TCON-300 plus bracket

I'm thinking about selling my TCON-300 plus SA2 bracket (for use with the Lipo grip.) I'll be posting it on ebay next week, but I thought someone here might be interested . . . I'd much rather sell to a forum member. I've only used the lens 3 times (too heavy for me) and it's in perfect condition, so email me if you are interested. Ideally, I'd like $600 for the pair. (At that price, I'd pay shipping.)
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Laurie,

I think the lack of a response may be the price you are asking. I checked just the other day on this setup. 17th St Photo sells this combo new for $645 and Epperson Photo supposedly has a new kit that includes the support with the 300 for $525. I have not confirmed that as yet, but the web site picture sure shows it. Sorry, just thought I'd throw in some data. Ebay may bring you more money, but the fee and hassle is often not worth it.

Mike

Laurie Sokoloff said:

I'm thinking about selling my TCON-300 plus SA2 bracket (for use
with the Lipo grip.) I'll be posting it on ebay next week, but I
thought someone here might be interested . . . I'd much rather sell
to a forum member. I've only used the lens 3 times (too heavy for
me) and it's in perfect condition, so email me if you are
interested. Ideally, I'd like $600 for the pair. (At that price,
I'd pay shipping.)
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Best,
Laurie

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MikeD,

Epperson is selling the TCON-300 with the SA1, that is already included with the TCON-300 for $525. This is higher than most compainies.

Laurie has the SA2, which is for the LiPo accessory when attached to the E-10. It sells for around $160-$175 I think

I think it would be best to sell both accessories for $600 instead of $650.

A used TCON-300 in good condition or better, will easily sell for $470 or even more on eBay. A person has to take pics of it to show people that it's in good condition.

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Mike,

I thought she was selling it for $650. Actually, she gives a fair price at $600. If she's used it only a few times, then hek, I challenge anyone to find those two accessories for less than $600 with shipping included.

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Jason,

Thanks for the correction. I didn't know there was that diff in price for the one that fits the lipo. Looks like I've got some learning to do.

Mike

Jason Busch said:

Mike,

I thought she was selling it for $650. Actually, she gives a fair
price at $600. If she's used it only a few times, then hek, I
challenge anyone to find those two accessories for less than $600
with shipping included.

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Hi Mike and Jason -

I appreciate your input - I thought $600 was a fair price, but thanks for confirming it. I just figured that at least here everyone would know I'm legit . . . I hope. [g]

Laurie,

Think about it logically. You have used it only 3 times. If someone is looking for a used item, they are not going to use it much more than you. I saw the TCON-300 in some respectable places (like ecost.com and others) for about $470.

If I buy a used item, I am looking for a significant discount (say at least 30%, 40%), especially if I buy from an individual and not from a store.

I've had the E10 for about a year and for sometime I thought about the TCON-300 (I have the 1.4X and 0.8X and the Macro). Now I changed my mind because all of the 6MP new Digital SLRs for 2K or less, so I will probably switch over in about 6 months to the Nikon D100 or Canon D60.

Also you can get on E-bay a 2X professional convertor for about $150 - OK it is only going to be f/4.0 Vs. the f/2.8 of the 300, but it is a good price.

Try E-bay and I hope you get a good price. In my opinion the TCON-300 used would be worth not more than $350.
Jack
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Laurie Sokoloff said:

Hi Mike and Jason -
I appreciate your input - I thought $600 was a fair price, but
thanks for confirming it. I just figured that at least here
everyone would know I'm legit . . . I hope. [g]

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Hello Jack,

Jack Shutzman said:

Think about it logically. You have used it only 3 times. If someone
is looking for a used item, they are not going to use it much more
than you.

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How can you assume that? Jaja and others used their TCON-300 a great deal. I believe it totally depends on the buyer. Some Exx'ers use it a lot. I have back problems, and for me it was just too heavy to carry around. Otherwise, I know I would have used it more.

Jack Shutzman said:

I saw the TCON-300 in some respectable places (like
ecost.com and others) for about $470.

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I do see your point - but I just checked ecost, they're charging $649 plus shipping, PLUS a handling fee. But 17th St. Photo is selling it for $475 plus S&H. PCMall is $500. So I do hear you. And I understand that these are new.

