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swifty
08-07-2010, 8:13am
Heads up about an upcoming auction in Melbourne.
http://leonardjoel.com.au/auctions_catalogues.php?auction=164
I just saw it this morning and havn't had a chance to sift through the items but looks like there might be quite a few gems there.
Too bad I'm going overseas soon but might ask a friend to put in a bid or 2 for me.
StanW
08-07-2010, 8:35am
Certainly some gems from the past, but few bargains, I'd think.
GlennSan
08-07-2010, 9:04am
I do NOT need another TLR. I DON'T !! But lot 39 looks interesting ... :o

Plenty of interesting items in there. Bugger ... Thanks swifty. I thought I was cured...
TOM
08-07-2010, 10:37am
I wouldn't mind betting that Rolleiflex 3.5F no. 1781745 goes for about double the estimate. They're really selling well atm.
swifty
08-07-2010, 10:48am
At work now so it's hard for me to find the exact item on the catalogue on my iPhone but I think I saw earlier, an M5 with a 50mm 1.4 of some sort for bout $900. Is that cheap for a Leica camera + lens?
Crap.. Leaving tomorrow so not much time to research the stuff for auction.
TOM
08-07-2010, 7:24pm
seems cheap for the m5, in fact i wouldn't expect to be able to get the 1.4/50mm on its own for that, if it's a Summilux. Good M5's seem to be climbing in value, as it is a good camera, just that it was a complete commercial failure.
swifty
08-07-2010, 7:35pm
Here it is:
http://leonardjoel.com.au/lot_details.php?lot=127330&auction=164

http://leonardjoel.com.au/images/lots/127330_1_original.jpg
Condition 4. Signs of light use, but not misuse. No other cosmetic damage

It says Summilux so hmm... intriguing.
TOM
08-07-2010, 7:47pm
probably $3000 worth there if it's in a beater or user condition, maybe a tad higher. i'd say they're trying to get a bit of interest by giving some low-ball estimates.
swifty
08-07-2010, 8:25pm
Ooh.. they're good. I'm totally sucked in. :D
arthurking83
08-07-2010, 9:23pm
.... i'd say they're trying to get a bit of interest by giving some low-ball estimates.

OK! well they've sucked me in too now! :D
Well.. technically, you guys have sucked me into their web of deceit! :p
arthurking83
08-07-2010, 9:35pm
Lot # 165!!!

Canon 7 with 50mm f0.95. Surely they'd get more than $450-550 for that.
I believe that lens is one a few living legends?? A couple of $k's at the least I reckon.
littleblightie
09-07-2010, 3:52pm
Lot # 165!!!

Canon 7 with 50mm f0.95. Surely they'd get more than $450-550 for that.
I believe that lens is one a few living legends?? A couple of $k's at the least I reckon.
That's the reason I'll be going. No one bid on it. Please?
natogden
16-07-2010, 6:44pm
awesome stuff!
hoffy
16-07-2010, 7:41pm
I think we need to see some reports back! Good luck to anyone who does some bidding!
TOM
29-07-2010, 9:51pm
so did anyone go to this, and what treasures did you come home with?
peterb666
29-07-2010, 11:14pm
Some of those estimates are very low. For example, Lot No. 165 which is a Canon 7 interchangeable lens camera with a Canon 50mm. f/0.95 lens and rated at Condition: 3, i.e. "Very minimal signs of wear"

That would have gone for a lot more than $450 to $550.
GlennSan
30-07-2010, 7:27am
not me - I wouldn't have been able to leave empty handed LOL