The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

**c.a.m** · 04-18-2020, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Never mind, who needs to focus between 1 metre and infinity?

Mangled, stiff focus, fungus-invested. But otherwise, a fine little street lens!

Have to admire the seller's honesty and 100% positive feedback.

- Craig

35mmfilmfan · 04-18-2020, 04:10 PM

Pentax K1000 1978 Vintage, Case And Attachable Lens Included | eBay

The 'attachable' lens is actually for a Nikon, and the 50mm lens has seen better days, too. Although it appears to be just the filter, you'd think they'd have the sense to remove it - unless it is stuck solid, of course. Listing states 'seller refurbished' - well, maybe they have been, but the camera could have done with some attention, too.

photoptimist · 04-18-2020, 04:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

For £99 this could be yours :
Never mind, who needs to focus between 1 metre and infinity?

Pentax K SMC 24mm F3.5 - imperfect! | eBay

That should be advertised as an "ultra-rare wide mAngle lens!"

Lord Lucan · 04-18-2020, 04:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Pentax K1000 1978 Vintage, Case And Attachable Lens Included | eBay

The 'attachable' lens is actually for a Nikon, and the 50mm lens has seen better days, too. Although it appears to be just the filter, you'd think they'd have the sense to remove it - unless it is stuck solid, of course.

The description says "Seller refurbished", so what's not to like?. (I'd hate to have seen it before).

Despite having gone to the trouble of "refurbishing" (allegedly), it remains "untested". How can you refurbish something without testing it?

They probably don't realise the filter can be removed.

But wait, it "doesn’t come with film". Well, he's lost a sale there, I'm devastated. If I bought a camera like that I'd expect to find a half-exposed cassette of someone's 1979 holiday snaps still inside.

Nice ER case though.

Astro-Baby · 04-19-2020, 02:02 AM

The Nikkor lens would have been worth it if it were in better shape. Lookis as if its missing its front shroud. Pity.

Lord Lucan · 04-19-2020, 03:00 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by photoptimist

That should be advertised as an "ultra-rare wide mAngle lens!"

The seller sounds like he was into street photography. Maybe this was the last picture he took with it :-

Wasp · 04-19-2020, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Pentax K1000 1978 Vintage, Case And Attachable Lens Included | eBay

The 'attachable' lens is actually for a Nikon, and the 50mm lens has seen better days, too. Although it appears to be just the filter, you'd think they'd have the sense to remove it - unless it is stuck solid, of course. Listing states 'seller refurbished' - well, maybe they have been, but the camera could have done with some attention, too.

Attachable lens? Like I said in my previous post, I love it when clueless sellers make up new terms. That said, it saddens me that the seller didn't even bother to check that the lens will fit the camera. Nevertheless, the auction seems to be going reasonably well. K1000 nostalgia is alive and well!

35mmfilmfan · 04-19-2020, 06:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

Attachable lens? Like I said in my previous post, I love it when clueless sellers make up new terms. That said, it saddens me that the seller didn't even bother to check that the lens will fit the camera. Nevertheless, the auction seems to be going reasonably well. K1000 nostalgia is alive and well!

The seller carefully does not state that the lens will attach to that particular camera - it is just that we make the assumption that, as it is part of a single sale, it would (or should) do so. There are often ways to use language to imply one thing, while stating another. The common term for this is p*l*t*cs.

Astro-Baby · 04-19-2020, 01:55 PM

Has anbody else noticed the screw on the base of the case is skew. Might indicate that the camera has taken a nasty drop given the filter damage and maybe bent the body.

Wowsa at the prices these seem to be going for ai am seriously tempted to unload my very clean, fully running and film tested MIJ K1000 complete with a minty 50mm f2.

35mmfilmfan · 04-20-2020, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

Attachable lens? Like I said in my previous post, I love it when clueless sellers make up new terms.

Another thing that gets me is when a genuine Pentax lens is offered, with reasonable detail - then at the end the seller says 'May fit Pentax'. How can they not know ? Also, judging from some of the images posted on various adverts, 'untested' should read 'detested'.

MarkJerling · 04-20-2020, 01:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Unusual zoom: 5-70mm
But no, it's not......

But, it's also a "lense". So much more special than a lens.

Pentax lense 5-70mm | Trade Me

jeallen01 · 04-20-2020, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by markjerling

unusual zoom: 5-70mm
but no, it's not......

But, it's also a "lense". So much more special than a lens.

d81c07e94b]pentax lense 5-70mm | trade me

[/i]Excuse me/us[I]

MarkJerling · 04-20-2020, 02:01 PM

Here's another bargain:
Pentax Espio 838S Compact 35mm Camera | Trade Me

Wasp · 04-20-2020, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Here's another bargain:
Pentax Espio 838S Compact 35mm Camera | Trade Me

Another day, another deluded seller.

Full disclosure: I have never had any love for point and shoot cameras, analog or digital.

jeallen01 · 04-20-2020, 02:15 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Here's another bargain:
Pentax Espio 838S Compact 35mm Camera | Trade Me

I may be "alone" on this, but why would someone actually want one of those??????

