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Re: [OM] Too High asking price for a 250mm/2.0?

Subject: Re: [OM] Too High asking price for a 250mm/2.0?
From: Garth Wood <garth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 07:57:07 -0600
At 12:33 PM 8/11/2003 +0200, you wrote:
I have just joined your olympus-digest list after having discovered all the new possibilities of Olympus through the internet just recently (I am an old enthusiast of the OM system ever since the early Seventies). Since its release I have always had an interest for the Zuiko 250mm/2.0, however, only two where ever sold in Norway. Nevertheless, through the net I have got an offer for a 250mm/2.0 priced at US $4500,-. This price equals the original list price in Norway when new. I would presume prices for a used 250 was lower? Do you other list members that are more familiar with pricing on second hand Olympus gear recommend a buying at this high price? Any particularities I should be aware of when considering buying this lens?


I bought a near-flawless example of this lens for $2,900.00 U.S. (plus shipping) on yaBe a couple of years ago. At the time, it seemed like a reasonable price, since I'd seen some fly by on that site at higher prices. Mind you, this was before Olympus announced the complete discontinuation of the OM line. It's possible that scarcity considerations are driving prices up -- just like real estate, they ain't makin' any more of 'em. 8^>


Garth


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