Jack Shutzman said:

If I buy a used item, I am looking for a significant discount (say
at least 30%, 40%), especially if I buy from an individual and not
from a store.
I've had the E10 for about a year and for sometime I thought about
the TCON-300 (I have the 1.4X and 0.8X and the Macro). Now I
changed my mind because all of the 6MP new Digital SLRs for 2K or
less, so I will probably switch over in about 6 months to the Nikon
D100 or Canon D60.
Also you can get on E-bay a 2X professional convertor for about
$150 - OK it is only going to be f/4.0 Vs. the f/2.8 of the 300,
but it is a good price.
Try E-bay and I hope you get a good price. In my opinion the
TCON-300 used would be worth not more than $350.

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I think what's probably most pertinent is what prices the TCON-300 and SA2 have fetched recently on Ebay. Just this month two used TCON-300s have sold for $450 and $452. An SA2 went for $91. I said that "I'd like to get $600" and at that price I'd include shipping. So I don't think I'm far off the mark for an "asking" price. I'd always be willing to negotiate, since listing on ebay does incur a small expense and a small effort. Plus ebay is still an unknown, no matter what prices have been recently. People here at least have some sense of who I am - I think that's a plus? [g]

At any rate, this is my thinking. Thanks for your response Jack.

Best,
Laurie

Isn't it annoying to try to sell stuff online when people tell you how much it should be? Jack, If you don't like the price, don't buy it, but don't try to screw up her sale. If I think it is a good price, I'll buy it regardless of your comments. If it's cheaper than new, and it's hardly used, then it's going to be a good deal for someone (I just bought a TCON-300, TCON 14b, and the wcon from someone off of this forum, I got a good price, and I'm happy with my purchase) Good luck Laurie!

Jeff

Laurie Sokoloff said:

Laurie Sokoloff said:

Think about it logically. You have used it only 3 times. If someone
is looking for a used item, they are not going to use it much more
than you.

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How can you assume that? Jaja and others used their TCON-300 a
great deal. I believe it totally depends on the buyer. Some
Exx'ers use it a lot. I have back problems, and for me it was just
too heavy to carry around. Otherwise, I know I would have used it
more.

Laurie Sokoloff said:

I saw the TCON-300 in some respectable places (like
ecost.com and others) for about $470.

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I do see your point - but I just checked ecost, they're charging
$649 plus shipping, PLUS a handling fee. But 17th St. Photo is
selling it for $475 plus S&H. PCMall is $500. So I do hear you.
And I understand that these are new.

Laurie Sokoloff said:

If I buy a used item, I am looking for a significant discount (say
at least 30%, 40%), especially if I buy from an individual and not
from a store.
I've had the E10 for about a year and for sometime I thought about
the TCON-300 (I have the 1.4X and 0.8X and the Macro). Now I
changed my mind because all of the 6MP new Digital SLRs for 2K or
less, so I will probably switch over in about 6 months to the Nikon
D100 or Canon D60.
Also you can get on E-bay a 2X professional convertor for about
$150 - OK it is only going to be f/4.0 Vs. the f/2.8 of the 300,
but it is a good price.
Try E-bay and I hope you get a good price. In my opinion the
TCON-300 used would be worth not more than $350.

Click to expand...

I think what's probably most pertinent is what prices the TCON-300
and SA2 have fetched recently on Ebay. Just this month two used
TCON-300s have sold for $450 and $452. An SA2 went for $91. I
said that "I'd like to get $600" and at that price I'd include
shipping. So I don't think I'm far off the mark for an "asking"
price. I'd always be willing to negotiate, since listing on ebay
does incur a small expense and a small effort. Plus ebay is still
an unknown, no matter what prices have been recently. People here
at least have some sense of who I am - I think that's a plus? [g]

At any rate, this is my thinking. Thanks for your response Jack.

Best,
Laurie

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Laurie,

Just listen to me. I sold my TCON-300 on eBay for $470. If I had the SA2, I would have sold it for $585-$600, depending on the buyer wanting to use Paypal or not.

Jason Stoller sold his TCON-300 for $485, btw.

