The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

Lord Lucan · 10-13-2022, 02:34 AM

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The Missing Just So Story by Rudyard Kipling not : How the Yugo got its Name
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Two hitch-hikers were thumbing a lift when a little spartan East European car stopped for them. The driver said :
"I can give a lift but I've only got room for one"
The hitch-hikers looked at the car, then looked at each other, and both said :
"Yugo!"

Lord Lucan · 10-15-2022, 03:36 AM

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Broken Basic Calculator, nearly £50 !
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Is this guy having a laugh? He thought it deserved no less than 12 pictures, because it looks like that's what he tried to upload but only 8 show up as he hit the Ebay limit.

Not sure whether to post in "Worst of .." or "Crazy Overpriced .." threads. Its battery contacts are corroded. Don't calculators like this come free in goody bags and cornflake packets these days anyway?

Vintage Electronic Calculator Hanimex LC 767, made in Hong Kong, House Clearance | eBay

**boriscleto** · 10-15-2022, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

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Broken Basic Calculator, nearly £50 !
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Is this guy having a laugh? He thought it deserved no less than 12 pictures, because it looks like that's what he tried to upload but only 8 show up as he hit the Ebay limit.

Not sure whether to post in "Worst of .." or "Crazy Overpriced .." threads. Its battery contacts are corroded. Don't calculators like this come free in goody bags and cornflake packets these days anyway?

Vintage Electronic Calculator Hanimex LC 767, made in Hong Kong, House Clearance | eBay

And how many free calculator app are there for Android and iOS?

35mmfilmfan · 10-16-2022, 12:41 PM - **2 Likes**

No comment

https://www.gumtree.com/p/digital-cameras/nikon/1438045414

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pschlute · 10-17-2022, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

No comment

https://www.gumtree.com/p/digital-cameras/nikon/1438045414

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I think the seller could do with the calculator two posts up ^^^^

Lord Lucan · 10-17-2022, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

No comment

https://www.gumtree.com/p/digital-cameras/nikon/1438045414

£104,600 in the headline yet the text says:

Quote:

The lens comes with its lens padded carry case hence the price of £1,930.00 this price does not include postage.That is £96.15

So do I understand the carry case is worth a negative amount of £102,670? Even so, you can buy a new D500 body from Cotswold Cameras for only £1550, so that must be a hell of a lens.
Anyway, we could re-mortgage our houses if we are tempted, and, for 35mmfilmfan, the seller seems to be in your area so you could always collect personally and save the £96.15 postage

35mmfilmfan · 10-18-2022, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

£104,600 in the headline yet the text says: So do I understand the carry case is worth a negative amount of £102,670? Even so, you can buy a new D500 body from Cotswold Cameras for only £1550, so that must be a hell of a lens.
Anyway, we could re-mortgage our houses if we are tempted, and, for 35mmfilmfan, the seller seems to be in your area so you could always collect personally and save the £96.15 postage

Thetford is actually quite a long walk from Norwich :-)

Lord Lucan · 10-18-2022, 08:56 AM

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... Front Left Bottom Trapeze

It's from France, and I think something was lost in translation.

Opel 2016 Badge 2016 212762 Front Left Bottom Trapeze | eBay

35mmfilmfan · 10-23-2022, 09:33 AM

Asahi Pentax Miniature Zoom Lens 1cm Diameter 4cm Length With Leather Case | eBay

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**boriscleto** · 10-23-2022, 01:00 PM

**boriscleto** · 10-23-2022, 02:16 PM - **1 Like**

Jonathan Mac · 10-25-2022, 04:07 AM

There's someone around here selling the empty boxes for twelve Nikon F fit lenses... for €99.

**cdd29** · 10-25-2022, 07:00 AM

someone got in trouble with the facebook police

35mmfilmfan · 10-25-2022, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by cdd29

someone got in trouble with the facebook police

Does this count as anti-social networking ?

35mmfilmfan · 10-26-2022, 06:57 AM

pentax K Fitting macro bellows | eBay

Messaged the seller :

Hi,

Please could you post images of the actual bellows unit, instead of these extension tubes ?

Many thanks

Tony

This was the response :

hudboxer

That’s it what u see is what u get

I replied :

eBay
New message to: hudboxer (2,767RED_STAR Star)

Thank you for your charming, polite and informative reply. What I was trying to politely indicate was that you have described the item(s) as 'Bellows', whereas they are in fact Extension Tubes. As I am sure, with your extensive knowledge of photographic equipment and terminology, you will be aware - THEY ARE DIFFERENT. Maybe an accurate description would encourage people to bid, rather than to be amused at your lack of professionalism.

Tony

Still awaiting a further response - but not holding my breath.

- Update

The listing has been amended, without acknowledging my messages. Ho hum - even if he had anything I wanted, i'd not bother.

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10-25-2022, 07:00 AM	#3013
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10-26-2022, 06:57 AM	#3015
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	pentax K Fitting macro bellows \| eBay Messaged the seller : Hi, Please could you post images of the actual bellows unit, instead of these extension tubes ? Many thanks Tony This was the response : hudboxer That’s it what u see is what u get I replied : eBay New message to: hudboxer (2,767RED_STAR Star) Thank you for your charming, polite and informative reply. What I was trying to politely indicate was that you have described the item(s) as 'Bellows', whereas they are in fact Extension Tubes. As I am sure, with your extensive knowledge of photographic equipment and terminology, you will be aware - THEY ARE DIFFERENT. Maybe an accurate description would encourage people to bid, rather than to be amused at your lack of professionalism. Tony Still awaiting a further response - but not holding my breath. - Update The listing has been amended, without acknowledging my messages. Ho hum - even if he had anything I wanted, i'd not bother. . Last edited by 35mmfilmfan; 10-26-2022 at 08:50 AM. Reason: Update

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10-13-2022, 02:34 AM	#3001
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,963	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. The Missing Just So Story by Rudyard Kipling not : How the Yugo got its Name ============================================= Two hitch-hikers were thumbing a lift when a little spartan East European car stopped for them. The driver said : "I can give a lift but I've only got room for one" The hitch-hikers looked at the car, then looked at each other, and both said : "Yugo!"

10-15-2022, 03:36 AM	#3002
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,963	. Broken Basic Calculator, nearly £50 ! . Is this guy having a laugh? He thought it deserved no less than 12 pictures, because it looks like that's what he tried to upload but only 8 show up as he hit the Ebay limit. Not sure whether to post in "Worst of .." or "Crazy Overpriced .." threads. Its battery contacts are corroded. Don't calculators like this come free in goody bags and cornflake packets these days anyway? Vintage Electronic Calculator Hanimex LC 767, made in Hong Kong, House Clearance \| eBay

10-15-2022, 11:20 AM	#3003
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lord Lucan . Broken Basic Calculator, nearly £50 ! . Is this guy having a laugh? He thought it deserved no less than 12 pictures, because it looks like that's what he tried to upload but only 8 show up as he hit the Ebay limit. Not sure whether to post in "Worst of .." or "Crazy Overpriced .." threads. Its battery contacts are corroded. Don't calculators like this come free in goody bags and cornflake packets these days anyway? Vintage Electronic Calculator Hanimex LC 767, made in Hong Kong, House Clearance \| eBay And how many free calculator app are there for Android and iOS?

10-16-2022, 12:41 PM - 2 Likes	#3004
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	No comment https://www.gumtree.com/p/digital-cameras/nikon/1438045414 .

10-17-2022, 01:12 AM	#3005
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan No comment https://www.gumtree.com/p/digital-cameras/nikon/1438045414 . I think the seller could do with the calculator two posts up ^^^^

10-17-2022, 05:48 AM	#3006
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,963	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan No comment https://www.gumtree.com/p/digital-cameras/nikon/1438045414 £104,600 in the headline yet the text says: Quote: The lens comes with its lens padded carry case hence the price of £1,930.00 this price does not include postage.That is £96.15 So do I understand the carry case is worth a negative amount of £102,670? Even so, you can buy a new D500 body from Cotswold Cameras for only £1550, so that must be a hell of a lens. Anyway, we could re-mortgage our houses if we are tempted, and, for 35mmfilmfan, the seller seems to be in your area so you could always collect personally and save the £96.15 postage

10-18-2022, 01:06 AM	#3007
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by Lord Lucan £104,600 in the headline yet the text says: So do I understand the carry case is worth a negative amount of £102,670? Even so, you can buy a new D500 body from Cotswold Cameras for only £1550, so that must be a hell of a lens. Anyway, we could re-mortgage our houses if we are tempted, and, for 35mmfilmfan, the seller seems to be in your area so you could always collect personally and save the £96.15 postage Thetford is actually quite a long walk from Norwich :-)

10-18-2022, 08:56 AM	#3008
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,963	. ... Front Left Bottom Trapeze It's from France, and I think something was lost in translation. Opel 2016 Badge 2016 212762 Front Left Bottom Trapeze \| eBay

10-23-2022, 09:33 AM	#3009
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Asahi Pentax Miniature Zoom Lens 1cm Diameter 4cm Length With Leather Case \| eBay .

10-23-2022, 01:00 PM	#3010
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster

10-23-2022, 02:16 PM - 1 Like	#3011
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster

10-25-2022, 04:07 AM	#3012
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	There's someone around here selling the empty boxes for twelve Nikon F fit lenses... for €99.

10-25-2022, 11:58 AM	#3014
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by cdd29 someone got in trouble with the facebook police Does this count as anti-social networking ?