I'll be toting along my B&J Grover 5x7 kit in hopes of selling it. If anyone here would be interested just send a P.M.
The kit includes:
Original case (Ugly & gray)
Original tripod (Still tight)
12 (maybe more) film holders (Some need to be re-taped)
8½" Commercial Ektar w/ case and original black & yellow box
Lens is perfect
That's always the tough part. I was planning on shooting for $500.00 at the show, perhaps $400.00 for an APUG member. The mounting flange for the lens is mounted to the B&J lens board, so "Parting out" this kit would not be to anyone's advantage.
I was wondering if that outfit was history. Last time I looked at photorama.com, there were no upcoming listings. I do have a hard time taking them seriously though, with all the typos on the site. (or using "aloud" for "allowed.")
I'd love to go, as I've got some items I'd like to shop around, but really don't want to spend most of a wonderful day in a car and "BEST WESTER" meeting room. Plus, so much is going on here.
Charles
I was thinking the same thing so I called the number listed in the Washington C.L. listing. I spoke with Abraham, the show's promoter, and he told me that the show is very much on. There are 40+ tables sold.
He also said there is a show in Philadelphia on Sunday. I'll check the C.L. listings later today for that show.
I didn't doubt that it was a go. It's just that the wording doesn't exactly inspire confidence that it would be worth the drive. (I've definitely done my part to clamp the Written Word firmly to the skids.)
Back in the '80s, I almost lived at those shows. Some filled armories. But, I've only been to one post-fleabay; 4-5 years ago. That was smaller than most telephone collector's gatherings.
BTW, how are dealers on trades these days?
The last DC area show I went to was depressing. A lot of surly, unhappy and unkept people with bad prices and bad attitudes. Thomas, if you plan to offer your outfit to the dealers, don't be surprised if any offers you get are below $200--more likely closer to $100. The dealers will offer one third or half of what they think it will sell for--it's just business. Honestly, you'd get more money selling it here.
To add to what Barry said, if you are trying to sell to patrons at the show out of your coat pocket, you'll likely get tossed out of the show. The vendors paid good money for their tables, and won't take kindly to someone else coming in and effectively undercutting them and/or "stealing" customers.
Are you willing to sell any of this lot piecemeal? I need 5x7 holders. I'll give you a better price than you're likely to get at the show. You could sell me a few and still have enough left to offer as part of the kit at the show.
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