Stick with your original game plan, and you'll be fine. You should get at least $550 for both items on eBay. I would set a reserve at $585, buyer pays 2.5% on top of sale if using Paypal, and add shipping charges of $15-$20 maximum.

For others who are reading this, Olympus accessories keep their value better than their cameras. Especially the lenses. If you have an Oly accessory in great condition, that has been taken care of, you can ask 10-20% or less of the original sale price, and you will get that price.

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"Jason Stoller sold his TCON-300 for $485, btw."> > > >

Jason, no offense intended at all......but I just want to ask why someone would consider paying 475$ for a lens when for 15$ more they could get it BRAND NEW, never used, still in box?

It's cool that Stoller got that for his, but I suspect it could have been because he sold it overseas where prices on new equipment are much higher, or he sold to an uninformed buyer. Either way, most on this forum are generally quiteaware of current prices for new items, and asking 15$ less than brand new for used equipment is going to be a tough sell. It does'nt matter how much something is supposed to retain it's value, whether it be a lens or a camera. Used is used and there's always a considerable depreciation factor involved. Especially considering the Exx cams will be much less sought after once the D60, and soon the D100, hit the market in force and become more widely known, including newer Foveon cams. The demand for Oly accessory lenses will drop markedly.

I've seen the Tcon 300 sell used for much less.....around the ballpark of 350$. I'm not trying to hurt her sale, and it's great if someone wants to help her out and give her close to original price. But I suspect the reason she kept bumping up her thread without responses is due to the aforementioned.
D.

Jason Busch said:

Laurie,

Just listen to me. I sold my TCON-300 on eBay for $470. If I had
the SA2, I would have sold it for $585-$600, depending on the buyer
wanting to use Paypal or not.

Jason Stoller sold his TCON-300 for $485, btw.

Stick with your original game plan, and you'll be fine. You should
get at least $550 for both items on eBay. I would set a reserve at
$585, buyer pays 2.5% on top of sale if using Paypal, and add
shipping charges of $15-$20 maximum.

For others who are reading this, Olympus accessories keep their
value better than their cameras. Especially the lenses. If you have
an Oly accessory in great condition, that has been taken care of,
you can ask 10-20% or less of the original sale price, and you will
get that price.

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I own two Kodak DC-4800's, bought them both for around 500$ new around a year ago. Great little cams, but after I purchased my E20 in November I considered selling at least one of them. Since this model was the last real consumer class digital Kodak made that offers full exposure control and features, it was "supposed" to retain it's value. Not quite. I've since decided not to bother and have kept both. I'd sooner keep the darn things than sell for pennies on the dollar what I paid for them, and what they are worth to me.

I always assume, when buying a cam, a car, a house, or whatever, that it's quite possible the resale value of what I paid could be considerable less than new cost. It's just the way it works especially in camera equipment (unless you happen to own some Hasselblad or Leica cams, which DO retain value, and in some cases even INCREASE).
D.

Jason Busch said:

Laurie,

Just listen to me. I sold my TCON-300 on eBay for $470. If I had
the SA2, I would have sold it for $585-$600, depending on the buyer
wanting to use Paypal or not.

Jason Stoller sold his TCON-300 for $485, btw.

Stick with your original game plan, and you'll be fine. You should
get at least $550 for both items on eBay. I would set a reserve at
$585, buyer pays 2.5% on top of sale if using Paypal, and add
shipping charges of $15-$20 maximum.

For others who are reading this, Olympus accessories keep their
value better than their cameras. Especially the lenses. If you have
an Oly accessory in great condition, that has been taken care of,
you can ask 10-20% or less of the original sale price, and you will
get that price.

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David,

I agree that the Oly cameras will decrease in price once the D60 and D100 cameras are available. However, the E-10 and E-20 are still very popular, and their owners will want accessories. Olympus actually benefits the sellers of their E-10/20 cameras, because they don't make their accessories so readily available.

E-10 and E-20 cameras are very hot items, and many are buying the cameras now, because they couldn't afford them when they were $2000. The same will occur when the D60 and D100 decrease in price, but the lenses and accessories will not decrease as much.

