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Yip. This is it. I'm gonna say goodbye.

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Geitekaasje Regular Member • Posts: 160
Yip. This is it. I'm gonna say goodbye.
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Okay, I’ve had it. After many, many years of enjoyment with Sigma, I have to say goodbye. I’ve had the DP, SD1, SD9 and a few SD10s. But my eyes are rapidly declining and my general health immobilizes me to an extent that I’m not able to exercise this hobby anymore.

So I am going to sell everything. Some have not much value, some maybe have. I’ve had the pleasure of getting a CF-door replaced by a forum member and I will always be grateful for that. The camera now has a real value. I can do a whole sale in one. I can sell separately. If you are interested in the items, look into the For Sale section. I do however emphasize that I prefer a person to person sale. That means in The Netherlands. But I can ship to anywhere and payment can be done by Paypal. Mind you, however, the costs for sending and Paypal unfortunately will be yours.

I will always be looking into this forum and enjoy the beautiful (especially the older ones) Foveon look. And with a little pain in the heart I will be parting with my collection.

Have a great one,

Herman

So for some shameless promotion of my sale:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/64915526

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FDecker Senior Member • Posts: 2,344
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Dear Herman,

it is always sad when a forum member has to drop our common hobby. Especially when this happens due to health issues.

Unfortunately, I am not interested in your cameras but I am sure you will find a buyer who appreciates the older Sigma tech.

Anyway, I hope the best for you. There are other things to bring beauty to one‘s life like music or literature or looking at the pictures from other artists.

All the best,

Frank

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Thanks man!!

Indeed I will miss my Sigma's... But it is what it is, and I am a musician and still have my ears and staminato perform:-) (well, when this Corona thing is over, that is)

Thank you for your kind words.

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Sorry to hear....As the group ages we will hear more and more of this.  Wish you best in your sales efforts.

Rick

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Geitekaasje wrote:

Okay, I’ve had it. After many, many years of enjoyment with Sigma, I have to say goodbye. I’ve had the DP, SD1, SD9 and a few SD10s. But my eyes are rapidly declining and my general health immobilizes me to an extent that I’m not able to exercise this hobby anymore.

Sorry to hear it. At 81, I am also aware of deterioration that can interfere with one's hobbies. Poor eyesight and shaky hands for me and somewhat unsteady on my feet.

Sounds like you have it much worse than just that, though.

Good luck with the music ...

Here's me at right, banging away on my home-assembled Cort body, 3rd-party neck, and all-Schaller hardware and pickups. I call it a Schallercaster ...

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OP Geitekaasje Regular Member • Posts: 160
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Bloody hell! I do hope to just reach 81 first😎😎

I’m a classical trained violinist and GypsyJazz guitarist. I also have my nice Heritage L5 and Like to play a nice Jazztune. Had some succes to be honest before Corona. Well, we will see.

But indeed, just over 50 and already my eyes are losing sight, fast! But I had cancer a few years ago and after that, all went downhill very quickly indeed.

Well,  I teach music and would like to say: keep on jamming man! Nice work! Whatever style or configuration😎

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Geitekaasje wrote:

Okay, I’ve had it. After many, many years of enjoyment with Sigma, I have to say goodbye. I’ve had the DP, SD1, SD9 and a few SD10s. But my eyes are rapidly declining and my general health immobilizes me to an extent that I’m not able to exercise this hobby anymore.

So I am going to sell everything. Some have not much value, some maybe have. I’ve had the pleasure of getting a CF-door replaced by a forum member and I will always be grateful for that. The camera now has a real value. I can do a whole sale in one. I can sell separately. If you are interested in the items, look into the For Sale section. I do however emphasize that I prefer a person to person sale. That means in The Netherlands. But I can ship to anywhere and payment can be done by Paypal. Mind you, however, the costs for sending and Paypal unfortunately will be yours.

I will always be looking into this forum and enjoy the beautiful (especially the older ones) Foveon look. And with a little pain in the heart I will be parting with my collection.

Have a great one,

Herman

So for some shameless promotion of my sale:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/64915526

I wish you good fortune selling your gear Herman. I hope you live a long and happy life, even though you are feeling older, and things seem to be going down hill fast. Get out and exercise, if you can man. Good luck!

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OP Geitekaasje Regular Member • Posts: 160
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Well people, it seems that all is sold in one deal. I thank you all for your kindness and I will be looking at all the beautiful pictures shown on this really nice forum.

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Geitekaasje wrote:

Well people, it seems that all is sold in one deal. I thank you all for your kindness and I will be looking at all the beautiful pictures shown on this really nice forum.

You can comment on the pictures too.  

Don

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Yeah, totally true. Most of them are very nice. I just enjoy them.

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As to be expected, buyer doesn't show. Open for business again! Make me an offer I can't refuse.

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OP Geitekaasje Regular Member • Posts: 160
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UPDATE:

A lot of stuff has already been sold, so take a look if there's something you really want. Let me know.

Geitekaasje wrote:

Okay, I’ve had it. After many, many years of enjoyment with Sigma, I have to say goodbye. I’ve had the DP, SD1, SD9 and a few SD10s. But my eyes are rapidly declining and my general health immobilizes me to an extent that I’m not able to exercise this hobby anymore.

So I am going to sell everything. Some have not much value, some maybe have. I’ve had the pleasure of getting a CF-door replaced by a forum member and I will always be grateful for that. The camera now has a real value. I can do a whole sale in one. I can sell separately. If you are interested in the items, look into the For Sale section. I do however emphasize that I prefer a person to person sale. That means in The Netherlands. But I can ship to anywhere and payment can be done by Paypal. Mind you, however, the costs for sending and Paypal unfortunately will be yours.

I will always be looking into this forum and enjoy the beautiful (especially the older ones) Foveon look. And with a little pain in the heart I will be parting with my collection.

Have a great one,

Herman

So for some shameless promotion of my sale:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/64915526

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