The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc.

**boriscleto** · 01-06-2021, 10:35 AM

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Sometimes crappy listings work for you...

This was the first photo in a shopgoodwill listing.

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The listing was for a Kodak Retina IIIc. Lowercase c, and this was the photo that showed up in the list view.

But the second photo was not a IIIc, it was a IIIC...

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The IIIc sells for -$100 or less on eBay, the IIIC is 2 to 3x higher.

If anyone clicked through the photos maybe this turned them off...

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But I got a IIIC for less than $120 before shipping. Assuming Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut didn't screw me and post the wrong photos...They did get me to shell out almost $160 for an Instamatic Reflex, but it had the Xenon 50/1.9 instead of the Xenar 45/2.8...

My Favourite Lenses Series ? Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 50mm f1.9 DKL – Lens Bubbles

Last edited by boriscleto; 01-07-2021 at 11:08 AM.

Wasp · 01-06-2021, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Manufactured by Pentax, apparently :

Kodak No2 Brownie 120 Roll Film Box Camera Vintage | eBay

As were several of his other Kodak cameras.

Who knew ?

One learns new things all the time when surfing for used gear.

Lord Lucan · 01-06-2021, 01:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Manufactured by Pentax, apparently :Kodak No2 Brownie 120 Roll Film Box Camera Vintage | eBay

Pentax had to start somewhere

35mmfilmfan · 01-07-2021, 10:09 AM

Allegedly, there is but a thin line twixt optimism and insanity.

pentax kx film camera | eBay

Buy it now for £120 - not working, and the seller doesn't even know what's wrong with it.

Lord Lucan · 01-07-2021, 10:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

pentax kx film camera | eBay

I don't understand what we are seeing in the first picture, the frontal picture of the lens. Is that a reflection? It is as if there is something inside the lens. The smiley sticker does nothing for it, or is it rivetted on?

Lhorn · 01-07-2021, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

Why would you leave the sticker on? Probably takes all of 3 seconds to take it off. Does the seller think the buyer might be influenced positively by the sticker? To me it says either he’s trying to hide a flaw or else he is someone who wasn’t an enthusiast or perhaps didn’t care about his gear very much.

**boriscleto** · 01-07-2021, 03:49 PM

Not a crook.

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35mmfilmfan · 01-07-2021, 03:55 PM

Quote - 'This is a discredited President'

Astro-Baby · 01-08-2021, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Allegedly, there is but a thin line twixt optimism and insanity.

pentax kx film camera | eBay

Buy it now for £120 - not working, and the seller doesn't even know what's wrong with it.

That yukky stuff showing theough the lens looks as if it has major problems with its prism. Either delamination or desilvering. Alternately its decayed crud on the focus screen....either would make it a non starter unless you happen to have a supply of spares. I love the way eBay sellers condidently state ‘could be repaired by somone who knows what they are doing’.....the same could be said for my car id is was wrapped round a tree but I wouldnt be asking the same price as a mint one.

Lord Lucan · 01-08-2021, 08:42 AM

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An AF-200S Shoe Mount Copipod

Forgive me if I am confused. So I checked the buyers' reviews and this is one :

Quote:

Although the camera is 30 years old the flash just completes the unit.

Nice pictures of the case and box, but shame they did not include one of the Copipod fitted in a hot shoe mount and flashing. It seems Copipods have a hidden talent.

Pentax AF AF-200S Shoe Mount Copipod 81077717 | eBay

35mmfilmfan · 01-08-2021, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

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An AF-200S Shoe Mount Copipod

Forgive me if I am confused. So I checked the buyers' reviews and this is one :
Nice pictures of the case and box, but shame they did not include one of the Copipod fitted in a hot shoe mount and flashing. It seems Copipods have a hidden talent.
<snip>

As an assiduous seeker after knowledge, however arcane, I have messaged the seller requesting further information and clarification. Wonder what reply I shall receive - if any.

**milligan22963** · 01-09-2021, 05:57 AM

Anyone need a thermos?

Tamron 80-210mmF/3.8-4 Adaptall 2 Black Thermos - shopgoodwill.com

Lhorn · 01-09-2021, 10:59 AM

That's pretty good right there.^^^ Someone's going to get that and be mad that their thermos was replaced with a camera lens.

35mmfilmfan · 01-09-2021, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Lhorn

That's pretty good right there.^^^ Someone's going to get that and be mad that their thermos was replaced with a camera lens.

But no images of the lens - or even an indica tion there is indeed one in the case. The description is merely what is on the top cover.

**Mooncatt** · 01-09-2021, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

But no images of the lens - or even an indica tion there is indeed one in the case. The description is merely what is on the top cover.

My guess is it's only the case (why assume it has a lens?), and calling it a thermos was simply a lack of better term. I.e. It looks like a thermos shape case.

