With regards to fungus, if the ad does not clearly state the condition of the glass and mechanical condition of the lens I ask the buyer to state the condition. If a satisfactory answer comes back then I will bid. You can always demand a refund if not happy. I haven't come unstuck yet.

I too have noticed the increase in recent prices on eBay.
When I bought my K100D Super in early Nov I got all my old manual lenses serviced and cleaned, and also started looking on eBay for some lenses. I actually some real bargains and bought some lenses I didn't really want, which I have sold for about 50% more since the new year.
So now I have stopped buying, as bargains are harder to find.
Considering I am on a very tight budjet, I have inreased my useful inventory at a profit!

In my experience it has nearly always been the case that £'s =$'s when you cross the pond. ie what costs £1 pound in the UK costs $1 in the US.
It has been that way for decades and that is why British companies suffer when the pound is strong against the dollar.
The prices you quoted in New York reflect that trend.

I think it's broken



Taken with a borrowed Pentax? point and shoot

Clarky is right....................
As long as you don't get the sort of reply to questions I've had on occasion which runs along the lines of:
"Do a Google search and you'll find all the information you need"

Please highlight in photo said nipples

Fine shots, I am pleased for you. After my excitement at receiving my 10-20 I have spent 2 frustrating weeks trying to get 1 sharp shot. In the end I contacted Sigma service here and sent them some samples. They have agreed that the lens is faulty, And I have arranged a replacement with my supplier. (see New Lens Arrives)

I'm very impressed.
You seem to be getting superb results from the Sigma.
I have just got one myself and am not sure. I know you are using a K10 and i only have a K100D Super but could you please comment on the quality (not the subject matter) of the shot I have posted in Pentax lenses "New Lens Arrives". I do not seem to be able to get a sharp shot any how or else am I imagining things(I hope so).
Thanks for your time.

How about a car parked where the double yellow lines were

So that's a modern lens is it not the classic SMC manual focus? (sorry but I am not yet up to date fully with what's available)