I found a 'deal' is it one?

VaughnA · 05-29-2010, 03:26 PM

I've found a ME Super and M 1.4 50mm for 75 bucks locally. The guy says that it is in good condition, I haven't seen it yet. What say ye? Worth it for the lens? I'm not sure I'll use the body but it seems like it might be a decent deal. I sold my F 1.7 a few months ago and have regretted it. I figure I can get a decent prime for a good price and have a film body for occasional playing with film.

Steinback · 05-29-2010, 05:50 PM

The price is alright if the lens is in decent shape. If the body is usable then that's a bonus.

stevebrot · 05-30-2010, 09:27 AM

If both are in decent condition, it is a good deal.

Steve

VaughnA · 05-30-2010, 09:38 AM

I guess I have decision time. There is also another one that just showed up but he wants 225!! for the ME-Super, 50 1.4 & 75-200 zoom. I've offered him the same deal on the ME & Lens. The new deal is a much shorter drive. I'll see what happens.

Adam · 05-30-2010, 10:42 AM

As long as they're both working and not actually beaten up, then that's almost a steal. Good luck!

VaughnA · 05-30-2010, 12:53 PM

I ended up passing on the closest one. Fungus on the 50mm.

Adam · 05-30-2010, 01:12 PM

That sucks. It all sounded too good, right?

Adam
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NeverSatisfied · 05-30-2010, 07:11 PM

Geez he wanted THAT much and it had fungus too? Did he try to play it off like that was the first he'd noticed when you pointed it out? No offer by him to lower his price?

A little off topic but something I've been seeing more of lately, on Craigs List, are ads for items with a sale price of "$1" - then of course when you click on the ad you find out the REAL price...

I hate deceptive advertising! (There, I managed to tie it in!

)

Ira · 05-31-2010, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by NeverSatisfied

Geez he wanted THAT much and it had fungus too? Did he try to play it off like that was the first he'd noticed when you pointed it out? No offer by him to lower his price?

A little off topic but something I've been seeing more of lately, on Craigs List, are ads for items with a sale price of "$1" - then of course when you click on the ad you find out the REAL price...

I hate deceptive advertising! (There, I managed to tie it in!

)

I think it's standard procedure to list $1 when the seller is very flexible on his selling price, or if it's a make-an-offer thing.

Not sure, but I've always interpreted it that way.

tokyoso · 05-31-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

A little off topic but something I've been seeing more of lately, on Craigs List, are ads for items with a sale price of "$1" - then of course when you click on the ad you find out the REAL price...

this just might beat buying a DA* lens off ebay for $5.

JeffJS · 05-31-2010, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by VaughnA

I've found a ME Super and M 1.4 50mm for 75 bucks locally. The guy says that it is in good condition, I haven't seen it yet. What say ye? Worth it for the lens? I'm not sure I'll use the body but it seems like it might be a decent deal. I sold my F 1.7 a few months ago and have regretted it. I figure I can get a decent prime for a good price and have a film body for occasional playing with film.

The last M50 f1.4 I sold, here on the marketplace, went for $80, without a camera. If you care about the camera, take a couple LR44 type batteries along with you to check it out. The lens however in good clean condition is worth the asking price.

VaughnA · 05-31-2010, 07:17 PM

This guy wasn't trying to pull a fast one. I explained that his price was out of line before we met and he lowered the price to 50 bucks for the lens. I bet he would have taken 75 for the whole kit. He was very apologetic about the fungus. He really felt bad about the lens condition.

geauxpez · 06-01-2010, 05:09 PM

I have seen a lot of people on CL who just know absolutely nothing about camera gear or what condition it is in or what the value is. Most often I see stuff that has been in someone's attic, gotten trashed, has a shred of sentimental value/might make them rich, and they slap a $250 price tag on it.

VaughnA · 06-07-2010, 12:58 PM

I've decided to see if he'll cut me a deal and I'll see if I can clean it. I'd really like to have a film camera for mucking about. I figure if I can get the lot for 40-50 bucks I'll see what I can do. It comes with a 55-200ish generic zoom and flash.

mz-3 · 06-07-2010, 01:17 PM

that's a good deal!