01-06-2021, 10:35 AM	#2146
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	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. Sometimes crappy listings work for you... This was the first photo in a shopgoodwill listing. The listing was for a Kodak Retina IIIc. Lowercase c, and this was the photo that showed up in the list view. But the second photo was not a IIIc, it was a IIIC... The IIIc sells for -$100 or less on eBay, the IIIC is 2 to 3x higher. If anyone clicked through the photos maybe this turned them off... But I got a IIIC for less than $120 before shipping. Assuming Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut didn't screw me and post the wrong photos...They did get me to shell out almost $160 for an Instamatic Reflex, but it had the Xenon 50/1.9 instead of the Xenar 45/2.8... My Favourite Lenses Series ? Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon 50mm f1.9 DKL – Lens Bubbles Last edited by boriscleto; 01-07-2021 at 11:08 AM.

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01-06-2021, 11:31 AM	#2147
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Manufactured by Pentax, apparently : Kodak No2 Brownie 120 Roll Film Box Camera Vintage \| eBay As were several of his other Kodak cameras. Who knew ? One learns new things all the time when surfing for used gear.

01-06-2021, 01:40 PM - 1 Like	#2148
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Manufactured by Pentax, apparently :Kodak No2 Brownie 120 Roll Film Box Camera Vintage \| eBay Pentax had to start somewhere

01-07-2021, 10:09 AM	#2149
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339	Allegedly, there is but a thin line twixt optimism and insanity. pentax kx film camera \| eBay Buy it now for £120 - not working, and the seller doesn't even know what's wrong with it.

01-07-2021, 10:37 AM - 1 Like	#2150
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan pentax kx film camera \| eBay I don't understand what we are seeing in the first picture, the frontal picture of the lens. Is that a reflection? It is as if there is something inside the lens. The smiley sticker does nothing for it, or is it rivetted on?

01-07-2021, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#2151
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554	Why would you leave the sticker on? Probably takes all of 3 seconds to take it off. Does the seller think the buyer might be influenced positively by the sticker? To me it says either he’s trying to hide a flaw or else he is someone who wasn’t an enthusiast or perhaps didn’t care about his gear very much.

01-07-2021, 03:49 PM	#2152
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477 Original Poster	Not a crook.

01-07-2021, 03:55 PM	#2153
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339	Quote - 'This is a discredited President'

01-08-2021, 12:47 AM	#2154
Astro-Baby Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reigate, Surrey Posts: 764	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Allegedly, there is but a thin line twixt optimism and insanity. pentax kx film camera \| eBay Buy it now for £120 - not working, and the seller doesn't even know what's wrong with it. That yukky stuff showing theough the lens looks as if it has major problems with its prism. Either delamination or desilvering. Alternately its decayed crud on the focus screen....either would make it a non starter unless you happen to have a supply of spares. I love the way eBay sellers condidently state ‘could be repaired by somone who knows what they are doing’.....the same could be said for my car id is was wrapped round a tree but I wouldnt be asking the same price as a mint one.

01-08-2021, 08:42 AM	#2155
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,978	. An AF-200S Shoe Mount Copipod Forgive me if I am confused. So I checked the buyers' reviews and this is one : Quote: Although the camera is 30 years old the flash just completes the unit. Nice pictures of the case and box, but shame they did not include one of the Copipod fitted in a hot shoe mount and flashing. It seems Copipods have a hidden talent. Pentax AF AF-200S Shoe Mount Copipod 81077717 \| eBay

01-08-2021, 11:34 AM	#2156
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339	Originally posted by Lord Lucan . An AF-200S Shoe Mount Copipod Forgive me if I am confused. So I checked the buyers' reviews and this is one : Nice pictures of the case and box, but shame they did not include one of the Copipod fitted in a hot shoe mount and flashing. It seems Copipods have a hidden talent. <snip> As an assiduous seeker after knowledge, however arcane, I have messaged the seller requesting further information and clarification. Wonder what reply I shall receive - if any.

01-09-2021, 05:57 AM	#2157
milligan22963 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Virginia Photos: Albums Posts: 55	Anyone need a thermos? Tamron 80-210mmF/3.8-4 Adaptall 2 Black Thermos - shopgoodwill.com

01-09-2021, 10:59 AM	#2158
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554	That's pretty good right there.^^^ Someone's going to get that and be mad that their thermos was replaced with a camera lens.

01-09-2021, 01:01 PM	#2159
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,339	Originally posted by Lhorn That's pretty good right there.^^^ Someone's going to get that and be mad that their thermos was replaced with a camera lens. But no images of the lens - or even an indica tion there is indeed one in the case. The description is merely what is on the top cover.

01-09-2021, 03:38 PM	#2160
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan But no images of the lens - or even an indica tion there is indeed one in the case. The description is merely what is on the top cover. My guess is it's only the case (why assume it has a lens?), and calling it a thermos was simply a lack of better term. I.e. It looks like a thermos shape case.