The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

BigMackCam · 08-14-2018, 11:59 AM

Here's a deal for those that like the CCD-sensor cameras:

K200D + 18-55 & 75-300 zooms and cheap mirror lens. The seller draws us in with tempting statements like "well used" and "no serious damage", but 75-300 has a broken mount... which leads you to think that it must have been attached to the camera and dropped (so far as I'm aware, lens mounts don't just fall off).

Yours for a cool GBP £450 (or 571 of your US dollars).

Of course, it comes with a branded Pentax bag, and a 2x tele-converter, so maybe that's where the extra cost is...

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**boriscleto** · 08-14-2018, 01:13 PM

**boriscleto** · 08-14-2018, 01:29 PM

Love blurry cell phone pics

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StiffLegged · 08-14-2018, 02:22 PM - **1 Like**

What's that? "My other camera is a Porst"??? Hahaha.

BigMackCam · 08-14-2018, 03:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by boriscleto

Foot picture

What have you been searching for?!

**boriscleto** · 08-14-2018, 03:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

What have you been searching for?!

Just looking in the photo-video category on Craigslist...

They shut down the personals section, so I guess the pervs have to post elsewhere...but this one kind of screams "stay away unless you want to end up with your skin being worn as a suit".

c.a.m · 08-14-2018, 03:58 PM

i might have made an offer on this one, but, alas, it’s missing its puck. (As with other online ads, the listing may disappear eventually)

Pentax Endo Irrigator (as shown) | Health & Special Needs | Ottawa | Kijiji

BigMackCam · 08-14-2018, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

i might have made an offer on this one, but, alas, it’s missing its puck. (As with other online ads, the listing may disappear eventually)

Pentax Endo Irrigator (as shown) | Health & Special Needs | Ottawa | Kijiji

Someone must have told him to "get the puck outta here"

**boriscleto** · 08-14-2018, 04:50 PM

At least $100 too much...

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**Wild Mark** · 08-15-2018, 04:08 AM

I wonder why no one is clambering over this?

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Wasp · 08-15-2018, 04:45 AM

Clueless internet sellers, now there is something I can relate to.

I recently saw an ad on the ZA classified sites for a Pentax FA 80-320mm - only $350! Wow, where is my wallet? Nah.

Don't even get me started on all the MZ bodies with 28-80 kit lenses that are now collector's items.

Wasp · 08-15-2018, 01:08 PM

Another favorite:

Pentax K1000 with accessories, see (the one and only) picture.

Asking price about $200.

Is it too much trouble to type up a decent description or to add some more pictures?

antipattern · 08-15-2018, 01:13 PM - **2 Likes**

I saw the worst ad on a local classifieds website today. Someone was selling a Pentax LX + 50mm 1.2 lens (and a few other bits) for €50. The ad had 14 views, and yet the camera and lens were already gone by the time I messaged.

The other day I saw a Zeiss (West) Distagon 24/f4 M42 lens (super rare, only few made for their Icarex cameras) for about the same price. I emailed within an hour or so, but already gone.

It's the worst, I'm telling you.

**Wild Mark** · 08-16-2018, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by antipattern

I saw the worst ad on a local classifieds website today. Someone was selling a Pentax LX + 50mm 1.2 lens (and a few other bits) for €50. The ad had 14 views, and yet the camera and lens were already gone by the time I messaged.

That is just rude!

But, the only situation worse than that is being the first to message the seller and arranging the deal, only to drive around an hour or so later to find the seller sold the camera to someone else. LOWLIFE!

Wasp · 08-16-2018, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

But, the only situation worse than that is being the first to message the seller and arranging the deal, only to drive around an hour or so later to find the seller sold the camera to someone else. LOWLIFE!

I had a deal set up for a nice lens last year. I couldn't meet with the seller straight away and we arranged to meet a couple of days letter. The next day I got a text that the lens was scratched and that it could not be sold anymore. Yeah, right...

08-15-2018, 01:13 PM - 2 Likes	#28
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 206	I saw the worst ad on a local classifieds website today. Someone was selling a Pentax LX + 50mm 1.2 lens (and a few other bits) for €50. The ad had 14 views, and yet the camera and lens were already gone by the time I messaged. The other day I saw a Zeiss (West) Distagon 24/f4 M42 lens (super rare, only few made for their Icarex cameras) for about the same price. I emailed within an hour or so, but already gone. It's the worst, I'm telling you. Last edited by antipattern; 08-15-2018 at 05:04 PM.

