e-bay price jump?

**tomwil** · 10-18-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by JeffJS

Usually when I write these sellers, no matter how polite I am about it, explaining their error, I'm told to go F myself. They know more about it than me.. So be it.

Some sellers are up and up, and I admire that. When this seller was notified that his lens was not the DG version, he quickly changed the auction and gave thanks.

galenvtp · 10-18-2010, 12:24 PM

Seller has responded to your question about this item

"Good ques. let me get back with you on that so I can find out.
Thanks
Harry"

- heberhart61

Subject: galenvtp has sent a question about item #280572674793, ending on Oct-18-10 07:50:20 PDT - Pentax SMCP-A 50mm f/1.2 Lens
Sent Date: Oct-16-10 09:45:57 PDT

Dear heberhart61,

This offering seems inconsistent with the later description:
"Vivitar 1:2 mm lens for Pentax-M made by Asahi Optical w/ 12mm tube ext."
Obviously, a f/1.2 or f/1:1.2 lens is faster than a f/1:2 and the Pentax-A designation indicates an auto capability not reflected in the Pentax-M designation. Can you clarify exactly what this lens is?

Pentax SMCP-A 50mm f/1.2 Lens

Item Id:
280572674793
Location: FL, United States

Listing Status:
This message was sent while the listing was active.

Final Note:
My query was not posted on e-bay, nor was it responded to other than above. The lens read appears to be deliberately misleading and barely acknowledges the 1:2 vs. 1:1.2 question that I posed. Indeed! 5mm lens?

Ananta Androscoggin · 10-18-2010, 12:47 PM

How about this fellow, selling an Optio X90 on Ebay with a picture of a K7 ? And for a mere 440% and-a-bit over what it's listed for right now on Pentax USA Webstore.

PENTAX 14.6 MEGAPIXEL OPTIO (R) X90 DIGITAL 17831 MODEL
26X SUPER-TELEPHOTO LENS, 2.7" LCD WITH ANTI-REFLECTION

This is the second time his auction ended since I ran across it.

chalion · 10-18-2010, 01:26 PM

This was my first time reporting an ebay sale. I hope it helps the buyer when he gets the wrong item!

Stringmike · 10-18-2010, 03:40 PM

The seller never responded to my query for more information. I imagine the buyer will not be too happy when the $35 Pentax-M 50mm f2 arrives!

Mike

Pentaxor · 10-18-2010, 03:54 PM

Seller has been warned. oh well, good luck to both the seller and the buyer for the dispute. I would be looking at this as it progresses.

JeffJS · 10-18-2010, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Ananta Androscoggin

How about this fellow, selling an Optio X90 on Ebay with a picture of a K7 ? And for a mere 440% and-a-bit over what it's listed for right now on Pentax USA Webstore.

PENTAX 14.6 MEGAPIXEL OPTIO (R) X90 DIGITAL 17831 MODEL
26X SUPER-TELEPHOTO LENS, 2.7" LCD WITH ANTI-REFLECTION

This is the second time his auction ended since I ran across it.

Even if the camera offered is the one shown (and mis-titled), the price is about $500-$600 too high. Hell, I paid $1100 for my K7 and WR Kit lens a year ago.

Blue · 10-18-2010, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Stringmike

The seller never responded to my query for more information. I imagine the buyer will not be too happy when the $35 Pentax-M 50mm f2 arrives!

Mike

Sounds like a CC commercial . . . lens $339, expression priceless.

chalion · 10-19-2010, 03:00 PM

About the lens, sale has been voided and it has been relisted correctly, but the description is still the same:

Pentax SMCP-M 50mm f/2 Lens - eBay (item 280577654556 end time Oct-26-10 12:40:49 PDT)

I know i'm flogging a dead horse, but I like to hear that whip-crack.

Pentaxor · 10-19-2010, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by chalion

About the lens, sale has been voided and it has been relisted correctly, but the description is still the same:

Pentax SMCP-M 50mm f/2 Lens - eBay (item 280577654556 end time Oct-26-10 12:40:49 PDT)

I know i'm flogging a dead horse, but I like to hear that whip-crack.

starting bid is 1 dollar. boy, I guess the seller got pretty excited when the initial biddings on the former sale went up off the roof. but anyway, it doesn't mean that the seller have to be dishonest just to make a quick buck that is worth more than he intended to sell initially. good call by the seller, and I can't sympathize with the sniper.

Transit · 10-19-2010, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by Stringmike

..... I've had a few over the years, often estate sales of camera gear that contained the odd gem. .....

my 1.2 came by that method

glanglois · 10-20-2010, 08:46 AM

I dropped a note to the confused eBayer. He's brand new and is probably selling for an equally-confused friend. Poor guy.

His feedback is zero; if he doesn't fix things, it may be going lower ....

glanglois · 10-20-2010, 02:36 PM

I just heard back from him. He's canceled the listing. Good choice.

**Baard-Einar** · 10-20-2010, 11:22 PM

I did complain to ebay and they vauled my feed back etc and that they also would take this up with the seller.
But the relisted item still have the incorrect specs as some one else in here noted. Guess he just don't get it...

But a question: has any one seen this combo? Vivitar 50mm lens made by Pentax ?

RioRico · 10-21-2010, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

But a question: has any one seen this combo? Vivitar 50mm lens made by Pentax ?

It's possible but not likely. I've read of early Sears-marketed Pentax gear with lenses marked ASAHI SEARS. If a Vivitax did exist, it would probably be marked ASAHI VIVITAR and I've *never* heard of that. Maybe some collector-archivist here has a definitive answer.

