Robert's Camera Ebay has a glut of 40mm DA XS

Robert's Camera Ebay has a glut of 40mm DA XS · 11:37 AM

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robertscamera | eBay

They accepted my offer of 95$ USD.

K57XR · 02-26-2015, 11:50 AM

Looks like they have equal number of k-01 too, though prices are not exactly enticing.

Quicksand · 02-26-2015, 11:57 AM

Oh well, I guess I shoulda sold mine back when it was worth something. I use my FA 43 all the time and the DA 40 XS just sits around.

I'll probably just hold onto it at this point. It's a perfectly good lens but the 43 is better.

JinDesu · 02-26-2015, 11:58 AM

Pentax Da 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SMC Ed Al DC WR Lens 18 135 3 5 5 6 975 002707517376 | eBay

Used 18-135, listed at $285 or best offer. Seems like someone could try making a offer on the same scale as what OP did.

Pentax Da 21mm F3 2 SMC Al Limited Lens 21 3 2 726 | eBay

Similarly, used DA 21 F3.2, $313 or best offer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamron-A16-AF-17-50mm-f2-8-SP-XR-Di-II-IF-Lens-17-50...item20ec2acf50

Used Tamron 17-50, $243 or best offer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pentax-FA-80-200mm-f2-8-ED-IF-Lens-80-200-2-8-068-/2...item2edc3a9f0b

Used FA*80-200 for $1434 or best offer

Will add more as I see..

Last edited by JinDesu; 02-26-2015 at 12:22 PM.

Mistlefoot · 02-26-2015, 12:53 PM

This is what I paid brand new for my at Bricks and Mortar London Drugs here in Canada some time back.

Sitll thinks it a good lens made better by the compact size.

ucd180 · 02-26-2015, 01:43 PM

My $130 offer on the B/W K-01 was declined.

**THoog** · 02-26-2015, 02:11 PM

I had looked through their K-01s before - the prices are a little lower on their UsedPhotoPro site... The prices vary a bit $289-299, even on items that seem identical.

$299 for a K-01 with a shot count of 59 is comparable or better than what KEH has been asking. They also have a pile of "mint" K-30s for $387 ($369 at UsedPhotoPro).

Some of the K-01s had such low shot counts that I would think they were demonstrators, except what store ever demonstrated the K-01? Maybe it's a pallet of Amazon returns?

EDIT: also a bushel barrel of 18-55 kit lenses, some $42, some $53. Maybe it depends on which day they came in?

Last edited by THoog; 02-26-2015 at 02:18 PM.

lukulele · 02-26-2015, 02:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Might want to read some of the negative feedback on e-bay……...

soycory · 02-26-2015, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by THoog

They also have a pile of "mint" K-30s for $387 ($369 at UsedPhotoPro).

not really any point with new K50s at BH though right?

**THoog** · 02-26-2015, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by soycory

not really any point with new K50s at BH though right?

Depends on how much you like / hate the styling on either one...

**baro-nite** · 02-26-2015, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by lukulele

Might want to read some of the negative feedback on e-bay……...

I've made two purchases from Roberts Camera (directly, not through eBay), and am very happy with both. Important to read their listings carefully. Their "Good" condition can include lens flaws I'd rather not have, so I stick mainly to Excellent and better with them.

sppelletier · 02-27-2015, 08:12 AM

Does anyone have been able to get again for 95$?

My offer has been rejected.

**AggieDad** · 02-27-2015, 10:14 AM

I have never had the guts to buy off of e-bay. Do you have any protection when buying there? I generally use Amazon, KEH, or B&H as I feel a degree of safety with these companies. Am I just being silly?

**klh** · 02-27-2015, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by AggieDad

I have never had the guts to buy off of e-bay. Do you have any protection when buying there? I generally use Amazon, KEH, or B&H as I feel a degree of safety with these companies. Am I just being silly?

