hiker Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 My father, who does not have access to the internet, is considering selling his Minolta CLE kit. It includes the 28, 40 and 90 Minolta lens', as well as a special camera bag made by Minolta to carry everything, and the flash. All of it is in mint condition. Can anyone help me out and let me know roughly what he should ask for it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles_mason Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 A similar kit, w/o flash or bag, is up for sale at a local used camera shop for $2K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 They can ask ;>) The most I've seen a mint CLE go for is around $700, with the lenses about $300 apiece, the flash around $125. That'd come to $1725, doubtful the bag would bring another $275. With parts virtually unavailable for the CLE (true, some parts can be scavenged from a contemporary Minolta SLR, *if* the repair shop knows which ones, those particular parts are the ones gone bad, and they have said SLR with working parts to cannibalize)anyone who buys one to use is taking a substantial risk, though the lenses are perfectly functional on any M-mount body. If Cosina were to make an R2 derivative on their AE chassis (Nikon FE10)which after the success of the M7 I would strongly expect, I would look for the value of the CLE to drop like the proverbial lead balloon...other than *maybe* a drop-dead-mint complete set as described (if it is *truly* picky-collector-mint, meaning it has no signs of use at all). If it is not that kind of mint, you might want to consider splitting up the set, as it might sell quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_schank Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 $1500 would be the least, maybe $1750 or so on the high side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vuk_vuksanovic Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 On average, $450 for the body and about $225 per lens, though it could vary (up or down) depending on condition--you'll need pictures to back it up. I am basing this on recent eBay transactions: the best available indicator of international market value. Why do I suspect this post is a wind-up? If it's not, please contact me about selling the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesrani Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Yes, why do you? Naturally suspicious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete1 Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Please contact me about selling the 28mm lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_hahn Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 I would be interested in the 90mm lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_green1 Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 The bodies tend to command $500 - $550 in Excellent condition $650-or so in Mint- , $400-500 in working user shape. I just bought one, $510 for an Excellent body, to replace one I had stolen a while back. They are not nearly so risky - the Meter & shutter control electronics can be scavenged from a Minolta XG-7, which are extremely common and can be bought fully working for $50 on the famous auction site, and the rest is not particularly problematical at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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