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**boriscleto** · 09-10-2021, 07:06 AM

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Lhorn · 09-14-2021, 08:50 PM

If you want to feel better about having overpaid $200 for a K1000, I present you the $550 ME.

ZombieArmy · 09-14-2021, 10:20 PM

I'm beginning to think half of ebay belongs in this thread. Seeing stuff like regular 7 element tak 50 1.4s for over 100 USD like there aren't millions of them in circulation.

Wasp · 10-01-2021, 02:54 AM

Fifty dollars for this relic?

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35mmfilmfan · 10-02-2021, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

Fifty dollars for this relic?

Lenses - Makinon Lens for Pentax 80-200mm for Pentax for sale in Johannesburg (ID:529891900)

If it is anything like the one I had, it comes complete with built-in colour-fringing and barrel distortion.

**boriscleto** · 10-02-2021, 02:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

If it is anything like the one I had, it comes complete with built-in colour-fringing and barrel distortion.

Lomography charges extra for that.

**Mooncatt** · 10-03-2021, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Lomography charges extra for that.

Wow, that's a cool looking lens. I'm normally not into the vintage look, but I clicked the link and now kinda want that.... Wyatt would you call it... Modern vintage lens?

35mmfilmfan · 10-08-2021, 10:12 AM

Cobra 28mm F2.8 CMC Compact Series with Macro wide angle lens for Pentax K | eBay

Lot of other overpriced items as well.

Wasp · 10-23-2021, 07:54 AM

Fancy a ~~bit of ancient history~~ ten year old DSLR? Bidding starts at USD325...

Digital SLR - Canon EOS 600D 18MP Digital SLR Camera, FULL HD MOVIES With 18-55mm III Lens, CHARGER AND CANON BAG for sale in Cape Town (ID:533537882)

Lord Lucan · 11-04-2021, 06:04 AM

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Non-Working Ring Flash for £149.99

Quote:

... can confirm that the modelling lights do come on but it does seem like that the flash part itself is not 'charging' up, if that makes sense.

Yeah, makes perfect sense - it's busted.

Quote:

Guessing it's an easy repair

A guess worth £150! Just think what their actual knowledge must be worth! Here's some free actual knowledge from me though : I've repaired flash units and it ain't easy.

Pentax AF160FC Ring Flash - Faulty! | eBay

PS: Funny how people set prices a penny less than a round figure. Do they expect there will be people who say "I could afford £149.99 but I just can't find another penny to reach £150". Perhaps they could find that extra penny down the back of the sofa?

The reason why shops [when people paid cash] set prices a penny short of a round number was mainly to force employee shop assistants to ring up the price on the till in order to open it to find the penny change, as most customers would proffer cash in a round number. That stopped the assistant from simply pocketing the money. The delay for waiting for change also made the customer witness it being rung up, which was some deterrent. I guess it has become a tradition even with mail order.

dmach47 · 11-04-2021, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

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PS: Funny how people set prices a penny less than a round figure. Do they expect there will be people who say "I could afford £149.99 but I just can't find another penny to reach £150". Perhaps they could find that extra penny down the back of the sofa?

It's called "Anchoring Heuristic"

Wasp · 11-06-2021, 04:05 AM

A collection of 26 cameras and this is the very best of the lot? A Spotty with a wonky self timer. Heck yeah!

Apart from a K1000, the rest are relics or junk. The asking price is ~USD1000. Sigh...

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**boriscleto** · 11-07-2021, 08:26 AM

Martin Stu · 11-07-2021, 09:06 AM

Zenit TTL body camera 699 000 ₽ = 9 777,92 $

From ad:
Leather black case + documents + additional new strap.
As a gift, an electronic flash Seagull 1973, a state of new!

Lord Lucan · 11-18-2021, 01:50 PM

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Spoiled for choice : Feeble Old Manual Flash Unit for $102 (£75) or £2.95 ?
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These generally ~~sell for under £2.50~~ can't be given away.

