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SX-70 · 02-10-2018, 11:21 AM

I have a small collection of Pentax lenses that have been sitting in storage for too long. I worked in a camera store in the early 90's and was the only employee interested in Pentax at the time. I managed to get some interesting glass without really trying. Anyway, I'm not using them and I'd like to get them into the hands of someone who will. Here's the list I'll put on the marketplace, I'm wondering if it's best to list them as a group or separately?

A 15mm f3.5
FA* 24mm f2.8
SMC 28mm f2.0 (Hollywood)
SMC 50mm f1.2
SMC 200mm f2.5

There are some less interesting lenses as well.

mikec100z · 02-10-2018, 01:01 PM

I think there are different markets for the different lenses. Probably best to post separately

redrockcoulee · 02-10-2018, 01:37 PM

Hello from Medicine Hat. God luck with selling your lenses, I too think best to sell them separately. Put them on one listing with separate prices and mention combined shipping one two or more lenses.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-10-2018, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by SX-70

Hello from Alberta

Welcome to the forum, another vote for selling them separately, then folk can buy the ones that interest them.

**Alex645** · 02-10-2018, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by SX-70

I'm wondering if it's best to list them as a group or separately?

It depends on how much you want for them, how patient are you to sell them individually, whatʻs the benefit for a buyer to acquire them as a set?

If you really just want to unload them and be done, you have to be willing to sell all five for the price of maybe 2 or 3. Most buyers arenʻt in the market for someone elseʻs assorted set unless they are just going to flip it because they low-ball you.

I agree with the previous posts that youʻre more likely to get greater interest and return if you sell them individually.

PS. I have a 3+ hour layover in Calgary next week. Any recommendations (quality not price) for food at the airport?

**YeOldePentaxian** · 02-11-2018, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alex645

PS. I have a 3+ hour layover in Calgary next week. Any recommendations (quality not price) for food at the airport?

Although the city has some very good restaurants, within the boundaries of the airport itself it is the usual collection of chains.

Personally, if I was trapped in YYC for 3 hours I would get something from Green Chili in the food fair (if you like Indian food), then go sit in Vin Room and have a couple of nice glasses of wine.

Otherwise, I'd suggest trying one of the hotel restaurants.

**Alex645** · 02-11-2018, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by YeOldePentaxian

Green Chili in the food fair (if you like Indian food), then go sit in Vin Room and have a couple of nice glasses of wine.

Mahalo! Love Indian food (anything with curry). Unfortunately, I am chaperoning two teenaged students and they are not of legal drinking age, even in Canada...so the wine will have to wait.

02-10-2018, 11:21 AM	#1
SX-70 New Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 1	Hello from Alberta I have a small collection of Pentax lenses that have been sitting in storage for too long. I worked in a camera store in the early 90's and was the only employee interested in Pentax at the time. I managed to get some interesting glass without really trying. Anyway, I'm not using them and I'd like to get them into the hands of someone who will. Here's the list I'll put on the marketplace, I'm wondering if it's best to list them as a group or separately? A 15mm f3.5 FA* 24mm f2.8 SMC 28mm f2.0 (Hollywood) SMC 50mm f1.2 SMC 200mm f2.5 There are some less interesting lenses as well.

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02-10-2018, 01:01 PM	#2
mikec100z Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary Posts: 27	I think there are different markets for the different lenses. Probably best to post separately

02-10-2018, 01:37 PM	#3
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	Hello from Medicine Hat. God luck with selling your lenses, I too think best to sell them separately. Put them on one listing with separate prices and mention combined shipping one two or more lenses.

02-10-2018, 02:47 PM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by SX-70 Hello from Alberta Welcome to the forum, another vote for selling them separately, then folk can buy the ones that interest them.

02-10-2018, 10:29 PM	#5
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,527	Originally posted by SX-70 I'm wondering if it's best to list them as a group or separately? It depends on how much you want for them, how patient are you to sell them individually, whatʻs the benefit for a buyer to acquire them as a set? If you really just want to unload them and be done, you have to be willing to sell all five for the price of maybe 2 or 3. Most buyers arenʻt in the market for someone elseʻs assorted set unless they are just going to flip it because they low-ball you. I agree with the previous posts that youʻre more likely to get greater interest and return if you sell them individually. PS. I have a 3+ hour layover in Calgary next week. Any recommendations (quality not price) for food at the airport?

02-11-2018, 01:26 PM - 1 Like	#6
YeOldePentaxian Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Calgary Photos: Albums Posts: 652	Originally posted by Alex645 PS. I have a 3+ hour layover in Calgary next week. Any recommendations (quality not price) for food at the airport? Although the city has some very good restaurants, within the boundaries of the airport itself it is the usual collection of chains. Personally, if I was trapped in YYC for 3 hours I would get something from Green Chili in the food fair (if you like Indian food), then go sit in Vin Room and have a couple of nice glasses of wine. Otherwise, I'd suggest trying one of the hotel restaurants.

02-11-2018, 01:49 PM	#7
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,527	Originally posted by YeOldePentaxian Green Chili in the food fair (if you like Indian food), then go sit in Vin Room and have a couple of nice glasses of wine. Mahalo! Love Indian food (anything with curry). Unfortunately, I am chaperoning two teenaged students and they are not of legal drinking age, even in Canada...so the wine will have to wait.