grrrrrr eBay numpties
Posted 02/08/2011 - 20:00
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I wish they had an f/1.2 advertised as an f/2 with the BIN for an f/2
I also see someones stuck a paper "Japan" sticker on the bottom of the
camera?
I also see someones stuck a paper "Japan" sticker on the bottom of the
camera?
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 02/08/2011 - 20:10
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They have a little feature to comment on their listing at the bottom. I wonder if they actually read the comments.
Lurking is shirking.!
Posted 02/08/2011 - 20:40
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Correction it's Cash Generator who are selling the K1000.
Apologies to Cash Converters
Apologies to Cash Converters
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 02/08/2011 - 21:21
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Well I can undercut them! Anyone want a near mint working K1000 with 50mm f2 for £200?
The K1000 seems to attract a lot of silly prices. While well made, I'd rather have an MX for similar money. The MX is far more user-friendly, has a more informative viewfinder, and can be fitted with various accessories if desired.
The K1000 seems to attract a lot of silly prices. While well made, I'd rather have an MX for similar money. The MX is far more user-friendly, has a more informative viewfinder, and can be fitted with various accessories if desired.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 09/08/2011 - 09:55
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They also have an SF7 for £100
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 09/08/2011 - 10:40
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Like most people I have had very good experiences with ebay. I have never had to return an item from the 400 or so I have bought (mostly not photographic I hasten to add before you get the wrong-ish idea). I have noticed, however, that it is much harder to get bargains now than it used to be. I have many more failed bids than actual purchases in recent months, many more!
K.
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 09/08/2011 - 17:28
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Other one to watch is "I don't really know about cameras, but to the best of my knowledge it's in full working order". This is on listings for things that people who "don't really know about cameras" might be expected to own: CZJ Flektogons, 50mm A 1.7s etc.
Posted 09/08/2011 - 18:26
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There are quite a few people who inherit camera equipment and have little idea what it's all about, so I wouldn't discount all those types of auction. They can sometimes be just telling the truth.
Unfortunately, much of the stuff isn't in good condition, maybe badly stored, damp, full of fungus...
Unfortunately, much of the stuff isn't in good condition, maybe badly stored, damp, full of fungus...
Best regards, John
Posted 09/08/2011 - 19:15
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I tend to agree with Womble on the bargain bit.
Ebay is full, at the moment, of expensive items. When I can get a good Asahi Pentax S3 for less than £20 from a local shop(and that includes a 3 month warranty!)there's no point in buying unseen items from the 'net.
Ebay is full, at the moment, of expensive items. When I can get a good Asahi Pentax S3 for less than £20 from a local shop(and that includes a 3 month warranty!)there's no point in buying unseen items from the 'net.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 09/08/2011 - 20:10
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what is sure is that within the next week or so they'll be plenty of items for sale on ebay, the silly looter will sell everything they stole, and if there is a good way to report them to the police i would love to hear about it.
Digital: KP, Film: KX, ME Super
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6, Tamron 17-50mm f2.8, Pentax 16-85mm, Pentax DA 20-40 ltd
Pentax 21mm f3.2 ltd, Sigma 24mm f2.8 macro, Pentax 28mm f2.8, Pentax 35mm f2.8 macro, Pentax 43mm f1.9 LTD, Pentax 50mm FA f1.7, Pentax A 50mm f1.7, Pentax K 55mm f1.8, Pentax DA* 55mm f1.4
Metz 36 AF-4
Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6, Tamron 17-50mm f2.8, Pentax 16-85mm, Pentax DA 20-40 ltd
Pentax 21mm f3.2 ltd, Sigma 24mm f2.8 macro, Pentax 28mm f2.8, Pentax 35mm f2.8 macro, Pentax 43mm f1.9 LTD, Pentax 50mm FA f1.7, Pentax A 50mm f1.7, Pentax K 55mm f1.8, Pentax DA* 55mm f1.4
Metz 36 AF-4
Posted 09/08/2011 - 21:10
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Remember that the buyer is fairly well protected on ebay - you risk a bit of time wasted and return postage (can be quite high).
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They even have the f/2 lens down as an f/1.2 in the listing