The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

35mmfilmfan · 05-20-2019, 11:34 AM

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Vintage Pentax AF240Z Light meter and flash | eBay

Wasp · 05-23-2019, 01:12 PM

This is described as a "Soligor Screw mount macro close focus converter 2x." Huh?

It sure has an uncanny resemblance to a plain old tele converter...

Other Flashes & Accessories - Soligor Screw mount macro close focus converter 2x Pentax - Pentax for sale in Cape Town (ID:413966761)

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This one looks tempting, except for what is described as a "tiny bump on the rim where the filter screws in." Yikes!

**boriscleto** · 05-25-2019, 03:24 PM - **1 Like**

This thing has been listed for months. I can't imagine why it hasn't sold...

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Wasp · 05-26-2019, 01:10 PM

Another one from the truly clueless:

Quote:

Vivitar lens
"This lens can be mounted dirctly (sic) on Nikon and Pentax DSLR and in good condition."

That's all folks. No further detail...

Vivitar lens | eMakhazeni / Belfast | Gumtree Classifieds South Africa | 499215611

**boriscleto** · 06-03-2019, 08:06 AM

"Gold" Pentax H3 - PentaxForums.com

Arved · 06-04-2019, 10:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by steve_k

I’ve always wondered if advertisements like this are for money laundering. Who in their right mind would pay this price for something other than that or some other illegal purpose.

Or do I just see dumb people everywhere.

"Honey, I tried to sell it, but nobody wanted it. Honest. I guess we'll have to keep it."

- Arved

Wasp · 06-05-2019, 01:48 PM

Almost USD2000 for a dead brand camera? At least there is a 50-200 along with the kit 18-55. And it is fully realized! Wow...

Samsung NX300 fully realized mirrorless, compact system camera | West Beach | Gumtree Classifieds South Africa | 513201853

The seller doesn't fully realize just how overpriced his gear is.

Wasp · 06-07-2019, 09:01 AM

I am looking for a cheap Four Thirds body to go with a super cheap 14-42mm kit zoom that I won on an internet auction. This is the best I can do so far. Almost. Two. Hundred. Dollars. For a ten year old Olympus E520 that was not that great even when it was new. Sigh....

Digital SLR - Olympus E-520 SLR for sale in Cape Town (ID:416042300)

For about $230 I can get a brand new Canon EOS M10 on a close out special. Or a brand new EOS 4000D for about $280. I wish these internet sellers will just pick up the ringing phone. It is a wake up call. Sigh...

**crossed-up** · 06-08-2019, 04:58 AM - **2 Likes**

This made me chuckle

35mmfilmfan · 06-09-2019, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by crossed-up

This made me chuckle

The athlete's foot cleared up, then. Glad to hear it.

Wasp · 06-12-2019, 01:14 PM

Once again, a cryptic ad:

Quote:

Pentax camera for sale

Camera for sale with bag, bat3 charger and 4 gb memory card.still in good condition.Great entry level for beginners.

That's it. Say what?

Probably one of those bridge things. No thanks...

**boriscleto** · 06-16-2019, 08:14 AM

Smh

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**boriscleto** · 06-20-2019, 09:15 PM

I'm sure it's all in great condition...

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35mmfilmfan · 06-21-2019, 07:41 AM

Obviously well cared for - they have a cap-keeper on the Minolta.

35mmfilmfan · 06-21-2019, 08:30 AM

Pentax PK fitting Lens. | eBay

What a wealth of information

Selection of 5 Modern Cameras photography Praktica Canon Kodak Pentax ra | eBay

Modern ?

Pentax MZ-30 wet Film camera SLR manual and auto | eBay

Why not dry it first ? Looks as if it has leaked over the manual already.

06-21-2019, 07:41 AM	#434
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,338	Obviously well cared for - they have a cap-keeper on the Minolta. Last edited by 35mmfilmfan; 06-21-2019 at 07:42 AM. Reason: Edited

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05-20-2019, 11:34 AM	#421
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,338	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. See listing ! Vintage Pentax AF240Z Light meter and flash \| eBay

05-23-2019, 01:12 PM	#422
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	This is described as a "Soligor Screw mount macro close focus converter 2x." Huh? It sure has an uncanny resemblance to a plain old tele converter... Other Flashes & Accessories - Soligor Screw mount macro close focus converter 2x Pentax - Pentax for sale in Cape Town (ID:413966761) ---------- Post added 2019-05-23 at 22:37 ---------- This one looks tempting, except for what is described as a "tiny bump on the rim where the filter screws in." Yikes!

05-25-2019, 03:24 PM - 1 Like	#423
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	This thing has been listed for months. I can't imagine why it hasn't sold...

05-26-2019, 01:10 PM	#424
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Another one from the truly clueless: Quote: Vivitar lens "This lens can be mounted dirctly (sic) on Nikon and Pentax DSLR and in good condition." That's all folks. No further detail... Vivitar lens \| eMakhazeni / Belfast \| Gumtree Classifieds South Africa \| 499215611

06-03-2019, 08:06 AM	#425
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	"Gold" Pentax H3 - PentaxForums.com

06-04-2019, 10:35 AM - 1 Like	#426
Arved New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Suburb of Jacksonville, FL Posts: 13	Originally posted by steve_k I’ve always wondered if advertisements like this are for money laundering. Who in their right mind would pay this price for something other than that or some other illegal purpose. Or do I just see dumb people everywhere. "Honey, I tried to sell it, but nobody wanted it. Honest. I guess we'll have to keep it." - Arved

06-05-2019, 01:48 PM	#427
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Almost USD2000 for a dead brand camera? At least there is a 50-200 along with the kit 18-55. And it is fully realized! Wow... Samsung NX300 fully realized mirrorless, compact system camera \| West Beach \| Gumtree Classifieds South Africa \| 513201853 The seller doesn't fully realize just how overpriced his gear is.

06-07-2019, 09:01 AM	#428
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	I am looking for a cheap Four Thirds body to go with a super cheap 14-42mm kit zoom that I won on an internet auction. This is the best I can do so far. Almost. Two. Hundred. Dollars. For a ten year old Olympus E520 that was not that great even when it was new. Sigh.... Digital SLR - Olympus E-520 SLR for sale in Cape Town (ID:416042300) For about $230 I can get a brand new Canon EOS M10 on a close out special. Or a brand new EOS 4000D for about $280. I wish these internet sellers will just pick up the ringing phone. It is a wake up call. Sigh...

06-08-2019, 04:58 AM - 2 Likes	#429
crossed-up Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 496	This made me chuckle

06-09-2019, 05:08 AM	#430
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,338	Originally posted by crossed-up This made me chuckle The athlete's foot cleared up, then. Glad to hear it.

06-12-2019, 01:14 PM	#431
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Once again, a cryptic ad: Quote: Pentax camera for sale Camera for sale with bag, bat3 charger and 4 gb memory card.still in good condition.Great entry level for beginners. That's it. Say what? Probably one of those bridge things. No thanks...

06-16-2019, 08:14 AM	#432
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	Smh

06-20-2019, 09:15 PM	#433
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	I'm sure it's all in great condition...

06-21-2019, 08:30 AM	#435
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,338	Pentax PK fitting Lens. \| eBay What a wealth of information Selection of 5 Modern Cameras photography Praktica Canon Kodak Pentax ra \| eBay Modern ? Pentax MZ-30 wet Film camera SLR manual and auto \| eBay Why not dry it first ? Looks as if it has leaked over the manual already.