I have sold a few bits on Ebay and the fees are quite high - 10% of item selling price and postage cost charged, and if payment is received by Paypal then another 3.4% disappears along with a standing fee of 20p. So a lens selling at £295 with a seller postage charge of £9.49 RMSD (actual cost £8.55) after fees and postage would result in net receipt after fees and postage of just £254.94 with a total of £41 disappearing in Ebay and Paypal fees!

Hello Chris,

I've just PMd you regarding a potential part ex vs a DA*300.

Thanks,

Andrew

I don't have one myself, but in browsing I did notice that LCE have a couple of secondhand ones in case one doesn't come up through this forum:

https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Sigma-10-20mm-F4-5.6-EX-DC-HSM-***PENTAX-FIT***_188846.html

https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Sigma-10-20mm-F4-5.6-DC-EX_188673.html

And to add to my post above, I was terrified of my K200D when I got it. I was equally frightened by my K20D. My current K5iiS had me in fear of not being able to use it properly! These pieces of technology are so highly advanced and feature-filled it's easy to be in awe of them!

I've barely scratched the surface with my K5iiS and yet I still enjoy using it. If you enjoy using your camera and photography then keep playing with the camera, experiment with it, play around. I've had days when I've deleted almost all the photos I've taken! Persevere and the results you expect will come in time.. ☺️☺️

It might be worth listing them here first with prices somewhere between what you'd like on eBay less the 10% selling fees (including postage charges) and the 3.4% PayPal fee (plus 20p) if that's how you'd expect payment. That way you make a little more, and any buyer here pays a little less. Photos of the items also help sales ☺️ Good luck!

Pm sent, suspect I've missed the boat though!

Apologies.

Back on topic I have used Interparcel (www.interparcel.com) to send various items, including cameras, within the UK but they also offer international services. One of the services is UPS, but at a reduced rate. Insurance can be increased as required. It might bring the cost down a bit to help your sale?

Most satisfying indeed, and friends amazed whilst they didn't dare expose theirs to the elements! The self-image shot at the end of the lake into driving rain was the real test!

On a reunion trip to Wales the K5iiS and I encountered some typical Welsh weather for May! I have never before needed to rely on the weather resistance aspects of camera or lens - this time I had no choice! The camera was undaunted and functioned perfectly and having been dried out shows no ill effects for its experience. I took this photo on a mossy stump - I recalled similar Pentax marketing shots for many of their DSLRs - it was somewhat damp!