joe_hendershot Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I have a vintage Leica and wondering of its value, and, if I choose to sell it, what is the best method? See photos. The serial number is 543829. Not sure what the model number is, does anyone know? I have used it and it works fine. Thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Early (1951) Leica IIIf (black dial) with 3.5/5cm Elmar, and Leica VIOOH universal viewfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42dave Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 If you go to eBay and do an Advanced Search, then check "Sold Listings," you should be able to get some idea of the current value of these items. The website CollectiBlend also lists values of various vintage cameras, though some of their information is out-of-date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Take lots of good, clear photos (you can use 12 without xtra fees on Ebay). Accurately describ eany repair history, defects (such as rangefinder not working properly, shutter speeds off, dents, dings, worn areas, any haze, scratches, cleaning marks on the lens, is focus smooth, diaphragm blades clean and easily open and close fully, etc). And price it reasonably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 If the above is right, and I always have a hard time with Leica: Leitz: Leica IIIf (black dial) Price Guide: estimate a camera value which says $420 to $440 and high reliability for average condition. viewfinder is extra, and I don't know that at all. Those uncertainties listed above will decrease the value, unless you can show that they aren't there. You should at least make sure that it goes at all shutter speeds, and the sounds are about right. (You can time close to 1s by ear, and then be sure that successive speeds sound faster.) I usually bid low, not knowing how accurate the descriptions are. One to watch out for is shutter pinholes. (If you use the camera enough, you would know this.) -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_hendershot Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 If the above is right, and I always have a hard time with Leica: Leitz: Leica IIIf (black dial) Price Guide: estimate a camera value which says $420 to $440 and high reliability for average condition. viewfinder is extra, and I don't know that at all. Those uncertainties listed above will decrease the value, unless you can show that they aren't there. You should at least make sure that it goes at all shutter speeds, and the sounds are about right. (You can time close to 1s by ear, and then be sure that successive speeds sound faster.) I usually bid low, not knowing how accurate the descriptions are. One to watch out for is shutter pinholes. (If you use the camera enough, you would know this.) Super, thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_hendershot Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 If you go to eBay and do an Advanced Search, then check "Sold Listings," you should be able to get some idea of the current value of these items. The website CollectiBlend also lists values of various vintage cameras, though some of their information is out-of-date. Super, thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_hendershot Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 If the above is right, and I always have a hard time with Leica: Leitz: Leica IIIf (black dial) Price Guide: estimate a camera value which says $420 to $440 and high reliability for average condition. viewfinder is extra, and I don't know that at all. Those uncertainties listed above will decrease the value, unless you can show that they aren't there. You should at least make sure that it goes at all shutter speeds, and the sounds are about right. (You can time close to 1s by ear, and then be sure that successive speeds sound faster.) I usually bid low, not knowing how accurate the descriptions are. One to watch out for is shutter pinholes. (If you use the camera enough, you would know this.) Super, thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_hendershot Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 If the above is right, and I always have a hard time with Leica: Leitz: Leica IIIf (black dial) Price Guide: estimate a camera value which says $420 to $440 and high reliability for average condition. viewfinder is extra, and I don't know that at all. Those uncertainties listed above will decrease the value, unless you can show that they aren't there. You should at least make sure that it goes at all shutter speeds, and the sounds are about right. (You can time close to 1s by ear, and then be sure that successive speeds sound faster.) I usually bid low, not knowing how accurate the descriptions are. One to watch out for is shutter pinholes. (If you use the camera enough, you would know this.) Super, thanks much! Early (1951) Leica IIIf (black dial) with 3.5/5cm Elmar, and Leica VIOOH universal viewfinder. Thanks much, Dieter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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