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Comment by Clarky posted on A short guide to ebay euphemisms. at 10/02/2010 - 09:06
Quite apt indeed,
I had a recent experience with No.5 on your list. It was an LX in "full working condition" "Sold as is" only to discover the shutter curtain was trashed, and I mean hanging out of the camera. I emailed the seller with a Pic and they said it was fine when they posted it, an obvious lie.
I think the fact the seller was only 30mins from my house and I was bringing it back to him personally, too discuss it further that he decided to give me my money back + postage, what a nice chap.
I had a recent experience with No.5 on your list. It was an LX in "full working condition" "Sold as is" only to discover the shutter curtain was trashed, and I mean hanging out of the camera. I emailed the seller with a Pic and they said it was fine when they posted it, an obvious lie.
I think the fact the seller was only 30mins from my house and I was bringing it back to him personally, too discuss it further that he decided to give me my money back + postage, what a nice chap.
Comment by Clarky posted on A short guide to ebay euphemisms. at 10/02/2010 - 01:02
Thanks mate, its my first MX, I have had it a few months and only just got it back from a service, its almost mint and I am half way through its first reel of Fuji film. I took a couple of comparison shots with the FA 31mmLTD and the K 30mm, just for curiosity sake
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax-M 40mm 2.8 pancake lens at 10/02/2010 - 00:42
womble wrote:
Rare is one of the most over-used words on ebay. I have even seen copies of Monopoly described as "rare" The K/A 50mm f/1.2 lenses are always described as rare and although they are much less common than some lenses, they turn up on ebay pretty regularly. The M 30mm that Clarky got in his bargain purchase is pretty uncommon though. The lesson I learnt early on with ebay is that there is almost always another one along soon, and patience snags a bargain. Sometimes.
K.
Its a "K" Kris, not an "M" and I have been putting it to good use on my MXRare is one of the most over-used words on ebay. I have even seen copies of Monopoly described as "rare" The K/A 50mm f/1.2 lenses are always described as rare and although they are much less common than some lenses, they turn up on ebay pretty regularly. The M 30mm that Clarky got in his bargain purchase is pretty uncommon though. The lesson I learnt early on with ebay is that there is almost always another one along soon, and patience snags a bargain. Sometimes.
K.
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Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax-M 40mm 2.8 pancake lens at 09/02/2010 - 23:32
robbie_d wrote:
I don't know if anyone here has bought lenses from them, but they do always seem to ask for top dollar, and I wonder if this is reflected in the quality of the items they sell?
I have purchased 4 items from them, just hard to get pieces, no lenses, all items were "Buy now or best offer" His prices are high but I found if you make an offer well under his asking price he will accept it. I'm 4 from 4 at the moment and will use them again if the need arises and I can get it at the price I want. Hardgravity wrote:
No 'A' version, just the 'M' and current DA ones, as far as I know.
I see that emeliaarts are selling no less than 5 of these 'rare' lenses, need I say more!
When Womble sees this thread he'll come up with a current value.
I'm not sure their definition of rare is always congruent with everyone elses.No 'A' version, just the 'M' and current DA ones, as far as I know.
I see that emeliaarts are selling no less than 5 of these 'rare' lenses, need I say more!
When Womble sees this thread he'll come up with a current value.
I don't know if anyone here has bought lenses from them, but they do always seem to ask for top dollar, and I wonder if this is reflected in the quality of the items they sell?
Comment by Clarky posted on Pentax-M 40mm 2.8 pancake lens at 09/02/2010 - 20:11
Its sold here in Australia as a no name brand lens, Ebay
Comment by Clarky posted on Samyang/Falcon/Rokinon/Vivitar/Bower 85mm f1.4 at 08/02/2010 - 12:39
bforbes wrote:
Sure have many times Now that is a real race. Clarky wrote:
Nascar racing is another prime example.
I can not get the hang of oval racing. Have you ever been to Bathurst?Nascar racing is another prime example.
I even had an opportunity to drive one of those Bathurst beasts on a corporate day, The most exhilerating day I have ever experienced, and that includes a rather unfortunate incident in the sand trap at the end of the main straight, needless to say the racing suit I was wearing was quickly disposed of.
Thats me front and centre
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I'm the cool dude with the shades
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Comment by Clarky posted on Super Bowl XLIV at 08/02/2010 - 11:28
With most American sports, it only gets interesting in the last 60seconds of a game if it is close, it will then take about 15mins to complete and can get quite exciting.
Nascar racing is another prime example.
Nascar racing is another prime example.
Comment by Clarky posted on Super Bowl XLIV at 08/02/2010 - 10:49
I don't mind American football, but I couldn't watch it live, it would bore me to death, the game lacks continuity and is very predictable.
Players are much like robots out on the field and can't even pick thier nose without the coaches say so, and if he does he will probably get a flag for "hands in the face" Did I say I like this game, yeah its ok. I will wait for the 1 hr condensed version to be replayed tonight.
Players are much like robots out on the field and can't even pick thier nose without the coaches say so, and if he does he will probably get a flag for "hands in the face" Did I say I like this game, yeah its ok. I will wait for the 1 hr condensed version to be replayed tonight.
Comment by Clarky posted on Super Bowl XLIV at 08/02/2010 - 03:48
I have a Hoya Super HMC pro1 UV filter on my DA15mm (see pic)
49mm filters are very common and all manufacturers make them as far as I know :
Fill in your location and someone in your area maybe able to help you source the filters you want.
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49mm filters are very common and all manufacturers make them as far as I know :
Fill in your location and someone in your area maybe able to help you source the filters you want.
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Comment by Clarky posted on Filters for DA15 limited? at 08/02/2010 - 03:35
Ditto. One has to take it on a case-by-case basis. The microscope adapter he sold me was perfect. I think mowog was just having a bit of fun.
You can see why hefty's sales get top dollar: lots of clear photographs, clear descriptions, obviously knowledgeable seller and so on. When I get a description like those on something I want I'll send a detailed message, e.g., asking about oil on the blades and fungus with some information on how to look for those things. Honest sellers get back with the info. If they don't get back to me, I don't bid.
K.
Once you get the hang of E-bay you can usually weed out the rogues.