At 06:38 AM 4/26/2003 -0700, you wrote:
I need help on this one ..
I was going through my "empty" boxes and found one that was not. It
contained a pristine brown leather case .. possibly never used. The
leather is soft and supple, much softer than the black semi-hard case.
Looks like it was just made. It can be seen
at:
<http://home.dc.rr.com/nsnadel/BrownCase.jpg>http://home.dc.rr.com/nsnadel/BrownCase.jpg
The box also contains a NIB brown leather strap.
I have the following questions:
1. Why was the brown case called a "hard" case when it is much softer than
the semi-hard case.
No idea, since I've never seen the black "semi-hard" case. I gave away my
brown one to someone on the List, 'cause I never used it (don't like those
"never-ready" cases myself).
2. What is under the 1.4 label on the box .. if you know? Each side is
identical with the exact same label. It appears to be a factory modification.
I assume it's a variation on a "version number" or perhaps an SKU for
stock/cataloguing purposes. Cheaper to make a sticker than re-print the
obviously high-quality (and probably fairly pricey) Oly box.
3. Value of above??
Well, I've seen these things go for quite a bit of coin, though personally,
I would never pay more than $30.00 U.S. for one. I also gave away a
genuine Oly leatherette case that covered an OM body with a winder and lens
attached. My personal opinion on what the damn things are actually worth,
I guess. ;-)
Garth
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