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Saw an ad on my local Craigslist for two "vintage" cameras--there was no picture, and just a "make an offer" statement. I emailed and asked for pictures and descriptions.
One is a Weltaflex, 1958 model. The other is a Kodak Tourist camera.
I probably wouldn't USE them, just put them in the "interesting cameras" collection. So, it doesn't matter to me whether they work or not.
Anyway...in both pictures, the cameras are very dirty, which leads me to believe they were not stored well, meaning who knows what could be wrong with them.
I emailed him and told him that they didn't look like they were in great condition and offered him $40 for both of them. He replied back that they were "just" dusty and that doesn't affect the value AT ALL. He wants $75 for them.
I'm interested in what others think? Are they worth pursuing? Is he justified in looking for $75, given their apparent condition?
Weltaflex:
Kodak:
One is a Weltaflex, 1958 model. The other is a Kodak Tourist camera.
I probably wouldn't USE them, just put them in the "interesting cameras" collection. So, it doesn't matter to me whether they work or not.
Anyway...in both pictures, the cameras are very dirty, which leads me to believe they were not stored well, meaning who knows what could be wrong with them.
I emailed him and told him that they didn't look like they were in great condition and offered him $40 for both of them. He replied back that they were "just" dusty and that doesn't affect the value AT ALL. He wants $75 for them.
I'm interested in what others think? Are they worth pursuing? Is he justified in looking for $75, given their apparent condition?
Weltaflex:
Kodak: