Cure your LBA with one single auction

Gooshin · 12-08-2008, 03:49 AM

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2x4 to the knees

ddhytz · 12-08-2008, 03:59 AM

The seller wants to sell them individually.
eBay Canada Seller: engleross: Cameras Photo on eBay.ca at low prices

HouseOfHorla · 12-08-2008, 05:08 AM

I am soooooo tempted. I was wondering what I was going to do with that spare $10000 I'd kept for a rainy day. Now I know.

Blue · 12-09-2008, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

I have a rare Holga 60mm f8.0 lens if anyone wants it..25,000.00 euros. Cheap!

It must be that special effects lens that renders medium format photos as though they were taken with a damaged discount store disposable camera.

Blue · 12-09-2008, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

although I would not mind the 200 F2.5, and some of the wide angle lenses I already have 5 of these lenses, and think the package price of 10K US is a little high.

also some of the lenses he lists don't exist. I have a K 105 F2.8 and it it THE ONLY 105mm K mount lens ever.

People need to ask a few questions.

the 500 f4.5 and the 20 f2.8 and 35 2 are interesting also.

vizjerei · 12-09-2008, 08:34 AM

Wow that 500mm F4.5 Tele gets to $630 already...

frank · 12-09-2008, 01:47 PM

There isn't even one autofocus lens? Don't think it'd cure my LBA even I had the money to buy them all. Still need autofocus lenses for my digital cameras

Syb · 12-09-2008, 02:00 PM

Yeah right. I put my K10d to the setting of "manual pixel processing". I did this after switching off autofocus and choosing for the M-setting.

It is great to be independent from all those choices a camera makes for you!

stevebrot · 12-09-2008, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

I count 24 items, 10,000/24=$416.67. a bit pricey all in all I'd say.

That was my take on it. The number of truly desirable items is relatively small. I think that $1000 would be a more realistic starting bid.

Steve

stevebrot · 12-09-2008, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by ddhytz

The seller wants to sell them individually.
eBay Canada Seller: engleross: Cameras Photo on eBay.ca at low prices

That is strange...how can he be selling the same lenses in two different auctions? How do you spell F-R-A-U-D?

Steve

arpaagent · 12-09-2008, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

That is strange...how can he be selling the same lenses in two different auctions? How do you spell F-R-A-U-D?

Steve

To me it seems like he is just using that one auction listing with a $10k starting price as an advertisement, instead of paying the big bucks on every auction to get them listed at the top of every search. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't intend for anyone to pay $10k for all the lenses, but as many of you have stated his starting prices are just a tad high. Regardless, I'm sure that this tactic is against eBay policy and I'm sure the eBay authorities would be glad to do something about it if it were reported.

Clever way to advertise for cheaper I suppose. But still sketchy.

farfisa · 12-09-2008, 03:27 PM

Yeah, if somebody put in a $10000 bid he'd be screwed. But he'd probably deal with it ok

Originally posted by arpaagent

To me it seems like he is just using that one auction listing with a $10k starting price as an advertisement, instead of paying the big bucks on every auction to get them listed at the top of every search. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't intend for anyone to pay $10k for all the lenses, but as many of you have stated his starting prices are just a tad high. Regardless, I'm sure that this tactic is against eBay policy and I'm sure the eBay authorities would be glad to do something about it if it were reported.

Clever way to advertise for cheaper I suppose. But still sketchy.

Syb · 12-09-2008, 03:43 PM

Clever?

If he sells for 10K, he will have to pay the proportional ebay fee as well. And then, not to speak of all the disappointed bidders on his individual items... he can forget his positive feedback profile.

vanchaz2002 · 12-09-2008, 07:06 PM

It won't cure LBA by any means. It's a bit over price as lots and I am not interested in any of those.

Unless our KING start to sell his collection..........

**Lowell Goudge** · 12-09-2008, 07:38 PM

To be honest, If I was going to drop 10K, I would do things a LOT different.

I could get brand new, from sigma a 300 F2.8 and a 500 F4.5 and still have over $2500 left to get a K20 or two, and maybe another couple of lenses

All in autofocus, with modern coatings.

