thidglance Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 <p>Probably like most people here on photo.net I have too many cameras, this year I've made a pact with myself to cull the collection down, get some of these gems in the hands of other people so they are taking photos. Cameras are for using, not looking at etc.<br> I have a bit of a dilemma with my Hasselblad kit, if I should sell it complete or separate all the bits. I know on Ebay separating is the way to go, but I sort of like it as a setup and I'd like it to go to someone who wants to use it as a complete kit too. The question is then how much to advertise it for ?</p> <p>Here's what I have:</p> <p>- Black 501c Body with a waistlevel<br> - Black 501c Body with a 45 degree non metered prism<br> - 2 x Black A12 Backs<br> - 80mm C lens with hood<br> - 150mm CF lens with hood<br> - Polaroid back and about 10 packs of sealed and freshish film (mostly 100 speed colour)</p> <p>I replaced the darkslides which came with all three backs as they were a bit dinged, and added darkslide keepers as well.<br> It's all in good user condition, bit of paint missing here and there, but has been serviced and well looked after.<br> Thoughts folks ?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q.g._de_bakker Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 <p>Have a look at KEH's prices, and use them as a guide.</p> <p>(I would say that adding dark slide keepers - those horrible chinese stick-on copies, or the even worse Lindahl ones - instead of adding to it, detracts from the value.)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 <p>It almost depends on what week you sell it. Prices seem to be changing back and forth pretty radically. Q.G. has the right idea, but if I ball-parked it, I'd guess about $2k.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guido_h Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 <p>I'd separate the kit. Nothing worse than looking at a set of gear where half the items I don't need. Especially the bodies - the Hasselblad newcomer looking for a body doesn't need two of them. And those who are looking for a second body need just that, and not a third one.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thidglance Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 <p>Fair comment Guido - Perhaps I put together one basic kit (80mm, body, waist level and back) and sell the rest as parts. I have a box for the basic kit as well, and while I've never understood why people like the boxes, and pay more - they do !</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guido_h Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 <p>James, if you have the box, by all means I would recommend to sell the boxed basic kit as one item. I don't fully understand the magic of boxes and boxed kits either, but it's definitely there ;-)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_grandjean Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 <p><em>(I would say that adding dark slide keepers - those horrible chinese stick-on copies, or the even worse Lindahl ones - instead of adding to it, detracts from the value.)</em><br> Sadly this is complete nonsense, as usual...this is not a factor that would make or break a deal, as the dark slide keepers can be easily removed. Furthermore, most people who actually <strong>use</strong> their Hasselblads find these things quite useful.<br> Getting back to the thread, if you advertise the kit, make sure you take decent photographs as 99% of people ask to see images (for wear etc.)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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