The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

Wasp · 08-23-2018, 12:09 AM - **1 Like**

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The seller states that he is not a camera expert. That much is obvious. Trying to flog an old auto focus Pentax with an even older manual focus Nikon mount lens on it, all in a day's work for the completely clueless.

Wasp · 08-25-2018, 04:17 AM

This is described as "old Pentax with lens." I am having a hard time figuring out what it is...

I am also feeling very lonely on this thread.

**boriscleto** · 08-25-2018, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

This is described as "old Pentax with lens." I am having a hard time figuring out what it is...

I am also feeling very lonely on this thread.

It's one of the M series with a generic 80-200 push/pull zoom...in other words, a pass.

**boriscleto** · 08-25-2018, 07:17 AM - **1 Like**

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**boriscleto** · 08-25-2018, 07:23 AM

There's one on eBay with no bids (starting bid $55), and that one includes three pinup slides!

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**RGlasel** · 08-25-2018, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

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Well, it's not every day someone goes to the trouble of photographing and listing for sale a "camera piece" for only $10. Why wouldn't the seller include it with other random camera pieces to a) get a better return on the time and effort needed to sell it and b) entice people to buy a mystery package in the hope of finding something, anything of value? If there is someone out there looking for just this camera piece, wouldn't he or she be willing to overpay (maybe even as high as $20) to get this one prize in a bundle of useless camera pieces? Ater all, he or she could always turn around and list the unwanted pieces for sale and possibly make up what he or she overpaid.

SSGGeezer · 08-25-2018, 04:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

There's one on eBay with no bids (starting bid $55), and that one includes three pinup slides!

Attachment 419772

So is that how they looked at nudie pics back in the 40's?

Wasp · 08-26-2018, 02:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

So is that how they looked at nudie pics back in the 40's?

All of a sudden I wonder what is on the three included pinup slides...

SSGGeezer · 08-26-2018, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

All of a sudden I wonder what is on the three included pinup slides...

That is what I thought immediately after seeing the words Pin up slides.

**RGlasel** · 08-26-2018, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

All of a sudden I wonder what is on the three included pinup slides...

That was a common subject for stereoscopes that used natural light, the advantage of this stereo slide viewer is the power cord which presumably allows a small bulb inside to illuminate the slide pair, without anyone else being able to see what you are looking at. There appears to be a focus dial on the side of the Webster viewer listed for sale, if it works $150 is a perfectly reasonable price in my opinion and if the starting bid is $55, someone could get themselves a bargain.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 08-27-2018, 12:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

Brand new Volvo Pentax turbo charger

This dude has a reading problem (or maybe it was the auto correct that got him). I'm no expert but the thing doesn't look new to me. Two inaccuracies in one sentence FTW.

You see, back in the day you'd stick this baby on your LX and you could go through a whole roll of Kodachrome in a matter of seconds!

pathdoc · 08-27-2018, 02:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA

You see, back in the day you'd stick this baby on your LX and you could go through a whole roll of Kodachrome in a matter of seconds!

"When the LX motor drive simply doesn't cut it, turn to the Volvo Pentax Turbocharger. Specially developed in co-operation with our Swedish colleagues in the auto industry, the Volvo Pentax Turbocharger is the film drive needed to handle even the toughest task. From 12-exposure rolls to the orneriest 250-shot film back, the Volvo Pentax Turbocharger will have your exposures through the gate as quick as the shutter can fire. With fuel consumption of no less than 10,000 frames per gallon, the Volvo Pentax Turbocharger drives your photography dollar further."

donpjt · 08-28-2018, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by aaacb

Quick, grab this k10d for $5,921 A bargain compared to those lenses.

PENTAX K10D DSLR camera 27075121492 | eBay

What makes me laugh is in spite of the huge price it has 48$ for shipping. As if the 5900 dollar amount was not enough gain. they had to charge shipping as well.

Wasp · 08-28-2018, 09:53 AM

A K10 for 645 money? Wow! But hey it is brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged and in its original packaging...

**boriscleto** · 08-28-2018, 12:24 PM

A realistic price for a K1000! But it is a Made in China one...

