Amusing eBay item description

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-09-2011, 03:42 PM

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I was looking at bags on eBay and thought I'd share this one with you.
Be sure to read the description, highlighted in pink on the auction page:

Plsen Outdoors photography package of canvas bag khaki

Enjoy!

Chris

Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 07-10-2011 at 07:15 AM.

mtansley · 07-09-2011, 04:00 PM

Just shows that machine translation isn't as good as human translation yet. There's still a few things that people can do better.

I remember translating something from German to English using an internet translator, the results were similar in a way, if I'm reading the part you're mentioning correctly.

magkelly · 07-09-2011, 04:02 PM

If this guy wasn't selling from China on Ebay I'd probably spring for one of these. It's the same canvas bag that National Geographic put out in tan and I like it a lot actually but it's usually well over $45 when I see it online elsewhere. Looks comfy and discreet to me. His language is a bit interesting but it may be that he simply wrote something in his language got a quick translation online and it simply didn't translate well?

**crewl1** · 07-09-2011, 04:30 PM

The pectoral girdle withstanding 10 kg clinches it for me.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-09-2011, 06:30 PM

Indeed. Babelfish strikes again!

This Chinese company offers a vast array of camera bags: Godspeed Bags
The Godspeed bag I owned was as nicely made as most major brands.

Chris

K-9 · 07-09-2011, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

If this guy wasn't selling from China on Ebay I'd probably spring for one of these. It's the same canvas bag that National Geographic put out in tan and I like it a lot actually but it's usually well over $45 when I see it online elsewhere. Looks comfy and discreet to me. His language is a bit interesting but it may be that he simply wrote something in his language got a quick translation online and it simply didn't translate well?

The location shouldn't matter, it's the seller's feedback that is more important. Also, the shipping, which in this case looks free. I've ordered from Asia before with little issues, but I always choose reputable ebay sellers. You're protected by paypal when ordering from anywhere in the world. If you don't get it, you file a dispute and if the seller doesn't have proof of delivery to you, you get reimbursed. There really is no risk involved, barring the wait time is a little longer than a US transaction.

Mike Cash · 07-10-2011, 12:33 AM

Didn't you guys notice? You can't put a Pentax camera in that bag.

r0ckstarr · 07-10-2011, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Didn't you guys notice? You can't put a Pentax camera in that bag.

Probably because it grinds the brass button.

magkelly · 07-10-2011, 08:28 AM

I actually don't much like Ebay or Pay Pal. Ordering from Asia, India can be very pricey from what I have seen regardless of the locale of the listing. I didn't look at this guy's shipping fees admittedly because usually they're so high when I see something from there that I can't even afford to go there. It makes no sense to buy a bag for $25 then to pay the extra $15 in shipping anyhow. I figure I might as well buy it from Amazon it will cost the same thing anyway.

I'm seriously contemplating that Nat Geo version of the bag. I really like it but it will have to wait for a bit yet. I spent my gear budget for the whole summer on my kit lens pretty much. It's not actually for my K-x though that I want it. It's for Queenie my SPII. I think she'd look very nice in it.

Originally posted by K-9

The location shouldn't matter, it's the seller's feedback that is more important. Also, the shipping, which in this case looks free. I've ordered from Asia before with little issues, but I always choose reputable ebay sellers. You're protected by paypal when ordering from anywhere in the world. If you don't get it, you file a dispute and if the seller doesn't have proof of delivery to you, you get reimbursed. There really is no risk involved, barring the wait time is a little longer than a US transaction.

K-9 · 07-10-2011, 09:08 AM

Looks like the seller offered free shipping, so the $28.49 you saw for the bag is all you pay.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-10-2011, 09:21 AM

I ordered from a seller in China once.
The item arrived in about a week, no worse than many domestic eBay sellers.

Chris

les3547 · 07-10-2011, 01:20 PM

I bought two different Voigtlander lenses from China (HKBN), got them in two days. I've bought a bunch of lens hoods, step up/down adapters, stereo knobs, and an expensive Zero Tolerance knife . . . all arrived without a hitch with free shipping, and I am happy with the quality. Some of the less expensive stuff, like the hoods and step up/down adapters took 18 days to get here, but for $3 I can't complain.

