Re: [KOML] Rapid Omega 200 available

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Hello John

I'm new to the group and am shooting with a rapid M, and I've enjoyed
the group as a lurker for a couple of weeks now. I'm new to Koni Omega
and am looking forward to learning more as time goes by. 

John J Stafford wrote:
> 
> From: Talltandj@aol.com
> > I was looking for a Omega Rapid 200 in mint condition. (Entire Camera)
> > talltandj@aol.com
> 
> See:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=62197924
> 
> I'm getting more and more leery of buying at ebay, largely because it SEEMS
> that prices for my interests are approaching unreasonable levels. (to me,
> and yes, i do understand market dynamics and Fair Price.)
> 
> But you might want to check it out. Reserve is $225.

I too am getting a bit leery of Ebay...seems that I win fewer bids these
days <G>. Prices seem to be going higher (sometimes higher than
retail!), but I keep my discipline and make my bid on what I know and
how much I'm willing to pay....and I stick with that...if I lose, it's
not going to kill me...overpaying will make me crazy! Now as to the Koni
referenced in the URL above..I happen to know the seller, I've known him
for a few years and he's very good in his assessments of gear, and I'd
have to say he's very fair in pricing (now ebay bidders will set the
price). I'd not be afraid to email him and ask him about other Koni's he
may have....In fact I may call him when I get off the 'puter and see
what lenses he may know of <G>...he also collects subminiature cameras
so he may be willing to do trades if someone has what he wants...he's a
dealer though so if you try and sell him anything he'll be making the
same kind of offers other dealers do...so he can make a profit on the
turnaround.
Anyway, I just thought I'd let the group know a bit about him if anyone
was thinking of bidding on the item.
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