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    B&L 70 LENSOMETER how much should I pay?

    Someone has offered me a B&L 70 for what he paid in 1979...$1,500. I'm checking it out, reads perfect. What would you all think is a fair price? I'm willing to pay the price offered, but don't want to cheat the man if it's worth more.

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    Not worth more, I’ve seen them for half that. For that price I would also expect all the prism ring it originally came with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by optical24/7 View Post
    Not worth more, I’ve seen them for half that. For that price I would also expect all the prism ring it originally came with.
    I agree 100% with my Busch guzzling friend!

    That is about 3X what I would pay. I have bought and sold dozens of them over the years. I "MIGHT" be convinced to buy at $750, but it would have to be in super duper shape and have ALL of the prism rings and owners manual!

    On a side note...............I'd skip that boat anchor entirely and invest in a sweet sleek Marco 101!

    Last edited by Fezz; 01-12-2024 at 06:51 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    I agree 100% with my Busch guzzling friend!



    I take great offense with that remark!!











    I switched to Keystone last summer!

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    I have a B&L 70 I'd sell for $500. prob is I'm in AZ and not sure how much it would take to ship.

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    The Marco 101 in no way will ever compare to the Vertometer

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