The oldest OM-1s w/o MD are not THAT rare. An M-1 is more colectible.
The old non-md models seem to need the most work mostly due to their
age, complete foam rot, battery leakage & prism damage.
John
Dan Lau wrote:
>
> I just found a new web site that is Specializing in Olympus
> Equipment (no, not the "dude", this place is in Elmhurst, IL),
> I looked at their camera listings, which is quite extensive
> in comparison to others. Their prices seemed to be reasonable.
> But they have an "OM-1 w/o MD (RARE)" listed with a $375 price
> (condition is said to be 10/10, for comparison, a 10/10 OM-2n
> is listed for $295).
>
> My question: Is the non-MD version of the OM-1 so rare that it
> commands a premium price now (sort of like the M-1)? Should I
> put mine in the bank vault?
> -Dan
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