Lens Value Range? 500mm f/4 L IS version 1

[HDNitehawk]

I'm going to sell my used 500 supertele lens due to simple lack of use. I never became the wildlife photographer I planned. I will be posting it in the buy/sell forum.

I've been perusing the internet but haven't found really good insight into what I should be asking for it. I'm neither looking for absolute top dollar nor do I want to give it away. It'd be easier if version 1 were still in production as I could simply calculate a percent of new cost. There is one on ebay right now that's from a seller with good feedback and is priced BIN $6999. Is this in the ballpark or is he/she just hoping?

FWIW it's in nearly new condition, includes all that came with it new, also a black LensCoat and an aftermarket lens cap that's easier to use.

I sincerely appreciate any help. gary

I have been watching the prices for a while because I am going to sell mine soon. I see them going from $6,300 on the low end and high end in stores on ebay selling up to $6,900. If someone had 63 real US hundred dollar bills they could own mine. I will probably end up taking mine to the local camera shop, they told me they would sell it on commission.

[KeithM]

The new price for your information at Camera Canada is $7300.00 Cdn.

[waltgary]

Thanks all for the info. I note "6300 on the low end" so I think I'll shoot for 6k with the cap and LensCoat. Hopefully that'll eliminate the hassle of a long drawn out sale. Thanks again, gary