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08-23-2018, 12:09 AM - 1 Like	#61
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	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 seller states that he is not a camera expert. That much is obvious. Trying to flog an old auto focus Pentax with an even older manual focus Nikon mount lens on it, all in a day's work for the completely clueless.

08-25-2018, 04:17 AM	#62
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	This is described as "old Pentax with lens." I am having a hard time figuring out what it is... I am also feeling very lonely on this thread.

08-25-2018, 07:13 AM	#63
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wasp This is described as "old Pentax with lens." I am having a hard time figuring out what it is... I am also feeling very lonely on this thread. It's one of the M series with a generic 80-200 push/pull zoom...in other words, a pass.

08-25-2018, 07:17 AM - 1 Like	#64
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster

08-25-2018, 07:23 AM	#65
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	There's one on eBay with no bids (starting bid $55), and that one includes three pinup slides!

08-25-2018, 04:27 PM	#66
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by boriscleto Attachment 419769 Well, it's not every day someone goes to the trouble of photographing and listing for sale a "camera piece" for only $10. Why wouldn't the seller include it with other random camera pieces to a) get a better return on the time and effort needed to sell it and b) entice people to buy a mystery package in the hope of finding something, anything of value? If there is someone out there looking for just this camera piece, wouldn't he or she be willing to overpay (maybe even as high as $20) to get this one prize in a bundle of useless camera pieces? Ater all, he or she could always turn around and list the unwanted pieces for sale and possibly make up what he or she overpaid.

08-25-2018, 04:42 PM - 1 Like	#67
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by boriscleto There's one on eBay with no bids (starting bid $55), and that one includes three pinup slides! Attachment 419772 So is that how they looked at nudie pics back in the 40's?

08-26-2018, 02:59 AM - 1 Like	#68
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Originally posted by SSGGeezer So is that how they looked at nudie pics back in the 40's? All of a sudden I wonder what is on the three included pinup slides...

08-26-2018, 08:20 AM	#69
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Wasp All of a sudden I wonder what is on the three included pinup slides... That is what I thought immediately after seeing the words Pin up slides.

08-26-2018, 08:55 AM	#70
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by Wasp All of a sudden I wonder what is on the three included pinup slides... That was a common subject for stereoscopes that used natural light, the advantage of this stereo slide viewer is the power cord which presumably allows a small bulb inside to illuminate the slide pair, without anyone else being able to see what you are looking at. There appears to be a focus dial on the side of the Webster viewer listed for sale, if it works $150 is a perfectly reasonable price in my opinion and if the starting bid is $55, someone could get themselves a bargain.

08-27-2018, 12:06 PM - 1 Like	#71
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by Wasp Brand new Volvo Pentax turbo charger This dude has a reading problem (or maybe it was the auto correct that got him). I'm no expert but the thing doesn't look new to me. Two inaccuracies in one sentence FTW. You see, back in the day you'd stick this baby on your LX and you could go through a whole roll of Kodachrome in a matter of seconds!

08-27-2018, 02:36 PM - 2 Likes	#72
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA You see, back in the day you'd stick this baby on your LX and you could go through a whole roll of Kodachrome in a matter of seconds! "When the LX motor drive simply doesn't cut it, turn to the Volvo Pentax Turbocharger. Specially developed in co-operation with our Swedish colleagues in the auto industry, the Volvo Pentax Turbocharger is the film drive needed to handle even the toughest task. From 12-exposure rolls to the orneriest 250-shot film back, the Volvo Pentax Turbocharger will have your exposures through the gate as quick as the shutter can fire. With fuel consumption of no less than 10,000 frames per gallon, the Volvo Pentax Turbocharger drives your photography dollar further."

08-28-2018, 09:10 AM	#73
donpjt Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 190	Originally posted by aaacb Quick, grab this k10d for $5,921 A bargain compared to those lenses. PENTAX K10D DSLR camera 27075121492 \| eBay What makes me laugh is in spite of the huge price it has 48$ for shipping. As if the 5900 dollar amount was not enough gain. they had to charge shipping as well.

08-28-2018, 09:53 AM	#74
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	A K10 for 645 money? Wow! But hey it is brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged and in its original packaging...

08-28-2018, 12:24 PM	#75
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	A realistic price for a K1000! But it is a Made in China one...