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**boriscleto** · 08-13-2018, 03:15 PM - **2 Likes**

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A thread for the worst listings you've seen on an online auction or classified site...

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This listing has been around for months. I wonder why...

**boriscleto** · 08-13-2018, 03:21 PM - **1 Like**

This one is even worse. Out in the middle of nowhere too, almost to Vermont.

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**BigMackCam** · 08-13-2018, 03:26 PM - **3 Likes**

This one made me laugh initially... On Gumtree's UK site.

OK, so it turns out the price isn't real, of course. He's actually asking for offers... but still

**monochrome** · 08-13-2018, 03:33 PM - **1 Like**

@boriscleto You are such a hoot. I never go to either place but I’ll watch this thread for the grins.

aaacb · 08-13-2018, 04:29 PM - **2 Likes**

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

PENTAX K10D DSLR camera 27075121492 | eBay

**steve_k** · 08-13-2018, 05:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

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

PENTAX K10D DSLR camera 27075121492 | eBay

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.

aaacb · 08-13-2018, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by steve_k

I’ve always wondered if advertisements like this are for money laundering

That was one idea I had, but I have a feeling for this one they typed the number in yen, it'd be around $60, maybe a bargain price for a k10d? Their other stuff is priced a bit high, but not like this lol. Or maybe it's a gimmick to get people to look at their account.

**boriscleto** · 08-13-2018, 06:49 PM

This lot just sold for $76 on shopgoodwill. Probably because of the Canon A-1...

5 35mm Film Camera Canon Fuji Minolta - shopgoodwill.com

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sqrrl · 08-13-2018, 09:05 PM

I know of a couple of things which can cause prices like that;
Firstly when they don't have an item to hand, but either expect to get one soon, or they know it's a popular search term, so want people to look at their account.
The other is when they have used an automated pricing algorithm to add something like 5% over the amount that an automatic search returns - if you get two people doing that and their searches find each other it can cause exponential price blow outs.

I suppose other options are people who genuinely think that old cameras are worth stupid amounts of money, people who use the wrong currency when listing, or people who are just taking the piss.

Wild Mark · 08-14-2018, 01:04 AM - **2 Likes**

This guy originally wanted $650 for this piece of rubbish

The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP + Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 lens Correspondence Kit! | eBay

I offered him some listing advice (and $5 for the kit). Suffice to say I was told to nick off. LOL

**boriscleto** · 08-14-2018, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

This guy originally wanted $650 for this piece of rubbish

The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP + Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 lens Correspondence Kit! | eBay

I offered him some listing advice (and $5 for the kit). Suffice to say I was told to nick off. LOL

Quote:

Item is in good cosmetic condition

**MossyRocks** · 08-14-2018, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by Wild Mark

This guy originally wanted $650 for this piece of rubbish

The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP + Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 lens Correspondence Kit! | eBay

I offered him some listing advice (and $5 for the kit). Suffice to say I was told to nick off. LOL

First read that at $65 and thought that isn't a bad price, but then realized I missed a zero. If that is the going rate I would sell my hard used Spotmatic F and SMC 55mm f1.8 lens. The wear on mine is real and it was CLAd last summer.

timb64 · 08-14-2018, 11:28 AM - **1 Like**

You know what you can do with this one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pentax-EC-3430L-Colonoscope-Endoscopy-Endoscope/1...MAAOSwTA9X9A6~

**BigMackCam** · 08-14-2018, 11:46 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by timb64

You know what you can do with this one

Oh no... and it's "Used"

timb64 · 08-14-2018, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Oh no... and it's "Used"

08-13-2018, 03:15 PM - 2 Likes	#1
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,403	The worst of Craigslist/Shopgoodwill/eBay etc. 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. A thread for the worst listings you've seen on an online auction or classified site... This listing has been around for months. I wonder why...

08-13-2018, 03:26 PM - 3 Likes	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Films Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 19,890	This one made me laugh initially... On Gumtree's UK site. OK, so it turns out the price isn't real, of course. He's actually asking for offers... but still Attached Images

08-14-2018, 11:28 AM - 1 Like	#13
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,459	You know what you can do with this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pentax-EC-3430L-Colonoscope-Endoscopy-Endoscope/1...MAAOSwTA9X9A6~ Last edited by timb64; 08-15-2018 at 05:55 AM.

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08-13-2018, 03:21 PM - 1 Like	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,403 Original Poster	This one is even worse. Out in the middle of nowhere too, almost to Vermont.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	@boriscleto You are such a hoot. I never go to either place but I’ll watch this thread for the grins.

08-13-2018, 04:29 PM - 2 Likes	#5
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,713	Quick, grab this k10d for $5,921 A bargain compared to those lenses. PENTAX K10D DSLR camera 27075121492 \| eBay

08-13-2018, 05:02 PM - 1 Like	#6
steve_k Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Shelton, CT Photos: Albums Posts: 709	Originally posted by aaacb Quick, grab this k10d for $5,921 A bargain compared to those lenses. PENTAX K10D DSLR camera 27075121492 \| eBay 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.

08-13-2018, 06:44 PM	#7
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,713	Originally posted by steve_k I’ve always wondered if advertisements like this are for money laundering That was one idea I had, but I have a feeling for this one they typed the number in yen, it'd be around $60, maybe a bargain price for a k10d? Their other stuff is priced a bit high, but not like this lol. Or maybe it's a gimmick to get people to look at their account.

08-13-2018, 06:49 PM	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,403 Original Poster	This lot just sold for $76 on shopgoodwill. Probably because of the Canon A-1... 5 35mm Film Camera Canon Fuji Minolta - shopgoodwill.com

08-13-2018, 09:05 PM	#9
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	I know of a couple of things which can cause prices like that; Firstly when they don't have an item to hand, but either expect to get one soon, or they know it's a popular search term, so want people to look at their account. The other is when they have used an automated pricing algorithm to add something like 5% over the amount that an automatic search returns - if you get two people doing that and their searches find each other it can cause exponential price blow outs. I suppose other options are people who genuinely think that old cameras are worth stupid amounts of money, people who use the wrong currency when listing, or people who are just taking the piss.

08-14-2018, 01:04 AM - 2 Likes	#10
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	This guy originally wanted $650 for this piece of rubbish The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP + Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 lens Correspondence Kit! \| eBay I offered him some listing advice (and $5 for the kit). Suffice to say I was told to nick off. LOL

08-14-2018, 04:55 AM	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,403 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wild Mark This guy originally wanted $650 for this piece of rubbish The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP + Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 lens Correspondence Kit! \| eBay I offered him some listing advice (and $5 for the kit). Suffice to say I was told to nick off. LOL Quote: Item is in good cosmetic condition

08-14-2018, 05:43 AM	#12
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by Wild Mark This guy originally wanted $650 for this piece of rubbish The Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP + Super-Takumar 50mm/1.4 lens Correspondence Kit! \| eBay I offered him some listing advice (and $5 for the kit). Suffice to say I was told to nick off. LOL First read that at $65 and thought that isn't a bad price, but then realized I missed a zero. If that is the going rate I would sell my hard used Spotmatic F and SMC 55mm f1.8 lens. The wear on mine is real and it was CLAd last summer.

08-14-2018, 11:46 AM - 4 Likes	#14
BigMackCam Digitiser of Films Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 19,890	Originally posted by timb64 You know what you can do with this one Oh no... and it's "Used"

08-14-2018, 11:48 AM	#15
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,459	Originally posted by BigMackCam Oh no... and it's "Used"

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