Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leitz Valoy II Enlarger
From: DonjR43198@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:05:37 EDT

In a message dated 4/13/00 1:39:55 PM Central Daylight Time, 
peterlinj@yahoo.com writes:

<<  have the opportunity to purchase a Valoy II,
 Excellent+ condition, for $200.  Is this a fair asking
 price?  Additionally, would the current day appeal for
 it be only that it "handles like a Leica" in the
 darkroom, for it isn't collectible, correct?  
 
 Thanks again from "one not yet worthy."
 
 Jeffrey
  >>
I bought one in 1958 for $98.50 and a Focotar 50 mm lens for another $50 so 
$200 probably is not too bad a price.

Remember that it has a limited enlargement capability unless you swing it 
around so the image is on the floor.

It is a nice enlarger but be sure to check the condenser to see if it is 
damaged and, above all, be sure the negative holder is part of the deal.

Don R.