Posted by Les on January 10, 2001 at 09:20:52:
In Reply to: valuation posted by Jeff Slahor on January 10, 2001 at 08:02:29:
Her's a couple of thoughts, McKeowns guide is generally considered the bible, see if you can find a friend or other collector to look it up for you as the new edition is topping $100.
For the most part any of the original lenses in good shape don't change the value that much. Graphex is the name of the shutter not the lens, and I'm guessing it's a 162mm ektar. This is a little longer than normal, but doesn't add or detract a whole lot.
Two things I think effect the value is the format and the condition. If this is a 4x5 Anniversary with the chrome trim then its worth $175-$275 in working condition. The original flash for this camera is worth the same amount.
During the war, they made Anniversaries where the normally chromed trimed was painted black. These don't bring as high a price so I'd knock of $25-$50 on the above value.
The format is critical since a 4x5 camera is useable and a 3x4 is barely so, since you have to cut 4x5 film down to use it or find a roll film back. These usually sell in the area of $100 in great looking condition.
To check ebay search for "graphic,graflex,folmer" and then eliminate computer words like digital,pixel, etc. A lot of people sell Anniversaries, without using the word. I found a couple that have sold recently in the $200 range.
Don't get caught up in the idea that because you have this or that shutter or lens it makes yours different. I have yet to find two identical Speeds for auction. They either have different accessories, cases or lenses. some will have things on the lens board for a long lost solenoid others will have different attachments. In general it's a wash.
: Jeff