The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

jeallen01 · 09-03-2019, 12:30 PM

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It has to be said (probably for the 1,000,000th time or more!), what are these people "on"?

**boriscleto** · 09-03-2019, 12:32 PM

For sale - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

pathdoc · 09-03-2019, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by .a.t.

Anybody want a Vivitar 67mm lens in "Good condition"?

Mint perfection - epic win!

victormeldrew · 09-03-2019, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Pentax Camera - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

Pentax Camera - $469 because....

Possible valuable antique some day.

A 1st addition, no less.

Cameras that can do sums are EXTRA valuable.

35mmfilmfan · 09-04-2019, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Again, one of the "lenses" is a doubler.

Yashica 45mm camera with 4 lenses - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

Looks interesting, but I can't find a source of 45mm film. Any suggestions ?

Wasp · 09-05-2019, 10:41 AM - **1 Like**

The prices for the A* 85mm f/1.4 has been crazy lately but this is completely mental.

Pentax-A* SMC 85mm f1.4 #5705504 .......... Minty | eBay

At least you get that special minty flavor for your USD2200!

Arved · 09-05-2019, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Pentax Camera - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

Pentax Camera - $469 because....

Possible valuable antique some day.

But not today.

**boriscleto** · 09-06-2019, 05:44 AM

MarkJerling · 09-06-2019, 09:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

...Bought new for $275.

And paid too much then.

**boriscleto** · 09-08-2019, 07:43 PM

Camera equipment Minolta - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

**boriscleto** · 09-08-2019, 07:49 PM

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Never mind that the "625 battery" is mercury...You can of course get a 625A but it's 1.5v instead of 1.35v...and the Minolta is voltage dependent. Plus $150 is about $100 too much...

**boriscleto** · 09-09-2019, 03:59 PM

Holy crap. A correctly priced camera on craigslist...

Minolta XG 1 - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

Assuming it works...

victormeldrew · 09-09-2019, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Holy crap. A correctly priced camera on craigslist...

Minolta XG 1 - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

Assuming it works...

That 1:17 lens is gonna need some damn fast film.

**Just1MoreDave** · 09-13-2019, 07:24 PM - **1 Like**

I like the "burned out seller" auctions. The only description on something I just bought: "I am selling this item as used with or without any and or all of the defects it may or may not have. If you can think of a defect or defects it may or may not have said defect or defects. what you see in the pictures is what you will receive." Pictures are naturally bad and incomplete. Minimum bid is pretty low. That attitude chased away all the bidders except me. It's not a camera, it's a 127 year old woodworking tool, but it should shine up really well.

**boriscleto** · 09-14-2019, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

it's a 127 year old woodworking tool, but it should shine up really well.

You would destroy the petina?!?!?!?!?!?!

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09-03-2019, 12:30 PM	#586
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	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. It has to be said (probably for the 1,000,000th time or more!), what are these people "on"?

09-03-2019, 12:32 PM	#587
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	For sale - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

09-03-2019, 12:35 PM	#588
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by .a.t. Anybody want a Vivitar 67mm lens in "Good condition"? Mint perfection - epic win!

09-03-2019, 02:10 PM	#589
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Originally posted by swanlefitte Pentax Camera - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale Pentax Camera - $469 because.... Possible valuable antique some day. A 1st addition, no less. Cameras that can do sums are EXTRA valuable.

09-04-2019, 04:13 AM	#590
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by boriscleto Again, one of the "lenses" is a doubler. Yashica 45mm camera with 4 lenses - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale Looks interesting, but I can't find a source of 45mm film. Any suggestions ?

09-05-2019, 10:41 AM - 1 Like	#591
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	The prices for the A* 85mm f/1.4 has been crazy lately but this is completely mental. Pentax-A* SMC 85mm f1.4 #5705504 .......... Minty \| eBay At least you get that special minty flavor for your USD2200!

09-05-2019, 06:03 PM	#592
Arved New Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Suburb of Jacksonville, FL Posts: 13	Originally posted by swanlefitte Pentax Camera - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale Pentax Camera - $469 because.... Possible valuable antique some day. But not today.

09-06-2019, 05:44 AM	#593
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster

09-06-2019, 09:57 PM - 1 Like	#594
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by boriscleto ...Bought new for $275. And paid too much then.

09-08-2019, 07:43 PM	#595
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Camera equipment Minolta - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale

09-08-2019, 07:49 PM	#596
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Never mind that the "625 battery" is mercury...You can of course get a 625A but it's 1.5v instead of 1.35v...and the Minolta is voltage dependent. Plus $150 is about $100 too much...

09-09-2019, 03:59 PM	#597
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Holy crap. A correctly priced camera on craigslist... Minolta XG 1 - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale Assuming it works...

09-09-2019, 06:14 PM	#598
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Originally posted by boriscleto Holy crap. A correctly priced camera on craigslist... Minolta XG 1 - photo/video - by owner - electronics sale Assuming it works... That 1:17 lens is gonna need some damn fast film.

09-13-2019, 07:24 PM - 1 Like	#599
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	I like the "burned out seller" auctions. The only description on something I just bought: "I am selling this item as used with or without any and or all of the defects it may or may not have. If you can think of a defect or defects it may or may not have said defect or defects. what you see in the pictures is what you will receive." Pictures are naturally bad and incomplete. Minimum bid is pretty low. That attitude chased away all the bidders except me. It's not a camera, it's a 127 year old woodworking tool, but it should shine up really well.

09-14-2019, 04:55 AM	#600
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475 Original Poster	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave it's a 127 year old woodworking tool, but it should shine up really well. You would destroy the petina?!?!?!?!?!?!