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08-14-2018, 11:59 AM	#16
BigMackCam Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Durham, England Posts: 11,066	Here's a deal for those that like the CCD-sensor cameras: K200D + 18-55 & 75-300 zooms and cheap mirror lens. The seller draws us in with tempting statements like "well used" and "no serious damage", but 75-300 has a broken mount... which leads you to think that it must have been attached to the camera and dropped (so far as I'm aware, lens mounts don't just fall off). Yours for a cool GBP £450 (or 571 of your US dollars). Of course, it comes with a branded Pentax bag, and a 2x tele-converter, so maybe that's where the extra cost is... Attached Images

08-14-2018, 01:13 PM	#17
boriscleto Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 14,026 Original Poster

08-14-2018, 01:29 PM	#18
boriscleto Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 14,026 Original Poster	Love blurry cell phone pics

08-14-2018, 02:22 PM - 1 Like	#19
StiffLegged Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 96	What's that? "My other camera is a Porst"??? Hahaha.

08-14-2018, 03:28 PM - 2 Likes	#20
BigMackCam Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Durham, England Posts: 11,066	Originally posted by boriscleto Foot picture What have you been searching for?!

08-14-2018, 03:34 PM - 1 Like	#21
boriscleto Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 14,026 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam What have you been searching for?! Just looking in the photo-video category on Craigslist... They shut down the personals section, so I guess the pervs have to post elsewhere...but this one kind of screams "stay away unless you want to end up with your skin being worn as a suit".

08-14-2018, 03:58 PM	#22
c.a.m Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,500	i might have made an offer on this one, but, alas, it’s missing its puck. (As with other online ads, the listing may disappear eventually) Pentax Endo Irrigator (as shown) \| Health & Special Needs \| Ottawa \| Kijiji

08-14-2018, 04:17 PM	#23
BigMackCam Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Durham, England Posts: 11,066	Originally posted by c.a.m i might have made an offer on this one, but, alas, it’s missing its puck. (As with other online ads, the listing may disappear eventually) Pentax Endo Irrigator (as shown) \| Health & Special Needs \| Ottawa \| Kijiji Someone must have told him to "get the puck outta here"

08-14-2018, 04:50 PM	#24
boriscleto Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 14,026 Original Poster	At least $100 too much...

08-15-2018, 04:08 AM	#25
Wild Mark Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,950	I wonder why no one is clambering over this? ? PANASONIC Special Effects Filter Kit (Brand New) \| Lenses \| Gumtree Australia Gold Coast South - Robina \| 1189520296

08-15-2018, 04:45 AM	#26
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 765	Clueless internet sellers, now there is something I can relate to. I recently saw an ad on the ZA classified sites for a Pentax FA 80-320mm - only $350! Wow, where is my wallet? Nah. Don't even get me started on all the MZ bodies with 28-80 kit lenses that are now collector's items.

08-15-2018, 01:08 PM	#27
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 765	Another favorite: Pentax K1000 with accessories, see (the one and only) picture. Asking price about $200. Is it too much trouble to type up a decent description or to add some more pictures?

08-16-2018, 01:37 AM	#29
Wild Mark Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,950	Originally posted by antipattern I saw the worst ad on a local classifieds website today. Someone was selling a Pentax LX + 50mm 1.2 lens (and a few other bits) for €50. The ad had 14 views, and yet the camera and lens were already gone by the time I messaged. That is just rude! But, the only situation worse than that is being the first to message the seller and arranging the deal, only to drive around an hour or so later to find the seller sold the camera to someone else. LOWLIFE!

08-16-2018, 03:16 AM	#30
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 765	Originally posted by Wild Mark But, the only situation worse than that is being the first to message the seller and arranging the deal, only to drive around an hour or so later to find the seller sold the camera to someone else. LOWLIFE! I had a deal set up for a nice lens last year. I couldn't meet with the seller straight away and we arranged to meet a couple of days letter. The next day I got a text that the lens was scratched and that it could not be sold anymore. Yeah, right...