05-29-2010, 03:26 PM	#1
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	I found a 'deal' is it one? I've found a ME Super and M 1.4 50mm for 75 bucks locally. The guy says that it is in good condition, I haven't seen it yet. What say ye? Worth it for the lens? I'm not sure I'll use the body but it seems like it might be a decent deal. I sold my F 1.7 a few months ago and have regretted it. I figure I can get a decent prime for a good price and have a film body for occasional playing with film.

05-30-2010, 10:42 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	As long as they're both working and not actually beaten up, then that's almost a steal. Good luck! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-29-2010, 05:50 PM	#2
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	The price is alright if the lens is in decent shape. If the body is usable then that's a bonus.

05-30-2010, 09:27 AM	#3
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	If both are in decent condition, it is a good deal. Steve

05-30-2010, 09:38 AM	#4
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363 Original Poster	I guess I have decision time. There is also another one that just showed up but he wants 225!! for the ME-Super, 50 1.4 & 75-200 zoom. I've offered him the same deal on the ME & Lens. The new deal is a much shorter drive. I'll see what happens.

05-30-2010, 12:53 PM	#6
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363 Original Poster	I ended up passing on the closest one. Fungus on the 50mm.

05-30-2010, 01:12 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	That sucks. It all sounded too good, right? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-30-2010, 07:11 PM	#8
NeverSatisfied Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 688	Geez he wanted THAT much and it had fungus too? Did he try to play it off like that was the first he'd noticed when you pointed it out? No offer by him to lower his price? A little off topic but something I've been seeing more of lately, on Craigs List, are ads for items with a sale price of "$1" - then of course when you click on the ad you find out the REAL price... I hate deceptive advertising! (There, I managed to tie it in! )

05-31-2010, 08:25 AM	#9
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by NeverSatisfied Geez he wanted THAT much and it had fungus too? Did he try to play it off like that was the first he'd noticed when you pointed it out? No offer by him to lower his price? A little off topic but something I've been seeing more of lately, on Craigs List, are ads for items with a sale price of "$1" - then of course when you click on the ad you find out the REAL price... I hate deceptive advertising! (There, I managed to tie it in! ) I think it's standard procedure to list $1 when the seller is very flexible on his selling price, or if it's a make-an-offer thing. Not sure, but I've always interpreted it that way.

05-31-2010, 03:13 PM	#10
tokyoso Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tokyo Photos: Albums Posts: 723	Quote: A little off topic but something I've been seeing more of lately, on Craigs List, are ads for items with a sale price of "$1" - then of course when you click on the ad you find out the REAL price... this just might beat buying a DA* lens off ebay for $5.

05-31-2010, 04:00 PM	#11
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by VaughnA I've found a ME Super and M 1.4 50mm for 75 bucks locally. The guy says that it is in good condition, I haven't seen it yet. What say ye? Worth it for the lens? I'm not sure I'll use the body but it seems like it might be a decent deal. I sold my F 1.7 a few months ago and have regretted it. I figure I can get a decent prime for a good price and have a film body for occasional playing with film. The last M50 f1.4 I sold, here on the marketplace, went for $80, without a camera. If you care about the camera, take a couple LR44 type batteries along with you to check it out. The lens however in good clean condition is worth the asking price.

05-31-2010, 07:17 PM	#12
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363 Original Poster	This guy wasn't trying to pull a fast one. I explained that his price was out of line before we met and he lowered the price to 50 bucks for the lens. I bet he would have taken 75 for the whole kit. He was very apologetic about the fungus. He really felt bad about the lens condition.

06-01-2010, 05:09 PM	#13
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	I have seen a lot of people on CL who just know absolutely nothing about camera gear or what condition it is in or what the value is. Most often I see stuff that has been in someone's attic, gotten trashed, has a shred of sentimental value/might make them rich, and they slap a $250 price tag on it.

06-07-2010, 12:58 PM	#14
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363 Original Poster	I've decided to see if he'll cut me a deal and I'll see if I can clean it. I'd really like to have a film camera for mucking about. I figure if I can get the lot for 40-50 bucks I'll see what I can do. It comes with a 55-200ish generic zoom and flash.

06-07-2010, 01:17 PM	#15
mz-3 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 152	that's a good deal!