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Goerz Minicord III

The Goerz Minicord III is a subminiature twin-lens reflex camera using 16mm film, aimed at the compact-camera market of its era. It was produced by the Austrian branch of Goerz and positioned as a precision pocketable TLR rather than a mass-market snapshot camera.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Minicord III have sat between roughly £160 and £300, with a midpoint near £230 based on a small set of saleroom results. Because only a handful of examples have traded, values today are highly condition-sensitive and a clean, working body with intact viewing hood tends to sell for more than a cosmetically tired one.

Variants

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Variant Years Edition Sales Price Range
gold — — 4 £500 – £1,146
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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: May 2023

Date Price Source Variant
May 2023 £188 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions —
Jun 2015 EUR 850 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction gold
May 2010 EUR 400 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2009 EUR 500 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction gold
Nov 2008 EUR 340 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
Jun 2008 EUR 300 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2005 EUR 600 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction gold
Nov 2004 EUR 303 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2004 EUR 688 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction —
May 2004 EUR 1,146 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction gold
Mar 2004 £155 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Jan 2001 £446 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Mar 1999 £195 🇬🇧 Christie's —
Nov 1998 £115 🇬🇧 Christie's —

Frequently asked questions

What is a Goerz Minicord III worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Minicord III is worth roughly £160 to £300, depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does a Goerz Minicord III sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices sit around the £160–£300 range, with the limited sample size meaning individual results can fall outside that band.

Why does the Minicord III command the price it does?

It is a scarce Austrian subminiature TLR with an unusual 16mm format, so collector interest rather than user demand drives its value.

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