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I hope you will cut me a little slack on this.

I have two E-10's and one E-20 that I still use on occasion today just because I still enjoy them.

I have every known accessory (all the lenses, flash, grips, etc.) for the E-xx cameras.

Mom now sez it is time to make more room in here and something or somebody has to go.

Not wishing to push my luck (I am 71 now and a bit wiser...) I've decided the venerable E-xx's will have to go. Gads, how I hate to do this.... Sigh.

My question deals with how to sell the accessories. Should I pick one body and sell it with the whole package included? If so, should it be one of the E-10's or the E-20? I am going to try and weasel my way out of her ultimatum by maybe getting rid of either the dog or my second car in order to keep just one of the E-10's for myself. I'm a sentimental old codger...

Or, should I just piecemeal the accessories out one at a time? I really don't want to have just a couple of pieces left here and I'm wondering if I'll not sell off everything if I piecemeal things.
Okay, there you have it, my 3rd OT post in over 10 years here at dpr!
Thanks, ya'll.
Jim
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Gidday Jim

Can't help with your question (I never sell anything ... well, hardly ever ... ).

HOWEVER, many happy returns of your tenth anniversary here mate.
CONGRATULATIONS ... :)

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Gidday Jim

I agree with John. You might be right to suspect it. I had two seagulls, but they were sold for various reasons. Hope this helps.

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An E10/20 is not worth a lot now and that's if you can sell them. Look on ebay to see if any are on there and how much they fetch. Anyone give the man a ballpark idea?

I'd think about giving them to a charity/church/scouts/handicapped home/childrens ward or youth group of some kind, give them to a organisation so that kids can use them in a organised 'group' type setting. You'd probably get more out of an afternoon outside teaching them how to use the bits than the $50-$100 in your pocket.

IMHO. Feel free to ignore.

Or, keep it in the family and try it on some grandchildren or friends of family, etc.
 
If these were "plastic fantastic" cameras from yesteryear, I suspect you'd have a lot less trouble parting with them — but the E-10 and 20 were beautifully built and are a joy to hold and use.

I'm siding with a donation to a charity that can give you a receipt that can be used against your taxes.

4-5 years ago, I sold my E-10 to the school I teach at, so I still get to visit the old days when I want to.
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know that I'm really not asking as to how or whether it is a good idea to sell this equipment, nor whom to sell it to, but simply whether I should sell all together or separately, etc.
I very much appreciate each reply and thank you for taking the time to do so!

The various ideas on making it a charitable donation, etc, are valid and I may consider that approach. The only thing that bothers me in that regard is that, at least in my experience, those that get fine equipment handed to them tend to not appreciate that same equipment. I know, I know, that shouldn't be a concern of mine, but call it a failing of mine to want to have this fine ground-breaking equipment treated well...
Thanks again for your replies.
Regards, Jim
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Hi Jim,

"Mom" just recently told me the same... So I filled the car with electronic stuff and instruments and drove it to the "cemetery" to empty it. I was surprised by the amount of junk I collected and managed to throw away and there is still more to go... Age takes it's toll and I realized that I am no longer engaged in electronic developments as hobby any more, so it is not worth filling up two rooms with electronic junk, decorating walls with aging instruments and so on. I still keep the best, just in case...

So, that was my OT contribution to your OT thread. Now to your OT subject...

I don't know in your area what is best if you want to sell that stuff. In my opinion, as a buyer and occasional seller of different stuff you get the best money if you sell stuff piece by piece, but it takes more time. Selling everything as a huge kit is good for buyers. When I shot with Oly I bought several bags full of goodies, kept what I wanted and sold on the rest. It gave me a nice income to finance my hobby and never ever had problems in fully covering the price of the original, larger "bags". When people sell everything in a box they usually are in a hurry and just want to get rid of the stuff. If you as a buyer have enough money to buy a bag full of camera stuff than you can make some extra cash and keep the best. The one who loses in the deal is the seller. On the other hand, the seller wins time and effort since the buyer takes over the risks and the work of selling.

So, in my opinion it depends on if you want to clear the room fast or you want to make the most out of it.

Good luck.
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olyflyer said:
Hi Jim,

"Mom" just recently told me the same... So I filled the car with electronic stuff and instruments and drove it to the "cemetery" to empty it. I was surprised by the amount of junk I collected and managed to throw away and there is still more to go... Age takes it's toll and I realized that I am no longer engaged in electronic developments as hobby any more, so it is not worth filling up two rooms with electronic junk, decorating walls with aging instruments and so on. I still keep the best, just in case...

So, that was my OT contribution to your OT thread. Now to your OT subject...

I don't know in your area what is best if you want to sell that stuff. In my opinion, as a buyer and occasional seller of different stuff you get the best money if you sell stuff piece by piece, but it takes more time. Selling everything as a huge kit is good for buyers. When I shot with Oly I bought several bags full of goodies, kept what I wanted and sold on the rest. It gave me a nice income to finance my hobby and never ever had problems in fully covering the price of the original, larger "bags". When people sell everything in a box they usually are in a hurry and just want to get rid of the stuff. If you as a buyer have enough money to buy a bag full of camera stuff than you can make some extra cash and keep the best. The one who loses in the deal is the seller. On the other hand, the seller wins time and effort since the buyer takes over the risks and the work of selling.

So, in my opinion it depends on if you want to clear the room fast or you want to make the most out of it.

Good luck.
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Photography instructor. She might take the E10 off your hands with a smile. You will get a receipt that can be used towards your taxes. I donated my two film Canons to her. I also gave her flier for my E500 and asked her to post it where the kids would see it. I had a very appreciative student and her dad (who was an old OM user) purchase the E500 from me for $250. (It was only a yr old.)
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