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12-08-2008, 03:49 AM	#16
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	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. 2x4 to the knees

12-08-2008, 03:59 AM	#17
ddhytz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 602	The seller wants to sell them individually. eBay Canada Seller: engleross: Cameras Photo on eBay.ca at low prices

12-08-2008, 05:08 AM	#18
HouseOfHorla Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Teddington, Middx - UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 185	I am soooooo tempted. I was wondering what I was going to do with that spare $10000 I'd kept for a rainy day. Now I know.

12-09-2008, 08:32 AM	#19
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by benjikan I have a rare Holga 60mm f8.0 lens if anyone wants it..25,000.00 euros. Cheap! It must be that special effects lens that renders medium format photos as though they were taken with a damaged discount store disposable camera.

12-09-2008, 08:33 AM	#20
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge although I would not mind the 200 F2.5, and some of the wide angle lenses I already have 5 of these lenses, and think the package price of 10K US is a little high. also some of the lenses he lists don't exist. I have a K 105 F2.8 and it it THE ONLY 105mm K mount lens ever. People need to ask a few questions. the 500 f4.5 and the 20 f2.8 and 35 2 are interesting also.

12-09-2008, 08:34 AM	#21
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	Wow that 500mm F4.5 Tele gets to $630 already...

12-09-2008, 01:47 PM	#22
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	There isn't even one autofocus lens? Don't think it'd cure my LBA even I had the money to buy them all. Still need autofocus lenses for my digital cameras

12-09-2008, 02:00 PM	#23
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Yeah right. I put my K10d to the setting of "manual pixel processing". I did this after switching off autofocus and choosing for the M-setting. It is great to be independent from all those choices a camera makes for you!

12-09-2008, 02:13 PM	#24
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Eaglerapids I count 24 items, 10,000/24=$416.67. a bit pricey all in all I'd say. That was my take on it. The number of truly desirable items is relatively small. I think that $1000 would be a more realistic starting bid. Steve

12-09-2008, 02:16 PM	#25
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ddhytz The seller wants to sell them individually. eBay Canada Seller: engleross: Cameras Photo on eBay.ca at low prices That is strange...how can he be selling the same lenses in two different auctions? How do you spell F-R-A-U-D? Steve

12-09-2008, 03:19 PM	#26
arpaagent Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	Originally posted by stevebrot That is strange...how can he be selling the same lenses in two different auctions? How do you spell F-R-A-U-D? Steve To me it seems like he is just using that one auction listing with a $10k starting price as an advertisement, instead of paying the big bucks on every auction to get them listed at the top of every search. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't intend for anyone to pay $10k for all the lenses, but as many of you have stated his starting prices are just a tad high. Regardless, I'm sure that this tactic is against eBay policy and I'm sure the eBay authorities would be glad to do something about it if it were reported. Clever way to advertise for cheaper I suppose. But still sketchy.

12-09-2008, 03:27 PM	#27
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Yeah, if somebody put in a $10000 bid he'd be screwed. But he'd probably deal with it ok Originally posted by arpaagent To me it seems like he is just using that one auction listing with a $10k starting price as an advertisement, instead of paying the big bucks on every auction to get them listed at the top of every search. I'm pretty sure that he doesn't intend for anyone to pay $10k for all the lenses, but as many of you have stated his starting prices are just a tad high. Regardless, I'm sure that this tactic is against eBay policy and I'm sure the eBay authorities would be glad to do something about it if it were reported. Clever way to advertise for cheaper I suppose. But still sketchy.

12-09-2008, 03:43 PM	#28
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Clever? If he sells for 10K, he will have to pay the proportional ebay fee as well. And then, not to speak of all the disappointed bidders on his individual items... he can forget his positive feedback profile.

12-09-2008, 07:06 PM	#29
vanchaz2002 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 215	It won't cure LBA by any means. It's a bit over price as lots and I am not interested in any of those. Unless our KING start to sell his collection..........

12-09-2008, 07:38 PM	#30
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	To be honest, If I was going to drop 10K, I would do things a LOT different. I could get brand new, from sigma a 300 F2.8 and a 500 F4.5 and still have over $2500 left to get a K20 or two, and maybe another couple of lenses All in autofocus, with modern coatings.