Vintage Sunpak GX14 FLASH Made in Japan In Very Clean Condition | eBay

On the other hand :

09-14-2021, 08:50 PM	#122
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554	If you want to feel better about having overpaid $200 for a K1000, I present you the $550 ME. Attached Images

11-04-2021, 06:04 AM	#130
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,979 Original Poster	. Non-Working Ring Flash for £149.99 Quote: ... can confirm that the modelling lights do come on but it does seem like that the flash part itself is not 'charging' up, if that makes sense. Yeah, makes perfect sense - it's busted. Quote: Guessing it's an easy repair A guess worth £150! Just think what their actual knowledge must be worth! Here's some free actual knowledge from me though : I've repaired flash units and it ain't easy. Pentax AF160FC Ring Flash - Faulty! \| eBay PS: Funny how people set prices a penny less than a round figure. Do they expect there will be people who say "I could afford £149.99 but I just can't find another penny to reach £150". Perhaps they could find that extra penny down the back of the sofa? The reason why shops [when people paid cash] set prices a penny short of a round number was mainly to force employee shop assistants to ring up the price on the till in order to open it to find the penny change, as most customers would proffer cash in a round number. That stopped the assistant from simply pocketing the money. The delay for waiting for change also made the customer witness it being rung up, which was some deterrent. I guess it has become a tradition even with mail order. Last edited by Lord Lucan; 11-04-2021 at 12:47 PM. Reason: Tpyo

11-18-2021, 01:50 PM	#135
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,979 Original Poster	. Spoiled for choice : Feeble Old Manual Flash Unit for $102 (£75) or £2.95 ? . These generally ~~sell for under £2.50~~ can't be given away. Vintage Sunpak GX14 FLASH Made in Japan In Very Clean Condition \| eBay On the other hand : Last edited by Lord Lucan; 11-18-2021 at 04:09 PM. Reason: Clarity

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09-10-2021, 07:06 AM	#121
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	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.

09-14-2021, 10:20 PM	#123
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	I'm beginning to think half of ebay belongs in this thread. Seeing stuff like regular 7 element tak 50 1.4s for over 100 USD like there aren't millions of them in circulation.

10-01-2021, 02:54 AM	#124
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	Fifty dollars for this relic? Lenses - Makinon Lens for Pentax 80-200mm for Pentax for sale in Johannesburg (ID:529891900)

10-02-2021, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#125
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Originally posted by Wasp Fifty dollars for this relic? Lenses - Makinon Lens for Pentax 80-200mm for Pentax for sale in Johannesburg (ID:529891900) If it is anything like the one I had, it comes complete with built-in colour-fringing and barrel distortion.

10-02-2021, 02:21 PM - 2 Likes	#126
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan If it is anything like the one I had, it comes complete with built-in colour-fringing and barrel distortion. Lomography charges extra for that.

10-03-2021, 12:38 PM	#127
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Originally posted by boriscleto Lomography charges extra for that. Wow, that's a cool looking lens. I'm normally not into the vintage look, but I clicked the link and now kinda want that.... Wyatt would you call it... Modern vintage lens?

10-08-2021, 10:12 AM	#128
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,342	Cobra 28mm F2.8 CMC Compact Series with Macro wide angle lens for Pentax K \| eBay Lot of other overpriced items as well.

10-23-2021, 07:54 AM	#129
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	Fancy a ~~bit of ancient history~~ ten year old DSLR? Bidding starts at USD325... Digital SLR - Canon EOS 600D 18MP Digital SLR Camera, FULL HD MOVIES With 18-55mm III Lens, CHARGER AND CANON BAG for sale in Cape Town (ID:533537882)

11-04-2021, 10:39 AM	#131
dmach47 Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 130	Originally posted by Lord Lucan . PS: Funny how people set prices a penny less than a round figure. Do they expect there will be people who say "I could afford £149.99 but I just can't find another penny to reach £150". Perhaps they could find that extra penny down the back of the sofa? It's called "Anchoring Heuristic"

11-06-2021, 04:05 AM	#132
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	A collection of 26 cameras and this is the very best of the lot? A Spotty with a wonky self timer. Heck yeah! Apart from a K1000, the rest are relics or junk. The asking price is ~USD1000. Sigh... Cameras - Collection of 26 Vintage Cameras - Pentax, Ricoh, Polaroid, Voigtlander, Kodak, Agfa and more.. for sale in Bloemfontein (ID:532703245)

11-07-2021, 08:26 AM	#133
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477

11-07-2021, 09:06 AM	#134
Martin Stu Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,115	Zenit TTL body camera 699 000 ₽ = 9 777,92 $ From ad: Leather black case + documents + additional new strap. As a gift, an electronic flash Seagull 1973, a state of new!

Crazy Overpriced Items on Craiglist/Ebay etc

Win a Pentax Limited Lens: Raffle Now Live!