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mconwxdr · 07-24-2021, 08:28 AM

I just came here to post a thread on this very topic. Glad I’m not the only one wondering about them, and glad to hear the experiences have been positive overall. Their prices are pretty darn good so was just wondering if their stated conditions have been accurate. And they’re listing an HD 40mm but the pics show the SMC version, which makes me a little hesitant to use them, but I guess that’s an easy mistake to make for someone not in the Pentax world.

**DonV** · 07-24-2021, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by mconwxdr

I just came here to post a thread on this very topic. Glad I’m not the only one wondering about them, and glad to hear the experiences have been positive overall. Their prices are pretty darn good so was just wondering if their stated conditions have been accurate. And they’re listing an HD 40mm but the pics show the SMC version, which makes me a little hesitant to use them, but I guess that’s an easy mistake to make for someone not in the Pentax world.

Did you inform/educate them about their error in description ?

mconwxdr · 07-24-2021, 08:43 PM

Yeah I let them know. I got excited when I saw the price of $239 since I’m looking for a good deal on a used HD 40, but was too good to be true.

**DonV** · 07-25-2021, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by mconwxdr

Yeah I let them know. I got excited when I saw the price of $239 since I’m looking for a good deal on a used HD 40, but was too good to be true.

The fungus or haze would have killed it for me; which is in their description, even if priced low.

Jeff · 07-28-2021, 05:24 AM

I buy from them but I do not sell to them.

Their offers for used equipment are too low for my taste. Works in my favour when buying because of this...

I have always had excellent service from them in the UK.

aaacb · 07-29-2021, 09:17 AM

Bought one lens from their US store, the "Excellent" rating was spot on with no real blemishes, the price was much lower than I'd have expected. Sometimes they, and other similar large used stores I buy from, have better-than-average deals, it's worth to be patient and shop around.

mtkeller · 07-29-2021, 12:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jeff

I buy from them but I do not sell to them.

Their offers for used equipment are too low for my taste. Works in my favour when buying because of this...

I have always had excellent service from them in the UK.

I sent them a bunch of stuff this winter that either they were the only place I could get a quote from or their offer was significantly higher than anywhere else. There were a handful of things I sent to KEH at the same time, and I was disappointed in how they graded my gear in such a way that they paid me less than they had quoted me. Found the MPB experience much better all around.

**boriscleto** · 07-29-2021, 12:58 PM

I bought the SMC 40 Limited. I didn't pay extra for shipping so they haven't given it to FedEx yet. Hopefully they will do so before sundown tomorrow...

Update: The package was picked up after 3:00 PM EDT and is now on a FedEX vehicle for delivery in Syracuse. FedEx can move a ground package very quickly when it doesn't go through PA...

07-29-2021, 12:58 PM	#23
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I bought the SMC 40 Limited. I didn't pay extra for shipping so they haven't given it to FedEx yet. Hopefully they will do so before sundown tomorrow... Update: The package was picked up after 3:00 PM EDT and is now on a FedEX vehicle for delivery in Syracuse. FedEx can move a ground package very quickly when it doesn't go through PA... Last edited by boriscleto; 07-30-2021 at 05:02 AM.

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07-24-2021, 08:28 AM	#16
mconwxdr Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	I just came here to post a thread on this very topic. Glad I’m not the only one wondering about them, and glad to hear the experiences have been positive overall. Their prices are pretty darn good so was just wondering if their stated conditions have been accurate. And they’re listing an HD 40mm but the pics show the SMC version, which makes me a little hesitant to use them, but I guess that’s an easy mistake to make for someone not in the Pentax world.

07-24-2021, 06:40 PM	#17
DonV Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Near Charlotte NC Photos: Albums Posts: 693	Originally posted by mconwxdr I just came here to post a thread on this very topic. Glad I’m not the only one wondering about them, and glad to hear the experiences have been positive overall. Their prices are pretty darn good so was just wondering if their stated conditions have been accurate. And they’re listing an HD 40mm but the pics show the SMC version, which makes me a little hesitant to use them, but I guess that’s an easy mistake to make for someone not in the Pentax world. Did you inform/educate them about their error in description ?

07-24-2021, 08:43 PM	#18
mconwxdr Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma Photos: Gallery Posts: 344	Yeah I let them know. I got excited when I saw the price of $239 since I’m looking for a good deal on a used HD 40, but was too good to be true.

07-25-2021, 06:54 AM	#19
DonV Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Near Charlotte NC Photos: Albums Posts: 693	Originally posted by mconwxdr Yeah I let them know. I got excited when I saw the price of $239 since I’m looking for a good deal on a used HD 40, but was too good to be true. The fungus or haze would have killed it for me; which is in their description, even if priced low.

07-28-2021, 05:24 AM	#20
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 837	I buy from them but I do not sell to them. Their offers for used equipment are too low for my taste. Works in my favour when buying because of this... I have always had excellent service from them in the UK.

07-29-2021, 09:17 AM	#21
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,724	Bought one lens from their US store, the "Excellent" rating was spot on with no real blemishes, the price was much lower than I'd have expected. Sometimes they, and other similar large used stores I buy from, have better-than-average deals, it's worth to be patient and shop around.

07-29-2021, 12:45 PM - 1 Like	#22
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by Jeff I buy from them but I do not sell to them. Their offers for used equipment are too low for my taste. Works in my favour when buying because of this... I have always had excellent service from them in the UK. I sent them a bunch of stuff this winter that either they were the only place I could get a quote from or their offer was significantly higher than anywhere else. There were a handful of things I sent to KEH at the same time, and I was disappointed in how they graded my gear in such a way that they paid me less than they had quoted me. Found the MPB experience much better all around.