Phil Stiles (Stiles@Metrocast.net), May 24, 2002.

Thank´s for help fellows, as you know my main problem is to live in Mexico, payments are slow and expensive to get here, and what I want is a oneshot fair deal with one person to take care of all my stock, and recive back what I need. I´ll try and see all your recomendations.Thanks again.

-- r watson (al1231234@hotmail.com), May 24, 2002.

Roberto, Should you have difficulty selling the whole lot to one dealer/person, I may be interested in the Pre ASPH 35/1.4 depending on condition. Do you have the round metal hood for it? Which model is the Hasselblad 150/4?... C, CF,or CFi?

-- Marc Williams (mwilliams111313MI@comcast.net), May 26, 2002.