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Re: [OM] 85/2 paranoia

Subject: Re: [OM] 85/2 paranoia
From: Larry <Halpert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 03:54:32 -0400
I've heard people actually proudly (!) say "I don't look at price. If I want it
I buy it." Even those snotty people must have an actual limit, but on eBay [for
example] 2-300 for that lens is always possibly within that  limit. :) You only
need one per lens.

Larry

"James N. McBride" wrote:

> About a year ago I sold an 85mm f-2 for $305.  Some people want them really
> bad. /jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Larry
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> Subject: Re: [OM] 85/2 paranoia
>
> >
>
> I've seen 2 in 2 separate stores here sell for about $130-$140 (one might be
> still be
> available), so you're right in the ballpark. Barry's answer below makes
> sense,
> though, because if you decide to sell the 85, and you do it on ebay, you
> will find
> someone who will gladly feel comfortable overpaying more towards the $200
> mark. If
> they're happy, then the profit will be nice :)
>
> Larry
>
> >
> > >Do I really neeeeed both?
> >
> > Probably not, but you do right now. IN all seriousness, buy the 85,
> > shoot it side by side with your 100 for a few months, and sell the
> > one you use the least. Or keep it as a backup.
> >
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