Why I go to yard sales

[ambaker]

Wish I could find stuff like this every week.

But even this once made me very happy.

 

[480sparky44 43]

I happen to know where there's at least a dozen of 'em. Used once, and have never been touched by human hands since. And free for the taking.

 

[sm4him]

^Well, I'd take one.

 

[Hackett]

talk about a sweet find! I'm so Jelly!

 

[Patrice]

^Well, I'd take one.

If I'm right about what sparky is referring to, you might have a bit of a trip on your hands. Nasa did leave a lot of stuff behind on their excursions to our natural satellite.

 

[nmoody]

I would love one, I will pay for shipping!

 

[480sparky44 43]

^Well, I'd take one.

If I'm right about what sparky is referring to, you might have a bit of a trip on your hands. Nasa did leave a lot of stuff behind on their excursions to our natural satellite.

 

[DiskoJoe]

how much did you get it for and the big question does it work? Looks clean. I have never stumbled on to any cameras of anykind at garage sales = [

 

[ambaker]

how much did you get it for and the big question does it work? Looks clean. I have never stumbled on to any cameras of anykind at garage sales = [

All functions work quite well. Had it professionally serviced. Came with two viewfinders two backs (matching) numbers, light meter, assorted filters and other bits. Almost no wear anywhere. The total counting the servicing was a little under $500 US.

 

[sm4him]

^Well, I'd take one.

If I'm right about what sparky is referring to, you might have a bit of a trip on your hands. Nasa did leave a lot of stuff behind on their excursions to our natural satellite.

My eldest son DOES want to be an astronaut--technically, he wants to be an aerospace engineer and build the next generation of space stations...but maybe he could make a little side trip for me. :lmao:

 

[Big Mike]

I love stopping at every garage/yard sale I can. I have bought several photography related things at the. Some of the highlights include a Manfrotto 190 Pro tripod (no head) for $25. A bag of miscellaneous filters and rubber lens hoods for $1 (that just so happened to include a 67mm circular polarizer.
A light/flash meter for $20.
I have probably 10+ old flash units that I picked up at garage sales or swap meets etc. Many of them don't work, but some of them do.

I have passed up on a lot of good stuff as well. For example, a Pentax 35mm system, with camera, 4 lenses, flash and other accessories for something like $40.

I do dream that one day I'll find a Leica for $5. To someone who doesn't know better, they don't look like much...so there is a chance. :roll: