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**jawats** · 10-22-2022, 07:34 AM

The Shopgoodwill site, I have often used for certain fun cameras and deals. However, I see a Pentax 67 with 55mm F/4 lens now at...nearly $2,000? Ebay has a few specimen of the same camera for $700-$1000 and the lens, or better lenses, for $300-$400. Is this an example of auction madness, or is there something I'm missing here?

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tuco · 10-22-2022, 07:52 AM

It is a Pentax 67II not a Pentax 67. The lens is a 67 generation of the 55/4 which is optically the better lens of the 3 versions of it.

**luftfluss** · 10-22-2022, 08:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jawats

The Shopgoodwill site, I have often used for certain fun cameras and deals. However, I see a Pentax 67 with 55mm F/4 lens now at...nearly $2,000? Ebay has a few specimen of the same camera for $700-$1000 and the lens, or better lenses, for $300-$400. Is this an example of auction madness, or is there something I'm missing here?

Pentax Camera & Lens - shopgoodwill.com

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**jawats** · 10-22-2022, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

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I suppose I consider comedically high auction bids to be in the "ridiculous" category. Where would you have put it? If somewhere else, feel free to move it.

**luftfluss** · 10-22-2022, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by jawats

I suppose I consider comedically high auction bids to be in the "ridiculous" category. Where would you have put it? If somewhere else, feel free to move it.

There's General Photography - PentaxForums.com

It is fascinating, though, to see that the starting price was 9.99, and the listing states:

Not tested
Comes in carry bag
smc Pentax 67 1:4 55mm
Sold as is

tuco · 10-22-2022, 03:01 PM

When I look on ebay at Pentax 67II prices, I see lots of examples well over $2000 and many don't have a lens let alone the most excellent 67 55mm lens.

**jawats** · 10-22-2022, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

There's General Photography - PentaxForums.com

It is fascinating, though, to see that the starting price was 9.99, and the listing states:

Not tested
Comes in carry bag
smc Pentax 67 1:4 55mm
Sold as is

Hmm, that would probably work!

---------- Post added 10-22-22 at 03:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by tuco

When I look on ebay at Pentax 67II prices, I see lots of examples well over $2000 and many don't have a lens let alone the most excellent 67 55mm lens.

So, this may well be a decent price (currently) for this camera.

**luftfluss** · 10-22-2022, 08:18 PM

I couldn't imagine feeling comfortable spending over $2000 on a camera that isn't guaranteed to work, can't be returned and I can't even see decent photos of it.

**jawats** · 10-23-2022, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

I couldn't imagine feeling comfortable spending over $2000 on a camera that isn't guaranteed to work, can't be returned and I can't even see decent photos of it.

At least some of the eBay sellers have guarantees, warranties, etc. Goodwill...not so much.

10-22-2022, 07:34 AM	#1
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756	A Sort of Bid-Up Auction Madness? 67 for $2,000+ The Shopgoodwill site, I have often used for certain fun cameras and deals. However, I see a Pentax 67 with 55mm F/4 lens now at...nearly $2,000? Ebay has a few specimen of the same camera for $700-$1000 and the lens, or better lenses, for $300-$400. Is this an example of auction madness, or is there something I'm missing here? Pentax Camera & Lens - shopgoodwill.com

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10-22-2022, 07:52 AM	#2
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,033	It is a Pentax 67II not a Pentax 67. The lens is a 67 generation of the 55/4 which is optically the better lens of the 3 versions of it.

10-22-2022, 08:32 AM - 1 Like	#3
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by jawats The Shopgoodwill site, I have often used for certain fun cameras and deals. However, I see a Pentax 67 with 55mm F/4 lens now at...nearly $2,000? Ebay has a few specimen of the same camera for $700-$1000 and the lens, or better lenses, for $300-$400. Is this an example of auction madness, or is there something I'm missing here? Pentax Camera & Lens - shopgoodwill.com Quote: Welcome to the PentaxForums.com General Talk section! Feel free to discuss any non-photographic and non-political topics in here .....

10-22-2022, 10:13 AM	#4
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss ..... I suppose I consider comedically high auction bids to be in the "ridiculous" category. Where would you have put it? If somewhere else, feel free to move it.

10-22-2022, 01:11 PM	#5
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by jawats I suppose I consider comedically high auction bids to be in the "ridiculous" category. Where would you have put it? If somewhere else, feel free to move it. There's General Photography - PentaxForums.com It is fascinating, though, to see that the starting price was 9.99, and the listing states: Not tested Comes in carry bag smc Pentax 67 1:4 55mm Sold as is

10-22-2022, 03:01 PM	#6
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,033	When I look on ebay at Pentax 67II prices, I see lots of examples well over $2000 and many don't have a lens let alone the most excellent 67 55mm lens.

10-22-2022, 03:50 PM	#7
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss There's General Photography - PentaxForums.com It is fascinating, though, to see that the starting price was 9.99, and the listing states: Not tested Comes in carry bag smc Pentax 67 1:4 55mm Sold as is Hmm, that would probably work! ---------- Post added 10-22-22 at 03:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by tuco When I look on ebay at Pentax 67II prices, I see lots of examples well over $2000 and many don't have a lens let alone the most excellent 67 55mm lens. So, this may well be a decent price (currently) for this camera.

10-22-2022, 08:18 PM	#8
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	I couldn't imagine feeling comfortable spending over $2000 on a camera that isn't guaranteed to work, can't be returned and I can't even see decent photos of it.

10-23-2022, 06:16 AM	#9
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss I couldn't imagine feeling comfortable spending over $2000 on a camera that isn't guaranteed to work, can't be returned and I can't even see decent photos of it. At least some of the eBay sellers have guarantees, warranties, etc. Goodwill...not so much.

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