Your photos are encouraging . I just bought a Richoflex Holiday, the same as a Richoflex VII. I understand mine is a more econo model than yours but it is in very nice, except the shutter is sluggish. I priced having it refurbished $85.00 plus shipping. I payed $70.00 (ebay). I was going to send it back but that would have meant $20.00 total lost in shipping and it is a cool camera. I just wish I could get it refurbished for less. Any resources?