Old Camera..."Any Value"?
Feb 25, 2016 16:27:00 #
A friend of mine ask me to post this.
I have no idea if this camera is of any value or not. Furthermore, I have no idea where to tell him he should look. (owner wishes to sell)
The only info I have is:
On the cover of the Manual it says:
No. 1A
Pocket Kodak
Series II
Focusing Model.
On the inside cover of the Manual, on the bottom right corner, it says....US Pat. October, 1923.
Here are a couple shots of the leather case, and the camera. If you can tell me anything about this camera, or know where I can tell the owner to look, it would be appreciated. Thanks, Boone.
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I have no idea if this camera is of any value or not. Furthermore, I have no idea where to tell him he should look. (owner wishes to sell)
The only info I have is:
On the cover of the Manual it says:
No. 1A
Pocket Kodak
Series II
Focusing Model.
On the inside cover of the Manual, on the bottom right corner, it says....US Pat. October, 1923.
Here are a couple shots of the leather case, and the camera. If you can tell me anything about this camera, or know where I can tell the owner to look, it would be appreciated. Thanks, Boone.
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Feb 25, 2016 16:44:54 #
This camera can be had for $5 to $100, depending on condition, on ebay.
I used to collect cameras. Alas, with the rise of ebay, their values have become depressed.
I used to collect cameras. Alas, with the rise of ebay, their values have become depressed.
Feb 25, 2016 16:46:43 #
Boone wrote:
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Depending on the condition, $35.00 - $49.00. That's what I found.
--Bob
Feb 25, 2016 18:44:17 #
Jersey guy
Loc: New Joisey
Ebay is the way to go! You'll find things on there that you have that you thought were rare, one-of-a-kind, only to discover hundreds of other poor souls are trying to sell the same thing for peanuts and not getting any action.
Feb 25, 2016 20:39:19 #
What makes this camera more valuable is the case and documentation.I would suggest putting it on Ebay for $125 with Best Offer. I have one that was my Dad's. It is a nice conversation piece on a shelf in my house.
Boone wrote:
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Feb 25, 2016 21:11:47 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Boone wrote:
A friend of mine ask me to post this.
It would be nice to see a front view of the lens.
Feb 26, 2016 05:51:29 #
Feb 26, 2016 06:18:48 #
Boone wrote:
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There isn't much value $15 to $35, there are many of these still out there. 116 film hard to find but it is out there. If you find another 116 spool you can roll 120 film onto it. This camera you can put in your own metadata! Really see that long narrow door on the back you open that and use the stylist (see it on the top) when you write on the film cover it removes the emulsion and can be seen on the neg and on the print after developing. Cool isn't it! I use shoe polish and brush to condition and bring back its looks. Collectors and interior decoracors buy these. Good luck
Feb 26, 2016 06:48:07 #
Manny Jay
Loc: Colorado
turp77 is correct. Called and Autograph camera, took special Autograph film for the metadata but could use regular film.
Feb 26, 2016 07:23:30 #
Jersey guy wrote:
Ebay is the way to go! You'll find things on there that you have that you thought were rare, one-of-a-kind, only to discover hundreds of other poor souls are trying to sell the same thing for peanuts and not getting any action.
Right. I have an almost identical camera that belonged to my grandfather, and it's not worth selling.
Feb 26, 2016 11:03:47 #
I thank you all (Hillbilly talk) for the information. That is pretty much what I thought, but wanted to be sure. Again, I thank you for your time. Thanks, Boone
Feb 26, 2016 15:46:19 #
They must have come in both 116 and 120. I have a No 1 Series II that is 120. It's got the stylus and pull down flap (that says "Use Film No. A-120." Fun, but not worth much. Also have a No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie that uses 116.
Feb 26, 2016 15:50:57 #
I sold approximately 25 of those for my mother-in-law when my father-in-law passed, along with several brownies, etc. I only averaged about $10 for the really good ones. Unfortunately, there just isn't a real market for them, and there seem to still be TONS of them out there.
Feb 26, 2016 23:51:04 #
maybe it is time to open a cemetery for old cameras . RIP .or is it like a old flag , they should be burned ,
Feb 27, 2016 02:15:44 #
Interestingly, the stylus is worth more than the camera, since so many of them lost the stylus over the years, but few old Kodaks are worth much at all. Kodak did a wonderful marketing job on every camera they made, and massive numbers of them survive today, mostly without accessories.
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