10-18-2010, 12:24 PM	#32
galenvtp New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1	Galen pH'd Seller has responded to your question about this item "Good ques. let me get back with you on that so I can find out. Thanks Harry" - heberhart61 Subject: galenvtp has sent a question about item #280572674793, ending on Oct-18-10 07:50:20 PDT - Pentax SMCP-A 50mm f/1.2 Lens Sent Date: Oct-16-10 09:45:57 PDT Dear heberhart61, This offering seems inconsistent with the later description: "Vivitar 1:2 mm lens for Pentax-M made by Asahi Optical w/ 12mm tube ext." Obviously, a f/1.2 or f/1:1.2 lens is faster than a f/1:2 and the Pentax-A designation indicates an auto capability not reflected in the Pentax-M designation. Can you clarify exactly what this lens is? Pentax SMCP-A 50mm f/1.2 Lens Item Id: 280572674793 Location: FL, United States Listing Status: This message was sent while the listing was active. Final Note: My query was not posted on e-bay, nor was it responded to other than above. The lens read appears to be deliberately misleading and barely acknowledges the 1:2 vs. 1:1.2 question that I posed. Indeed! 5mm lens?

10-20-2010, 11:22 PM	#44
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	He relisted I did complain to ebay and they vauled my feed back etc and that they also would take this up with the seller. But the relisted item still have the incorrect specs as some one else in here noted. Guess he just don't get it... But a question: has any one seen this combo? Vivitar 50mm lens made by Pentax ?

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10-18-2010, 12:13 PM	#31
tomwil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 778	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by JeffJS Usually when I write these sellers, no matter how polite I am about it, explaining their error, I'm told to go F myself. They know more about it than me.. So be it. Some sellers are up and up, and I admire that. When this seller was notified that his lens was not the DG version, he quickly changed the auction and gave thanks.

10-18-2010, 12:47 PM	#33
Ananta Androscoggin Guest	How about this fellow, selling an Optio X90 on Ebay with a picture of a K7 ? And for a mere 440% and-a-bit over what it's listed for right now on Pentax USA Webstore. PENTAX 14.6 MEGAPIXEL OPTIO (R) X90 DIGITAL 17831 MODEL 26X SUPER-TELEPHOTO LENS, 2.7" LCD WITH ANTI-REFLECTION This is the second time his auction ended since I ran across it.

10-18-2010, 01:26 PM	#34
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	This was my first time reporting an ebay sale. I hope it helps the buyer when he gets the wrong item!

10-18-2010, 03:40 PM	#35
Stringmike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 283	The seller never responded to my query for more information. I imagine the buyer will not be too happy when the $35 Pentax-M 50mm f2 arrives! Mike

10-18-2010, 03:54 PM	#36
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Seller has been warned. oh well, good luck to both the seller and the buyer for the dispute. I would be looking at this as it progresses.

10-18-2010, 04:02 PM	#37
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by Ananta Androscoggin How about this fellow, selling an Optio X90 on Ebay with a picture of a K7 ? And for a mere 440% and-a-bit over what it's listed for right now on Pentax USA Webstore. PENTAX 14.6 MEGAPIXEL OPTIO (R) X90 DIGITAL 17831 MODEL 26X SUPER-TELEPHOTO LENS, 2.7" LCD WITH ANTI-REFLECTION This is the second time his auction ended since I ran across it. Even if the camera offered is the one shown (and mis-titled), the price is about $500-$600 too high. Hell, I paid $1100 for my K7 and WR Kit lens a year ago.

10-18-2010, 04:02 PM	#38
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Stringmike The seller never responded to my query for more information. I imagine the buyer will not be too happy when the $35 Pentax-M 50mm f2 arrives! Mike Sounds like a CC commercial . . . lens $339, expression priceless.

10-19-2010, 03:00 PM	#39
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	About the lens, sale has been voided and it has been relisted correctly, but the description is still the same: Pentax SMCP-M 50mm f/2 Lens - eBay (item 280577654556 end time Oct-26-10 12:40:49 PDT) I know i'm flogging a dead horse, but I like to hear that whip-crack.

10-19-2010, 07:51 PM	#40
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by chalion About the lens, sale has been voided and it has been relisted correctly, but the description is still the same: Pentax SMCP-M 50mm f/2 Lens - eBay (item 280577654556 end time Oct-26-10 12:40:49 PDT) I know i'm flogging a dead horse, but I like to hear that whip-crack. starting bid is 1 dollar. boy, I guess the seller got pretty excited when the initial biddings on the former sale went up off the roof. but anyway, it doesn't mean that the seller have to be dishonest just to make a quick buck that is worth more than he intended to sell initially. good call by the seller, and I can't sympathize with the sniper.

10-19-2010, 09:01 PM	#41
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Stringmike ..... I've had a few over the years, often estate sales of camera gear that contained the odd gem. ..... my 1.2 came by that method

10-20-2010, 08:46 AM	#42
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	I dropped a note to the confused eBayer. He's brand new and is probably selling for an equally-confused friend. Poor guy. His feedback is zero; if he doesn't fix things, it may be going lower ....

10-20-2010, 02:36 PM	#43
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	I just heard back from him. He's canceled the listing. Good choice.

10-21-2010, 02:23 AM	#45
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by Baard-Einar But a question: has any one seen this combo? Vivitar 50mm lens made by Pentax ? It's possible but not likely. I've read of early Sears-marketed Pentax gear with lenses marked ASAHI SEARS. If a Vivitax did exist, it would probably be marked ASAHI VIVITAR and I've never heard of that. Maybe some collector-archivist here has a definitive answer.