I have had similar experiences. Some of the best deals I have received
(e.g. $100 Canadian dollars for a MINT Zuiko 135 2.8) have been from dealers
who know nothing about the collectability of OM stuff. I also got the
65-116 extension tube set for $50. I myself get surprised at the price of
OM stuff now. I think it is because the system was (and is) so good. Even
now no "new" manual camera can match my OM1n (I also have a Nikon F60/N60).
Most manufacturers now do not supply the features of the OM system.
I hate to admit this, but I had been thinking of getting rid of my OM stuff
for the new Nikon FM3a, but it does not have mirror-lock up, so I will save
my cash (need it for macro and astrophotography).
So many camera companies now miss the boat on providing the best features
for the price. Why no mirror-lock up on the FM3a? I do not know, it could
have been and excellent and COMPLETE camera. It is because of this
uncertainty that I will likely always keep the certainty of my OM. Anyone
with similar feelings?
-Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: Johnsonpa@xxxxxxx [mailto:Johnsonpa@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 2:19 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] collectability of OM wasSales brochures: valuable?
Gary R. wrote:
<<<Anytime a system
goes collectable, the literature on it becomes valuable.>>>
Gary,
I know you have mentioned lately that you feel one can measure the
collectibility of a system based on the prices of the literature. Since I
know only a little about the OM system and even less about any others (Pen
or
other brands) what are your feelings (and other list members, of course) on
the collectibility of the OM system vs. other systems? I spoke with a local
camera rep who was shocked with the high prices of Olympus stuff on eBay
(and
I thought prices had fallen recently). He seemed to be pushing the idea
that
the OM system had gone collectible, but maybe he was talking about all the
other stuff people buy. Anyway...
TIA,
--p.j.
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