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Very sad indeed! RIP Tony
Comment by giofi posted on Very sad news at 16/09/2012 - 10:27
Another vote for 1 and 2, and I really like number 4, a wonderful capture.
Great work!
Great work!
Comment by giofi posted on Out this morning at 15/09/2012 - 22:37
DrOrloff wrote:
I think all sellers should be fully aware of the value of items they are selling (after all, why wouldn't they be?) and all buyers should expect to pay a fair market value. I don't expect to find knock-down bargains here, I do expect to pay a reasonable price for items that I have full confidence in. If I want to take a punt I'll go elsewhere. I would be happy if this weres one area of the forum that was subject to approval by a moderator. I would also be happy to see stricter guidelines under which items are offered for sale, such as a seller must offer insured postage and accept non-gift paypal unless specifically agreed by the buyer.
I agree with you DrOrloff, especially in part about moderator supervision and the need to have clear rules to ensure that transactions can be safe.I think all sellers should be fully aware of the value of items they are selling (after all, why wouldn't they be?) and all buyers should expect to pay a fair market value. I don't expect to find knock-down bargains here, I do expect to pay a reasonable price for items that I have full confidence in. If I want to take a punt I'll go elsewhere. I would be happy if this weres one area of the forum that was subject to approval by a moderator. I would also be happy to see stricter guidelines under which items are offered for sale, such as a seller must offer insured postage and accept non-gift paypal unless specifically agreed by the buyer.
Comment by giofi posted on Gear for Sale at 15/09/2012 - 22:20
Bsdshah posted his gear on this thread together with a poll asking for views on the value of the lot. 2 things happened:
- the majority of the respondents misled him giving values that were obviously ridiculous
- he was forced by JR to set a price for the lot
So I guess that based on the responses he had at that time he set 800, which was higher than the majority of the responses he received.
Obviously everyone has to deal with their own conscience and make their own choices. My view is that he was mislead by us and that someone was just looking to make some money out of the deal.
- the majority of the respondents misled him giving values that were obviously ridiculous
- he was forced by JR to set a price for the lot
So I guess that based on the responses he had at that time he set 800, which was higher than the majority of the responses he received.
Obviously everyone has to deal with their own conscience and make their own choices. My view is that he was mislead by us and that someone was just looking to make some money out of the deal.
Comment by giofi posted on Gear for Sale at 15/09/2012 - 22:16
cabstar wrote:
Then when he's offered £800 he decides to list individually! Most annoying!
I think he said that he got individual offers that were above his mark, so he probably realised that what he was asking was way too low. I think this is fair and we would have all done the same. Why is this annoying? Then when he's offered £800 he decides to list individually! Most annoying!
If someone needs this equipment I am sure they will be ready to pay the right price for it.
IMHO, Mike-P's suggestion is right.
Comment by giofi posted on Gear for Sale at 15/09/2012 - 20:27
Yes,
Maybe it's just a test of our honesty....
Maybe it's just a test of our honesty....
Comment by giofi posted on Gear for Sale at 15/09/2012 - 14:30
Comment by giofi posted on Good replacement for kit lens ? at 15/09/2012 - 09:39
PM sent re 18-250 and flash
Comment by giofi posted on Gear for Sale at 15/09/2012 - 07:54
Frogfish wrote:
Not if you want to stay in business.
I would argue that staying in business requires companies to make a profit that satisfies shareholders, that is what it is all about. If I look at the recent past of Pentax, that was not achieved, the company was sold twice and has not invested enough in new products, probably because it was not making money. It laid off lens designers, etc.Not if you want to stay in business.
When I spoke to fellow photographers a couple of years ago, the reason why they dismissed Pentax was not their products, but rather the fact they were concerned they would not be in business long. Not a very good investment prospect.
My personal view is that Pentax previous owners had not found the winning formula to secure the future of the company. I sincerely hope that Richo will find it, and probably some of these pricing adjustments (mistakes?) are a sign of that attempt.
Frogfish wrote:
Pentax cameras and lenses have often been priced below those of Canon / Nikon and it was only the price rises of last year that brought them up to the same level.
Maybe that was part of the problem. Why should Pentax products be cheaper that Canon/Nikon? Pentax does not certainly have the economies of scale, so where do they get the cost advantage to have cheaper products? Pentax cameras and lenses have often been priced below those of Canon / Nikon and it was only the price rises of last year that brought them up to the same level.
Just my personal opinion....
