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Well, looks like I jumped in feet first...
Must have all my stars aligned or something like that, because Iīm having one excellent week - regarding GAS relief.
First I got that "non working" Black GIII Ql-17 - that turned out to be fully working, and today I've been up very early waiting for the post man to deliver a DS M3 with a rigid chrome summicron 50/2 and a hektor 135 + a couple of uv filters and orginal E.R. case. The M3 is in pretty good shape, no dings or dents just a couple of rubbing marks from being in itīs case for most of its life is my guess. The 50 looks amazing, had a uv filter on it, that I think has been on all it's life - no haze,no scratches and no cleaning marks in the glass at all! The hektor is pretty beat up, but may be worth saving, as the glass is as good as the 50.
I didnīt really have the cash, so there is a good chance, I'll be unloading some of my other stuff soon (anybody interested have a look HERE )
I just couldnīt stop myself - I paid about 340 Usd. for the lot.
Somebody......please.......stop...me.......must resist.........ohhhh I give up, Iīve been dreaming of holding one of these for 12 years.
/Meakin
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Wait a minute, $340 for the M3, 50 and 135?
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Cool! Congratulations Meakin!  |
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Wait a minute, $340 for the M3, 50 and 135?
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yup 
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Would you PLEASE get me one of those at that price!?!?!?
Where did you get this deal?
Congratulations BTW!
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I'm full of envy!  |
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can i have that horseshoe when you're done with it??
i'll even clean it myself...
joe
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And what good luck charm do you rub every morning when you wake up?
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And what good luck charm do you rub every morning when you wake up?
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Naw, that can't be it, Ralph. I'm not that lucky.
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Ya know, do we have to go there?
But then again, when you throw a hook in the water you can't be surprised when a fish bites.  |
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i think he was talking to meakin...
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Uh oh, the moderator is watching. Now we are in trouble.
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And what good luck charm do you rub every morning when you wake up?
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Well....all I know is my g/f is right there next to me every morning....and....Honestly - you really donīt want to go there....... 
Where did I get it ? - private seller getting rid of "some old stuff".....
Thanks guys - I wouldn't have been looking at all, if it wasnīt for you lot inspiring me all along, with your pictures, friendly advice and good humor.
cheers,
Meakin
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Congratulations on your great finds!
May your luck rub off on us all!
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Oh man that's a great find !!! Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May I borrow your good luck while you're sleeping !?  |
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Congratulations, Meakin, looks like a really great package for a freaky-low price!
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Congratulations! That is a once in a lifetime find. You are going to love it; the M3 is a fantastic camera and the Summicron Type I Rigid is a beauty. The lens would have sold for that price by itself. If the glass on the Hektor is in good shape, use it as well. It is very under-rated.
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Nick's my name!
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Must have all my stars aligned or something like that, because Iīm having one excellent week - regarding GAS relief.
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I didnīt really have the cash, so there is a good chance, I'll be unloading some of my other stuff soon (anybody interested have a look HERE ) |
Congrats on the find!!
Lemme know if you wanna sell your Oly XA.... i'd be interested
-Nick |
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My M5s need red dots!
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BTW, meaking, that's a really good job you've posted on your website.
Now... a shot of the Leica is in order!
Congratulations! |
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Another nice feature of FSU camera gear is that it can always be used as a weapon to exact REVENGE.
I hope you find another, if that's what you want!
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