linhof practise book, c.1958

[mark_munro]

I just read the posting on the linhof book and ebay and was wondering

if my hard cover version of Linhof Practice, published in 1958 by

Verlag Grossbild-technik in collaboration with Linhof is worth

anything?? I don't want to sell it, as it's an interesting book, but

was just curious...is this the book that everyone is bidding on with

false hope??

[sean_yates]

I dunno. I sold mine for $25.00 last year I think. I saw the same

thing sell on Ebay a couple years back for 80.00 some? Can't recall

now, but it was more than I woulda paid.

 

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There is a nice book about 10 or so years old that has the photos of

the entire line - including the 8 X 10 Technica. Hard to find but

nice, pictures not extensive enough for my liking.

[sean_yates]

This is pure insanity!

 

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http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1230824402

[stefan_geysen1]

Ha ha ha! I bought the 1958 edition,in decent condition, for about 10

US $ a couple of weeks ago!

Bidding closed at 250 $... LOL

[n_dhananjay3]

That is nuts!

 

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Also, can someone tell me whether the Toyo loupes hold Captain

Marvel's decoder ring or the keey to world peace something - I

routinely see these sell for more than they cost new. I saw one go

for about $80. Where do these people get their money from - haven't

heard anything on the news about a spate of bank robberies.

 

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DJ

[haim_toeg]

I bet the sellers can't believe their luck...

[brian_ellis3]

Yes, it's the same book and yes, it typically sells in the $100 -

$125 range in good condition. This is one case where e bay prices

aren't out of line. If you check used photographic book dealers, if

they have the book you'll likely see about the same prices. It

fetches that because there's a limited supply (the first edition is

now 53 years old and the last edition is about 40 years old) so

there's very limited availability and a high demand.

[john_henderson1]

Bogen components. I could buy them new from Tri-State and resell them

on eBay for more. Not gutsy enough to try it, and not sure it would

cover the listing fees and shipping.

 

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Been wanting to pick up a 3055 head for my 35mm, but people keep

driving the price above new!

[julio_fernandez]

I just had first hand experience about selling Bogen heads, brand

new, top of the line in eBay. The first went unsold and never

gathered but a fraction of its regular cost, the second has fared not

much better, so John, try it for yourself and learn the hard way

before making such guess-pronouncements. (I have sold over 25 items

already, including such books, use HTML and know where and how to

list, I think). Our views of eBay events (mine included), more often

reveal our lack of understanding of the forces at work on the market.

Thant's OK, the professional marketers do not seem to fare any

better. As for the book, do list it and in that way you will canvas

the view of the thousands that see your listing. But do not expect

that every item will turn into gold on eBay. There are excellent

bargains out there and many of those can also represent a loss to the

seller.

[j._mose]

Currently on the ebay, the book Linhof Practice is being offered for a

starting bid of $80 (yet, no one has bidded yet!). Should make you

feel good about yours.

[camera_girl]

I'd pay up to $40 if any of you guys want to sell your Linhof Practice

book (in decent undamaged condition, of course) Always looking.