The Olympus forum has experienced a significant change over the past few months. Current E-10/20 owners have a much lower entry price-point when getting on this forum and discussing their cameras. If I was to say that I paid $1835 for my E-10 today, people would call me mad. However, the accessories are still retaining their value.

Timing is indeed an issue, but we have at least a month or two, before we see dramatic drops in the price of the E-20 and E-10. Olympus is dragging their feet to the price-slashing machine, like they drag their feet in every other instance of their company. They are slow to react, and they are slow to implement changes.

And now we get to my prediction. Olympus is not going to come out with an interchangeable DSLR. They are coming out with an E-30, which will be slightly improved on its current buffer capacity and write times.

Those who are waiting for an "OlyDak", better look somewhere else because it isn't going to happen for at least another year. The D60 and D100 have grabbed the market by the short and curlies, and Oly knows that it will be way too expensive to make a new camera line and expect sales like they did when the E-10 was released. They screwed up, and now they are back to the R&D table to make something that will come out this Fall. Which will be the E-30. They have the body shells ready to go, they have the accessories already on the market, and all they need is a larger pixel CCD with a faster and larger buffer.

The E-30 will be compatible with current accessories, and this is why I think Olympus will keep their accessory line. They make more money off of their accessories than they do their cameras. It would be suicide to come out with a different camera requiring different lenses at this point, because Nikon and Canon have captured their market in the $2000 interchangeable DSLR line.

So, I think Olympus accessories will retain their high value. Look at the B-300 lens. That has been around since the early 90's and still sells for about $250.

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I am interested in your SA2, let me know if you want to sale it separately...

Thanks,

johnbo

Laurie Sokoloff said:

Laurie Sokoloff said:

Think about it logically. You have used it only 3 times. If someone
is looking for a used item, they are not going to use it much more
than you.

Click to expand...

How can you assume that? Jaja and others used their TCON-300 a
great deal. I believe it totally depends on the buyer. Some
Exx'ers use it a lot. I have back problems, and for me it was just
too heavy to carry around. Otherwise, I know I would have used it
more.

Laurie Sokoloff said:

I saw the TCON-300 in some respectable places (like
ecost.com and others) for about $470.

Click to expand...

I do see your point - but I just checked ecost, they're charging
$649 plus shipping, PLUS a handling fee. But 17th St. Photo is
selling it for $475 plus S&H. PCMall is $500. So I do hear you.
And I understand that these are new.

Laurie Sokoloff said:

If I buy a used item, I am looking for a significant discount (say
at least 30%, 40%), especially if I buy from an individual and not
from a store.
I've had the E10 for about a year and for sometime I thought about
the TCON-300 (I have the 1.4X and 0.8X and the Macro). Now I
changed my mind because all of the 6MP new Digital SLRs for 2K or
less, so I will probably switch over in about 6 months to the Nikon
D100 or Canon D60.
Also you can get on E-bay a 2X professional convertor for about
$150 - OK it is only going to be f/4.0 Vs. the f/2.8 of the 300,
but it is a good price.
Try E-bay and I hope you get a good price. In my opinion the
TCON-300 used would be worth not more than $350.

Click to expand...

I think what's probably most pertinent is what prices the TCON-300
and SA2 have fetched recently on Ebay. Just this month two used
TCON-300s have sold for $450 and $452. An SA2 went for $91. I
said that "I'd like to get $600" and at that price I'd include
shipping. So I don't think I'm far off the mark for an "asking"
price. I'd always be willing to negotiate, since listing on ebay
does incur a small expense and a small effort. Plus ebay is still
an unknown, no matter what prices have been recently. People here
at least have some sense of who I am - I think that's a plus? [g]

At any rate, this is my thinking. Thanks for your response Jack.

Best,
Laurie

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David M. said:

But I suspect the reason she kept bumping up her thread
without responses is due to the aforementioned.
D.

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Hello David,

Actually, I only intended to "bump" once - first time DPreview said (mistakenly) it didn't go through. You can see they were both within seconds of each other.

It's funny to have "bumped" at all, since when I first joined the forum and saw all the "bump" messages, I had no idea what it meant, and thought it was some big "in" joke. [g]

Nevertheless, your points are well taken. I always intended to negotiate, and I'm willing to sell for less.

Best,
Laurie