Joseph writes:
> Prices of used OM gear have been falling in
> the last couple of years, a trend that likely will continue. 30 years
> is a long time. Nonetheless, if you find OM equipment to meet your
> needs better than some other brand, than there is no reason not to
> use it. There might be a few OM pieces that go collectible when
> discontinued and increase in value, like the OM-3 and 40/2 did, but
> most items will depreciate steadily after they are discontinued.
As a long-term student of Olympus pricing I can't accept this blanket
statement. In what sales venue? Do you have data to support your conclusion?
To me, it all depends on the item and the volume at which it was produced.
Gary Reese
Las Vegas, NV
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