Help - Info Needed on Old Camcorders

31-01-2002, 11:39 AM

Greetings to all

I run a small business (actually, it's only me) for the UK photo trade valuing cameras & photo equipment.

I am OK on the prices of still cameras, as well as digital cameras and collectables, but am often stumped when it comes to 'old' video cameras/camcorders.

I realise most old (ie over 5 years old) video cameras are not worth much, but it would be nice to tell callers something along the lines of "In 1989 the XV-100sp" or whatever "cost £1,199, but today you would be lucky to get £150".

I already have a database of nearly 400 current or recent cameras, plus over 200 older models, but I am still asked for cameras I cannot trace. Today I had a Panasonic NV-G1B & a Sony CCD F455, no joy on either.

Does anyone have an idea how I can fill in the gaps? I have already contacted most of the major manufacturers, to no avail.

All I really need is the model, date introduced and rrp new.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Many thanks in advance

31-01-2002, 7:56 PM

im sure there must be tons of sites on the net that would give you this info.!!!.... try differnt search engines and different keywords im sure ull get a site with tons of info(i believe in the net u should too...lol)
good luck mate...sorry i havnt the time to do any searching for u today ...but if i get the time i will post somesites for u ...keep ure eyes peeled...good luck....interested project or job though!!!

31-01-2002, 7:58 PM

try this one....

http://www.reviewcentre.com/

31-01-2002, 10:11 PM

Thanks Johnnyzee. A Great site link.

I can find LOADS of stuff on current models, it's info on discontinued camcorders (2 to 10 years ago) I am getting desperate for

Regards

Monark

01-02-2002, 7:01 PM

hey ill keep posting sites and u can pick ones u require who knows u might find one thats got real old camcorders on ... http://www.epinions.com/

01-02-2002, 11:12 PM

Thanks again Johnnyzee

Not quite as useful as the first one.

I have also found several sites where you can compair items, but again thay are only new/current cameras.

Regards

Monark

05-02-2002, 1:21 PM

Try keeping tabs on how much camcorders are going for on ebay. After you have seen a few of the sme model being sold you can get a general picture for what people are willing to pay.

Although bare in mind depengding on who is bidding, they can get a bargain, fair price or completely ripped off! That's life!

31-01-2002, 11:39 AM	#1
Monark Guest Posts: n/a	Help - Info Needed on Old Camcorders Advertisement Want to Advertise? Greetings to all I run a small business (actually, it's only me) for the UK photo trade valuing cameras & photo equipment. I am OK on the prices of still cameras, as well as digital cameras and collectables, but am often stumped when it comes to 'old' video cameras/camcorders. I realise most old (ie over 5 years old) video cameras are not worth much, but it would be nice to tell callers something along the lines of "In 1989 the XV-100sp" or whatever "cost £1,199, but today you would be lucky to get £150". I already have a database of nearly 400 current or recent cameras, plus over 200 older models, but I am still asked for cameras I cannot trace. Today I had a Panasonic NV-G1B & a Sony CCD F455, no joy on either. Does anyone have an idea how I can fill in the gaps? I have already contacted most of the major manufacturers, to no avail. All I really need is the model, date introduced and rrp new. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Many thanks in advance
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31-01-2002, 7:56 PM	#2
johnnyzee Guest Posts: n/a	im sure there must be tons of sites on the net that would give you this info.!!!.... try differnt search engines and different keywords im sure ull get a site with tons of info(i believe in the net u should too...lol) good luck mate...sorry i havnt the time to do any searching for u today ...but if i get the time i will post somesites for u ...keep ure eyes peeled...good luck....interested project or job though!!!
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31-01-2002, 7:58 PM	#3
johnnyzee Guest Posts: n/a	try this one.... http://www.reviewcentre.com/
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31-01-2002, 10:11 PM	#4
Monark Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Johnnyzee. A Great site link. I can find LOADS of stuff on current models, it's info on discontinued camcorders (2 to 10 years ago) I am getting desperate for Regards Monark
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01-02-2002, 7:01 PM	#5
johnnyzee Guest Posts: n/a	hey ill keep posting sites and u can pick ones u require who knows u might find one thats got real old camcorders on ... http://www.epinions.com/
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01-02-2002, 11:12 PM	#6
Monark Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks again Johnnyzee Not quite as useful as the first one. I have also found several sites where you can compair items, but again thay are only new/current cameras. Regards Monark
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05-02-2002, 1:21 PM	#7
Nelly Guest Posts: n/a	Try keeping tabs on how much camcorders are going for on ebay. After you have seen a few of the sme model being sold you can get a general picture for what people are willing to pay. Although bare in mind depengding on who is bidding, they can get a bargain, fair price or completely ripped off! That's life!
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