Help please

Ernst Leitz wetzlar by oOobollyoOo posted Mar 30, 2023 at 1:42 AM

Ernst Leitz wetzlar by oOobollyoOo posted Mar 30, 2023 at 1:42 AM

hi guys I'm just looking for some information from a professionals view what would this be valued at and where would be the best place to sell something like this I believe it to be from 1920s ish any help would be appreciated

 

Unless someone actually collects items by that maker,you would maybe get $5 for it.

 

Looks to be a nice little folding brass pocket loupe to have handy when antiquing!! WELCOME to ANTIQUERS, @oOobollyoOo !!!

 

Don't sell it, use it. I bet the lens is as good as or better than anything for sale now.

 

Agree. Unlikely you'll be able to find same quality in a modern piece.

Debora

 

These Ernst Leitz loupes are sought after and valuable. Because of that, I would sell this one and buy a new one to use.

These come with cases, which makes them more valuable:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256003562476

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285180082728

This one is pretty worn:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165474070165

 

People like Leitz.

 

It's a top brand for anything with a lens.

 

HOLY COW!!!!!!! HOW TO GET BLOWN AWAY, @Any Jewelry!!! I guess people DO like it!!!!!!!!!!

 

Great help thank you I seen some of these ads but didn't believe they could be worth so much

 

Caution. Those are all asking prices. Important to also check Completed and Sold listings.

Debora

 

Thank you for the advice ill look into that

 

Only saw 2 that actually sold:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155414087038?hash=item242f66c57e:g:eJcAAOSwpeVj5p7F&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA4O4wiEST00zWQ2dln1CiMAz4BbT9fSAKQYow3SZMNNDFgYgBNELB7vjMqUePxbA0Ge0a2uTq6RCktTX0K5ZVmE4nW+6ElbGp994iBo/8NiMdz4i4TvPtmuSEvqH8aDOFTilMARHKeZ+RJQ5NNtZhNi2YTq/Bl36nKITIsi7l5te2vNpN8jcHc4NQ7BrtZToNsESOP5xgxIAz2e/CuK/Tm9NwaVkqokdZ+sLKktdwVxsTcDZs2OHl0cdhG+wcXDvpiCI6JZ0RTKXAmHHn61K5w/0z4htB9LD9yR0A19qMe3tV|tkp:Bk9SR_zK7dXmYQ

Second one listed for $1200, but didn't say what it actually sold for.....

 

Great help that thank you aquitaine I've got a rough figure to work with now great help I appreciate you all

 

Aren't all of those asking prices?

 

Yes, as Debora confirmed in post #11. Wasn't that what the OP was looking for, since he wants to sell?

 

Best gauge of market value for just about anything is to search completed sold listings AUCTION format. Then check the bidding history. Ignore the winning bid and the backup bidder. The 3rd place bid amount can be safely used as what the item is “worth”. Check it on the most recent handfull of sold listings and find the average

now, if it’s a genuinely rare item without much data to analyze, well, that’s when you have to let your “gut” express it’s opinions