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04-18-2020, 03:30 PM	#1186
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	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. Originally posted by Lord Lucan Never mind, who needs to focus between 1 metre and infinity? Mangled, stiff focus, fungus-invested. But otherwise, a fine little street lens! Have to admire the seller's honesty and 100% positive feedback. - Craig

04-18-2020, 04:10 PM	#1187
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Pentax K1000 1978 Vintage, Case And Attachable Lens Included \| eBay The 'attachable' lens is actually for a Nikon, and the 50mm lens has seen better days, too. Although it appears to be just the filter, you'd think they'd have the sense to remove it - unless it is stuck solid, of course. Listing states 'seller refurbished' - well, maybe they have been, but the camera could have done with some attention, too.

04-18-2020, 04:18 PM - 2 Likes	#1188
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,123	Originally posted by Lord Lucan For £99 this could be yours : Never mind, who needs to focus between 1 metre and infinity? Pentax K SMC 24mm F3.5 - imperfect! \| eBay That should be advertised as an "ultra-rare wide mAngle lens!"

04-18-2020, 04:30 PM - 1 Like	#1189
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,963	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Pentax K1000 1978 Vintage, Case And Attachable Lens Included \| eBay The 'attachable' lens is actually for a Nikon, and the 50mm lens has seen better days, too. Although it appears to be just the filter, you'd think they'd have the sense to remove it - unless it is stuck solid, of course. The description says "Seller refurbished", so what's not to like?. (I'd hate to have seen it before). Despite having gone to the trouble of "refurbishing" (allegedly), it remains "untested". How can you refurbish something without testing it? They probably don't realise the filter can be removed. But wait, it "doesn’t come with film". Well, he's lost a sale there, I'm devastated. If I bought a camera like that I'd expect to find a half-exposed cassette of someone's 1979 holiday snaps still inside. Nice ER case though.

04-19-2020, 02:02 AM	#1190
Astro-Baby Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reigate, Surrey Posts: 764	The Nikkor lens would have been worth it if it were in better shape. Lookis as if its missing its front shroud. Pity.

04-19-2020, 03:00 AM - 3 Likes	#1191
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,963	Originally posted by photoptimist That should be advertised as an "ultra-rare wide mAngle lens!" The seller sounds like he was into street photography. Maybe this was the last picture he took with it :-

04-19-2020, 06:03 AM	#1192
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Pentax K1000 1978 Vintage, Case And Attachable Lens Included \| eBay The 'attachable' lens is actually for a Nikon, and the 50mm lens has seen better days, too. Although it appears to be just the filter, you'd think they'd have the sense to remove it - unless it is stuck solid, of course. Listing states 'seller refurbished' - well, maybe they have been, but the camera could have done with some attention, too. Attachable lens? Like I said in my previous post, I love it when clueless sellers make up new terms. That said, it saddens me that the seller didn't even bother to check that the lens will fit the camera. Nevertheless, the auction seems to be going reasonably well. K1000 nostalgia is alive and well!

04-19-2020, 06:54 AM - 1 Like	#1193
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by Wasp Attachable lens? Like I said in my previous post, I love it when clueless sellers make up new terms. That said, it saddens me that the seller didn't even bother to check that the lens will fit the camera. Nevertheless, the auction seems to be going reasonably well. K1000 nostalgia is alive and well! The seller carefully does not state that the lens will attach to that particular camera - it is just that we make the assumption that, as it is part of a single sale, it would (or should) do so. There are often ways to use language to imply one thing, while stating another. The common term for this is plt*cs.

04-19-2020, 01:55 PM	#1194
Astro-Baby Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reigate, Surrey Posts: 764	Has anbody else noticed the screw on the base of the case is skew. Might indicate that the camera has taken a nasty drop given the filter damage and maybe bent the body. Wowsa at the prices these seem to be going for ai am seriously tempted to unload my very clean, fully running and film tested MIJ K1000 complete with a minty 50mm f2.

04-20-2020, 09:32 AM	#1195
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by Wasp Attachable lens? Like I said in my previous post, I love it when clueless sellers make up new terms. Another thing that gets me is when a genuine Pentax lens is offered, with reasonable detail - then at the end the seller says 'May fit Pentax'. How can they not know ? Also, judging from some of the images posted on various adverts, 'untested' should read 'detested'.

04-20-2020, 01:37 PM - 2 Likes	#1196
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Unusual zoom: 5-70mm But no, it's not...... But, it's also a "lense". So much more special than a lens. Pentax lense 5-70mm \| Trade Me

04-20-2020, 01:46 PM	#1197
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by markjerling unusual zoom: 5-70mm but no, it's not...... But, it's also a "lense". So much more special than a lens. d81c07e94b]pentax lense 5-70mm \| trade me [/i]Excuse me/us[I]

04-20-2020, 02:01 PM	#1198
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Here's another bargain: Pentax Espio 838S Compact 35mm Camera \| Trade Me

04-20-2020, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#1199
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Originally posted by MarkJerling Here's another bargain: Pentax Espio 838S Compact 35mm Camera \| Trade Me Another day, another deluded seller. Full disclosure: I have never had any love for point and shoot cameras, analog or digital.

04-20-2020, 02:15 PM - 3 Likes	#1200
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by MarkJerling Here's another bargain: Pentax Espio 838S Compact 35mm Camera \| Trade Me I may be "alone" on this, but why would someone actually want one of those??????