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**ChrisPlatt** · 11-05-2008, 05:13 PM

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RARE PENTAX-A SMC 50mm 1:2 F/2 CAMERA LENS FOR K1000 - eBay (item 320315748279 end time Nov-07-08 09:44:45 PST)

Chris

Bramela · 11-05-2008, 05:31 PM

Ebay for a laugh how is this

Found a listing this week for :A USED STAPLE.

Described as a 'a bent wire staple that has been used"

In addition same lister listed
. 1 wire paper clip

. 1 sheet A4 copy paper.

All listed at 99c each.

I thought I had seen everything

Miserere · 11-05-2008, 05:31 PM

I came across that one yesterday

I almost PM'd him to tell him he was missing a "1." on the lens to make it that price, but seem as it was election day I didn't want to shatter his dreams.

Now that the election is over, somebody should really tell him before some innocent soul falls for such a tempting deal.

Miserere · 11-05-2008, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by Bramela

I thought I had seen everything

Years ago, when listing was free on eBay (anybody remember that?) I saw somebody auctioning the stuff found between the cushions of his couch. There was a surprising amount of stuff there, and a fair bit of loose change. He actually got a few bids

And what about that guy who was auctioning off his virginity? I believe eBay closed down his auction. That's the day I lost faith in eBay. If a man can't sell off his virginity, then what freedom do we have left...?

thePiRaTE!! · 11-05-2008, 05:36 PM

Ahh, but here's something

Originally posted by bonehead seller:

"CAN BE STOPPED DOWN TO F/22, WHICH MAKES IT PERFECT FOR STUDIO SHOTS

Even my 1.2 can't do that!

bwahahaa

Damn Brit · 11-05-2008, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Miserere

And what about that guy who was auctioning off his virginity? I believe eBay closed down his auction. That's the day I lost faith in eBay. If a man can't sell off his virginity, then what freedom do we have left...?

Men never get to sell it, we always end up paying one way or another.

I guess that's why gay men are happy, they take turns at paying.

Sorry Miserere, no offense to any women, I just couldn't resist.

Damn Brit · 11-05-2008, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by thePiRaTE!!

Ahh, but here's something

Even my 1.2 can't do that!

bwahahaa

Now you've blown it for anyone who was interested in getting a bargain.

leeak · 11-05-2008, 06:32 PM

I say that's the MS cashback effect. Who knows this "POWER SELLER" may be lucky ... = )

Bramela · 11-05-2008, 06:38 PM

Further to above :

The staple actually sold for $1.

baldrick · 11-05-2008, 06:52 PM

How much was postage?
Simmo

Kei · 11-05-2008, 09:19 PM

I was looking for that "1." so hard that I thought I've seen it

dws1117 · 11-05-2008, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by Kei

I was looking for that "1." so hard that I thought I've seen it

Please educate an idiot. What would the "1" indicate and why would the "1" make the lens worth what this maroon is asking?

walter · 11-05-2008, 10:33 PM

Originally posted by dws1117

Please educate an idiot. What would the "1" indicate and why would the "1" make the lens worth what this maroon is asking?

"1." as in f/1.2 instead of f/2.

sharko · 11-05-2008, 10:57 PM

Yeah the f/1.2 version of this lens sells for nearly $600

legacyb4 · 11-05-2008, 11:01 PM

I had a brush with similar on Craigslist; the seller initially wrote 1.2 until I asked him to confirm it wasn't 1:1.2... one can dream at least!

Originally posted by Kei

I was looking for that "1." so hard that I thought I've seen it

11-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#1
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	eBay is always good for a laugh... 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. This seller is very optimistic! RARE PENTAX-A SMC 50mm 1:2 F/2 CAMERA LENS FOR K1000 - eBay (item 320315748279 end time Nov-07-08 09:44:45 PST) Chris

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11-05-2008, 05:31 PM	#2
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Ebay for a laugh how is this Found a listing this week for :A USED STAPLE. Described as a 'a bent wire staple that has been used" In addition same lister listed . 1 wire paper clip . 1 sheet A4 copy paper. All listed at 99c each. I thought I had seen everything

11-05-2008, 05:31 PM	#3
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	I came across that one yesterday I almost PM'd him to tell him he was missing a "1." on the lens to make it that price, but seem as it was election day I didn't want to shatter his dreams. Now that the election is over, somebody should really tell him before some innocent soul falls for such a tempting deal.

11-05-2008, 05:33 PM	#4
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by Bramela I thought I had seen everything Years ago, when listing was free on eBay (anybody remember that?) I saw somebody auctioning the stuff found between the cushions of his couch. There was a surprising amount of stuff there, and a fair bit of loose change. He actually got a few bids And what about that guy who was auctioning off his virginity? I believe eBay closed down his auction. That's the day I lost faith in eBay. If a man can't sell off his virginity, then what freedom do we have left...?

11-05-2008, 05:36 PM	#5
thePiRaTE!! Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 942	Ahh, but here's something Originally posted by bonehead seller: "CAN BE STOPPED DOWN TO F/22, WHICH MAKES IT PERFECT FOR STUDIO SHOTS Even my 1.2 can't do that! bwahahaa

11-05-2008, 05:41 PM	#6
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Miserere And what about that guy who was auctioning off his virginity? I believe eBay closed down his auction. That's the day I lost faith in eBay. If a man can't sell off his virginity, then what freedom do we have left...? Men never get to sell it, we always end up paying one way or another. I guess that's why gay men are happy, they take turns at paying. Sorry Miserere, no offense to any women, I just couldn't resist.

11-05-2008, 05:44 PM	#7
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by thePiRaTE!! Ahh, but here's something Even my 1.2 can't do that! bwahahaa Now you've blown it for anyone who was interested in getting a bargain.

11-05-2008, 06:32 PM	#8
leeak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 245	I say that's the MS cashback effect. Who knows this "POWER SELLER" may be lucky ... = )

11-05-2008, 06:38 PM	#9
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Further to above : The staple actually sold for $1.

11-05-2008, 06:52 PM	#10
baldrick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bulli, NSW Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 67	How much was postage? Simmo

11-05-2008, 09:19 PM	#11
Kei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 207	I was looking for that "1." so hard that I thought I've seen it

11-05-2008, 09:59 PM	#12
dws1117 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring, TX. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,157	Originally posted by Kei I was looking for that "1." so hard that I thought I've seen it Please educate an idiot. What would the "1" indicate and why would the "1" make the lens worth what this maroon is asking?

11-05-2008, 10:33 PM	#13
walter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 239	Originally posted by dws1117 Please educate an idiot. What would the "1" indicate and why would the "1" make the lens worth what this maroon is asking? "1." as in f/1.2 instead of f/2.

11-05-2008, 10:57 PM	#14
sharko Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: City of Angels Photos: Gallery Posts: 278	Yeah the f/1.2 version of this lens sells for nearly $600

11-05-2008, 11:01 PM	#15
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	I had a brush with similar on Craigslist; the seller initially wrote 1.2 until I asked him to confirm it wasn't 1:1.2... one can dream at least! Originally posted by Kei I was looking for that "1." so hard that I thought I've seen it

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