Wow, what a discount!!! A cautionary Tale For those new to Pentax

Peter Zack · 12-03-2009, 05:47 PM

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Are buyers really this dumb? Ebay auction with terrible title. DA70mm.

But read the deal in the body of the listing:
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The real value is at places like this:
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**Ash** · 12-03-2009, 05:49 PM

The RRP must be a real bargain price then!

Peter Zack · 12-03-2009, 05:53 PM

Yeah and what the heck is portraiturescape? I've read thousands of online and published pages about photography over the years and never come across that one.

What a dumb write up. Who the h*ll is going to spend $700 on a prime lens for snap shots. The kit lens was built for that.

MPrince · 12-03-2009, 05:57 PM

Wow! What a deal! Only $150 more than I paid for mine less than a month ago!

Pentaxor · 12-03-2009, 06:48 PM

WOW, I almost fell for that one. later did I realize it wasn't an FA 77.

dugrant153 · 12-03-2009, 07:08 PM

OH SNAP!!! I saved $000.00!!!!

SCORE!

little laker · 12-03-2009, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Who the h*ll is going to spend $700 on a prime lens for snap shots. The kit lens was built for that.

But they aren't Peter, they'll only have to pay $699.95. A whopping $0.05 savings

**dadipentak** · 12-04-2009, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Are buyers really this dumb?

Yep. Sellers, too.

stevebrot · 12-04-2009, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Yep. Sellers, too.

They have also been known to lie!

I have been jonesing for a 60s era Yashica rangefinder and have exchanged messages from one seller that claimed the item was his personal camera and was fully functional the last time he used it. I asked him to confirm focus, aperture, shutter, and film transport functionality and he replied that he had no battery and therefore could not check.

His camera is fully mechanical except for the meter.

No bids for you!

Steve

Peter Zack · 12-04-2009, 06:04 AM

Steve, I would have called him on that one. A nice terse email about how "his" camera works and that if he'd every used it, he'd know how to test the mechanics.

dumb

TheTenaciousOne · 12-04-2009, 06:48 AM

hahaha i love the fact that the seller couldnt be bothered putting a picture of the lens up, plus how he has no feedback or other items.
Makes you wonder why they bother

lithos · 12-04-2009, 09:16 AM

One hundred words of product description, five hundred of why you should totally buy from him...

God, I hate Salesmen (not the capital "S".)

Peter Zack · 12-04-2009, 09:35 AM

It really shows you how Ebay sellers can try to suck you in though.
This is a USA only auction at full MSRP and you can get the lens with complete confidence at B&H for $150.00 less.

Newcomers to Pentax need to be careful and know prices well before buying on Ebay.

stevebrot · 12-04-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Steve, I would have called him on that one. A nice terse email about how "his" camera works and that if he'd every used it, he'd know how to test the mechanics.

dumb

I fired back a response to that affect. I am also always amazed at how many power sellers that regularly feature cameras NEVER have a battery available to test what they sell. I would be rich if I had a penny for every time I have read the words "as is" or "I am not a camera expert" on the sale conditions. I guess professed ignorance is the best insurance!

Steve

sharathk · 12-04-2009, 09:47 AM

there are lot of such exorbitantly priced items on ebay.
is there any way to flag them, so that other members can know its a ripoff ?

or atleast ebay can show recently sold prices for the same item on the same page, that would be of great help.

12-03-2009, 05:47 PM	#1
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Wow, what a discount!!! A cautionary Tale For those new to Pentax 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. Are buyers really this dumb? Ebay auction with terrible title. DA70mm. But read the deal in the body of the listing: . . The real value is at places like this: Last edited by Peter Zack; 12-04-2009 at 10:34 AM.

12-04-2009, 09:35 AM	#13
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643 Original Poster	It really shows you how Ebay sellers can try to suck you in though. This is a USA only auction at full MSRP and you can get the lens with complete confidence at B&H for $150.00 less. Newcomers to Pentax need to be careful and know prices well before buying on Ebay. Attached Images

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The RRP must be a real bargain price then!

12-03-2009, 05:53 PM	#3
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643 Original Poster	Yeah and what the heck is portraiturescape? I've read thousands of online and published pages about photography over the years and never come across that one. What a dumb write up. Who the h*ll is going to spend $700 on a prime lens for snap shots. The kit lens was built for that.

12-03-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Wow! What a deal! Only $150 more than I paid for mine less than a month ago!

12-03-2009, 06:48 PM	#5
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	WOW, I almost fell for that one. later did I realize it wasn't an FA 77.

12-03-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059	OH SNAP!!! I saved $000.00!!!! SCORE!

12-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#7
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by Peter Zack Who the h*ll is going to spend $700 on a prime lens for snap shots. The kit lens was built for that. But they aren't Peter, they'll only have to pay $699.95. A whopping $0.05 savings

12-04-2009, 04:40 AM	#8
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Peter Zack Are buyers really this dumb? Yep. Sellers, too.

12-04-2009, 05:55 AM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dadipentak Yep. Sellers, too. They have also been known to lie! I have been jonesing for a 60s era Yashica rangefinder and have exchanged messages from one seller that claimed the item was his personal camera and was fully functional the last time he used it. I asked him to confirm focus, aperture, shutter, and film transport functionality and he replied that he had no battery and therefore could not check. His camera is fully mechanical except for the meter. No bids for you! Steve

12-04-2009, 06:04 AM	#10
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643 Original Poster	Steve, I would have called him on that one. A nice terse email about how "his" camera works and that if he'd every used it, he'd know how to test the mechanics. dumb

12-04-2009, 06:48 AM	#11
TheTenaciousOne Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 111	hahaha i love the fact that the seller couldnt be bothered putting a picture of the lens up, plus how he has no feedback or other items. Makes you wonder why they bother

12-04-2009, 09:16 AM	#12
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	One hundred words of product description, five hundred of why you should totally buy from him... God, I hate Salesmen (not the capital "S".)

12-04-2009, 09:40 AM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Peter Zack Steve, I would have called him on that one. A nice terse email about how "his" camera works and that if he'd every used it, he'd know how to test the mechanics. dumb I fired back a response to that affect. I am also always amazed at how many power sellers that regularly feature cameras NEVER have a battery available to test what they sell. I would be rich if I had a penny for every time I have read the words "as is" or "I am not a camera expert" on the sale conditions. I guess professed ignorance is the best insurance! Steve

12-04-2009, 09:47 AM	#15
sharathk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 146	there are lot of such exorbitantly priced items on ebay. is there any way to flag them, so that other members can know its a ripoff ? or atleast ebay can show recently sold prices for the same item on the same page, that would be of great help.