06-30-2016, 06:13 AM
I collect/buy/sell old camera gear, mostly good manual lenses which can be used with adapters and digital cameras. Occasionally, I'll find a lens I really want, like an old Zeiss in really good condition, but the seller's asking price is close to a new lens. My standard line is, "Well, I'm not in a hurry. This is how much I'm willing to pay, based on how those old lenses are selling in other places. If it doesn't sell, or if you change your mind, here's my number." About half the time, I get a call within a few days and I buy it for a reasonable price. If I never hear back, then, like I said, I'm not in a hurry. There's always someone more motivated to sell.