Robert's Camera has two real brick and mortar stores in Indianapolis, Indiana. From the ebay info, it appears they are the same business, and I have been in there many times looking over their used equipment. Unfortunately, they haven't had much in the way of Pentax gear in many years, but maybe that is changing.

**baro-nite** · 02-27-2015, 10:54 AM

eBay buyer protection is pretty good, from the buyer's point of view. However, it's definitely not as simple as a return to KEH, etc. Buying from a vendor such as Roberts should be no difference whether you buy directly or through eBay, but with private sellers it is very much caveat emptor.

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02-27-2015, 10:34 AM	#14
klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Originally posted by AggieDad I have never had the guts to buy off of e-bay. Do you have any protection when buying there? I generally use Amazon, KEH, or B&H as I feel a degree of safety with these companies. Am I just being silly? Robert's Camera has two real brick and mortar stores in Indianapolis, Indiana. From the ebay info, it appears they are the same business, and I have been in there many times looking over their used equipment. Unfortunately, they haven't had much in the way of Pentax gear in many years, but maybe that is changing. Last edited by klh; 03-01-2015 at 08:07 PM.

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Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Oh well, I guess I shoulda sold mine back when it was worth something. I use my FA 43 all the time and the DA 40 XS just sits around. I'll probably just hold onto it at this point. It's a perfectly good lens but the 43 is better.

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Pentax Da 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SMC Ed Al DC WR Lens 18 135 3 5 5 6 975 002707517376 \| eBay Used 18-135, listed at $285 or best offer. Seems like someone could try making a offer on the same scale as what OP did. Pentax Da 21mm F3 2 SMC Al Limited Lens 21 3 2 726 \| eBay Similarly, used DA 21 F3.2, $313 or best offer. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamron-A16-AF-17-50mm-f2-8-SP-XR-Di-II-IF-Lens-17-50...item20ec2acf50 Used Tamron 17-50, $243 or best offer. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pentax-FA-80-200mm-f2-8-ED-IF-Lens-80-200-2-8-068-/2...item2edc3a9f0b Used FA80-200 for $1434 or best offer Will add more as I see.. Last edited by JinDesu; 02-26-2015 at 12:22 PM.*

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Mistlefoot Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Photos: Albums Posts: 328	This is what I paid brand new for my at Bricks and Mortar London Drugs here in Canada some time back. Sitll thinks it a good lens made better by the compact size.

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THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I had looked through their K-01s before - the prices are a little lower on their UsedPhotoPro site... The prices vary a bit $289-299, even on items that seem identical. $299 for a K-01 with a shot count of 59 is comparable or better than what KEH has been asking. They also have a pile of "mint" K-30s for $387 ($369 at UsedPhotoPro). Some of the K-01s had such low shot counts that I would think they were demonstrators, except what store ever demonstrated the K-01? Maybe it's a pallet of Amazon returns? EDIT: also a bushel barrel of 18-55 kit lenses, some $42, some $53. Maybe it depends on which day they came in? Last edited by THoog; 02-26-2015 at 02:18 PM.

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baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by lukulele Might want to read some of the negative feedback on e-bay……... I've made two purchases from Roberts Camera (directly, not through eBay), and am very happy with both. Important to read their listings carefully. Their "Good" condition can include lens flaws I'd rather not have, so I stick mainly to Excellent and better with them.

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sppelletier New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Québec Posts: 17	Does anyone have been able to get again for 95$? My offer has been rejected.

02-27-2015, 10:14 AM	#13
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,456	I have never had the guts to buy off of e-bay. Do you have any protection when buying there? I generally use Amazon, KEH, or B&H as I feel a degree of safety with these companies. Am I just being silly?

02-27-2015, 10:54 AM	#15
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	eBay buyer protection is pretty good, from the buyer's point of view. However, it's definitely not as simple as a return to KEH, etc. Buying from a vendor such as Roberts should be no difference whether you buy directly or through eBay, but with private sellers it is very much caveat emptor.