eBay seller on crack?

GibbyTheMole · 03-30-2011, 03:46 PM

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Looky here:

SMC PENTAX-A 1:5.6 400MM LENS AS-IS | eBay

Jimmied-up lens mount, generally beat to Hell, and I think maybe the rear element's gone... All this can be yours for the low, low price of $400, plus $30 shipping.

Deal of the century, no?

Cheers,
Bobbo :-)

v5planet · 03-30-2011, 03:56 PM

I've noticed on the longer lenses that I own that the rear element is actually tucked pretty far in the barrel away from the mount, so maybe glass hasn't altogether fallen out of this lens. But yeah, it looks pretty beat to shit otherwise regardless, and this particular ebay seller has a lot of stuff like that that's been posted here before

**Ex Finn.** · 03-30-2011, 04:59 PM

It is described as damaged, with some graphic images, that poor lens. Not worth the asking price, even for parts.

Ira · 03-30-2011, 05:08 PM

Some Saudi Prince or Ghaddafi will buy it in a heartbeat.

**ramseybuckeye** · 03-30-2011, 05:11 PM

They're hoping for a buyer on crack!

**gofour3** · 03-30-2011, 05:33 PM

That seller from Israel has posted other similarly “damaged” lenses. The seller must scavenge through rubbled buildings after an air strike looking for camera gear!

Makes for a good laugh!

Phil.

alohadave · 03-30-2011, 05:37 PM

That'll buff out.

**dadipentak** · 03-30-2011, 06:01 PM

Well sure $400 is, um, a bit on the high side but hey it's worth a try. Maybe someone drunk, careless and stupid bites--who knows? It's not like he's misrepresenting it. I'll bet someone offers him $50-75 for parts and he takes it .

Vylen · 03-30-2011, 06:30 PM

Polish that up and mount it on the wall as a weird trophy thing...

Pentaxor · 03-30-2011, 06:36 PM

this was the same seller who sold a brutalized FA*300/4.5. I guess some bit on the lens. I dunno if the buyer got it working especially on it's horrendous state.

pz1fan · 03-30-2011, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

this was the same seller who sold a brutalized FA*300/4.5. I guess some bit on the lens. I dunno if the buyer got it working especially on it's horrendous state.

Was that the one that looked like it was fished out of a swamp?

Pentaxor · 03-30-2011, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by pz1fan

Was that the one that looked like it was fished out of a swamp?

worse.

GeneV · 03-31-2011, 06:51 AM

Crack use seems to abound on Ebay these days. It seems like every time I look for a lens or other item that should cost about $300, there is someone in Europe, Asia or the middle east offering it for $1300 as a BIN. I sometimes wonder it these listings are legitimate.

dgaies · 03-31-2011, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by GeneV

Crack use seems to abound on Ebay these days. It seems like every time I look for a lens or other item that should cost about $300, there is someone in Europe, Asia or the middle east offering it for $1300 as a BIN. I sometimes wonder it these listings are legitimate.

Here's a good one we've been watching. Even if it was real (which I doubt), it's already been bid up to levels at least 50% higher than it's worth (on a good day).

Edit: link fixed.

eddie1960 · 03-31-2011, 07:26 AM

he also has a damaged a* 200 f2.8 for $640 but not as badly smacked up as this one

03-30-2011, 03:46 PM	#1
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	eBay seller on crack? 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. Looky here: SMC PENTAX-A 1:5.6 400MM LENS AS-IS \| eBay Jimmied-up lens mount, generally beat to Hell, and I think maybe the rear element's gone... All this can be yours for the low, low price of $400, plus $30 shipping. Deal of the century, no? Cheers, Bobbo :-)

03-30-2011, 05:33 PM	#6
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	That seller from Israel has posted other similarly “damaged” lenses. The seller must scavenge through rubbled buildings after an air strike looking for camera gear! Makes for a good laugh! Phil. Last edited by gofour3; 03-31-2011 at 08:17 AM.

03-31-2011, 07:04 AM	#14
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by GeneV Crack use seems to abound on Ebay these days. It seems like every time I look for a lens or other item that should cost about $300, there is someone in Europe, Asia or the middle east offering it for $1300 as a BIN. I sometimes wonder it these listings are legitimate. Here's a good one we've been watching. Even if it was real (which I doubt), it's already been bid up to levels at least 50% higher than it's worth (on a good day). Edit: link fixed. Last edited by dgaies; 03-31-2011 at 07:32 AM.

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03-30-2011, 03:56 PM	#2
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	I've noticed on the longer lenses that I own that the rear element is actually tucked pretty far in the barrel away from the mount, so maybe glass hasn't altogether fallen out of this lens. But yeah, it looks pretty beat to shit otherwise regardless, and this particular ebay seller has a lot of stuff like that that's been posted here before

03-30-2011, 04:59 PM	#3
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	It is described as damaged, with some graphic images, that poor lens. Not worth the asking price, even for parts.

03-30-2011, 05:08 PM	#4
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Some Saudi Prince or Ghaddafi will buy it in a heartbeat.

03-30-2011, 05:11 PM	#5
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	They're hoping for a buyer on crack!

03-30-2011, 05:37 PM	#7
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	That'll buff out.

03-30-2011, 06:01 PM	#8
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Well sure $400 is, um, a bit on the high side but hey it's worth a try. Maybe someone drunk, careless and stupid bites--who knows? It's not like he's misrepresenting it. I'll bet someone offers him $50-75 for parts and he takes it .

03-30-2011, 06:30 PM	#9
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Polish that up and mount it on the wall as a weird trophy thing...

03-30-2011, 06:36 PM	#10
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	this was the same seller who sold a brutalized FA*300/4.5. I guess some bit on the lens. I dunno if the buyer got it working especially on it's horrendous state.

03-30-2011, 07:13 PM	#11
pz1fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States Posts: 183	Originally posted by Pentaxor this was the same seller who sold a brutalized FA*300/4.5. I guess some bit on the lens. I dunno if the buyer got it working especially on it's horrendous state. Was that the one that looked like it was fished out of a swamp?

03-30-2011, 09:46 PM	#12
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by pz1fan Was that the one that looked like it was fished out of a swamp? worse.

03-31-2011, 06:51 AM	#13
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Crack use seems to abound on Ebay these days. It seems like every time I look for a lens or other item that should cost about $300, there is someone in Europe, Asia or the middle east offering it for $1300 as a BIN. I sometimes wonder it these listings are legitimate.

03-31-2011, 07:26 AM	#15
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	he also has a damaged a* 200 f2.8 for $640 but not as badly smacked up as this one