07-09-2011, 03:42 PM	#1
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Amusing eBay item description 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. I was looking at bags on eBay and thought I'd share this one with you. Be sure to read the description, highlighted in pink on the auction page: Plsen Outdoors photography package of canvas bag khaki Enjoy! Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 07-10-2011 at 07:15 AM.

07-09-2011, 06:30 PM	#5
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Original Poster	Indeed. Babelfish strikes again! This Chinese company offers a vast array of camera bags: Godspeed Bags The Godspeed bag I owned was as nicely made as most major brands. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 07-09-2011 at 07:07 PM.

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07-09-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	Just shows that machine translation isn't as good as human translation yet. There's still a few things that people can do better. I remember translating something from German to English using an internet translator, the results were similar in a way, if I'm reading the part you're mentioning correctly.

07-09-2011, 04:02 PM	#3
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	If this guy wasn't selling from China on Ebay I'd probably spring for one of these. It's the same canvas bag that National Geographic put out in tan and I like it a lot actually but it's usually well over $45 when I see it online elsewhere. Looks comfy and discreet to me. His language is a bit interesting but it may be that he simply wrote something in his language got a quick translation online and it simply didn't translate well?

07-09-2011, 04:30 PM	#4
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	The pectoral girdle withstanding 10 kg clinches it for me.

07-09-2011, 07:35 PM	#6
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Originally posted by magkelly If this guy wasn't selling from China on Ebay I'd probably spring for one of these. It's the same canvas bag that National Geographic put out in tan and I like it a lot actually but it's usually well over $45 when I see it online elsewhere. Looks comfy and discreet to me. His language is a bit interesting but it may be that he simply wrote something in his language got a quick translation online and it simply didn't translate well? The location shouldn't matter, it's the seller's feedback that is more important. Also, the shipping, which in this case looks free. I've ordered from Asia before with little issues, but I always choose reputable ebay sellers. You're protected by paypal when ordering from anywhere in the world. If you don't get it, you file a dispute and if the seller doesn't have proof of delivery to you, you get reimbursed. There really is no risk involved, barring the wait time is a little longer than a US transaction.

07-10-2011, 12:33 AM	#7
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Didn't you guys notice? You can't put a Pentax camera in that bag.

07-10-2011, 01:32 AM	#8
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by Mike Cash Didn't you guys notice? You can't put a Pentax camera in that bag. Probably because it grinds the brass button.

07-10-2011, 08:28 AM	#9
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I actually don't much like Ebay or Pay Pal. Ordering from Asia, India can be very pricey from what I have seen regardless of the locale of the listing. I didn't look at this guy's shipping fees admittedly because usually they're so high when I see something from there that I can't even afford to go there. It makes no sense to buy a bag for $25 then to pay the extra $15 in shipping anyhow. I figure I might as well buy it from Amazon it will cost the same thing anyway. I'm seriously contemplating that Nat Geo version of the bag. I really like it but it will have to wait for a bit yet. I spent my gear budget for the whole summer on my kit lens pretty much. It's not actually for my K-x though that I want it. It's for Queenie my SPII. I think she'd look very nice in it. Originally posted by K-9 The location shouldn't matter, it's the seller's feedback that is more important. Also, the shipping, which in this case looks free. I've ordered from Asia before with little issues, but I always choose reputable ebay sellers. You're protected by paypal when ordering from anywhere in the world. If you don't get it, you file a dispute and if the seller doesn't have proof of delivery to you, you get reimbursed. There really is no risk involved, barring the wait time is a little longer than a US transaction.

07-10-2011, 09:08 AM	#10
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Looks like the seller offered free shipping, so the $28.49 you saw for the bag is all you pay.

07-10-2011, 09:21 AM	#11
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Original Poster	I ordered from a seller in China once. The item arrived in about a week, no worse than many domestic eBay sellers. Chris

07-10-2011, 01:20 PM	#12
les3547 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sebastopol, California Photos: Albums Posts: 2,020	I bought two different Voigtlander lenses from China (HKBN), got them in two days. I've bought a bunch of lens hoods, step up/down adapters, stereo knobs, and an expensive Zero Tolerance knife . . . all arrived without a hitch with free shipping, and I am happy with the quality. Some of the less expensive stuff, like the hoods and step up/down adapters took 18 days to get here, but for $3 I can't complain.