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I've decided to sell my Nikon FE, which I haven't used in a couple years. It could use a new viewfinder screen if the buyer is picky. Other than that its in excellent shape. Suggestions on how to price and sell it most effectively would be appreciated. I have a Nikkor 45-86mm zoom and a cheap 80-200mm; should I try to sell it all as a package?
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Check out KEH Camera Brokers in Atlanta. You can get on line quotes. It's give you an idea of what the going prices are. If your 43-86 has a serial number over 750,000 it might be worth more. The early ones were pretty bad, but the last of the series and especially the 7 digit serial numbers were much better and worth a lot more.KEH will allow you more than B&H for used. I think Del's is out of business??? They were the best.
As stated, check Shutterbug & B&H, I would also check Del's in Santa Barbara. Both B&H and Del's have web sites. I recommend Del's only because they represent a west coast price and the prices are easy to get.Put it on EBAY. The people who buy from EBAY seem really willing to way overpay for used equipment. I saw a Rodenstock lens wrench go for $45. You can buy a new one, from a dealer, full price for about $30.
Is Del's still open? They no longer advertise in Shutterbug, and I can't find them on the net anymore.
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From your description, I would guess a fair price of about $250, but possibly a bit lower than that (even down to $200 depending on what excellent means). I'm guessing 8/ex+, but needing a new finder.Scan the prices of used cameras on the B&H and Shutterbug websites. I don't know if Shutterbug is still in print, but if it is, look in the classifieds - you're sure to find an FE or 3 somewhere - and price accordingly. Or call Mora Camera Service in Washington DC and ask Jorge what an FE should sell for. If you live in the DC area he'll sell on consignment. (202 362-9866)
Your Nikkor lens is actually a 43-86 and it is not very good. However, it is an oddity that a casual collector might buy. The price would need to be pretty low, though, and the condition pretty good. You didn't mention the brand of the 80-200. Most off brands from the AI days were of less than magnificent quality.
My personal opinion is that you have a GREAT body and no lens to match. You might consider selling the 2 lenses and getting a single very good one. And taking up photography again. (The FM/FE/FA series of bodies are light but very durable, and allow use of all the Nikkor lenses.)
Or try selling the 3 as a group for $250/50/50 and being willing to take $275-300 for the package.
It has as much B&H information as their catalog, give or take.I'd check Ebay prices, as well as check out the listings for used cameras at www.bhphotovideo.com.
JJ
Thanks for the advise. The 80-200 lens is the "house brand" for Canadian camera store chain, but I can't recall the name. It was very cheap.
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