Crazy Overpriced Items on Craiglist/Ebay etc

35mmfilmfan · 05-17-2022, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by Lord Lucan

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Adaptor for a Sunpak 622 Flash Unit.

They don't seem to be embarrassed by the fact that the original new label is still
showing $11.95, but now, used, they want $74.69 (plus $160.37 shipping to me).

They don't seem very rare - there are several on Ebay right now.

This is an adaptor that plugs into the flash unit body with a socket to receive
510v from an external battery. I don't think there are any electronics inside.
For some reason Sunpak did not simply put the 510v socket directly on the
flash body like they did for their other units at the time.

RARE Sunpak CV-1 Conversion Adapter for Auto 622 Pro System #G920 | eBay

I do rather like the black ruler - is that available separately ?

Lord Lucan · 05-18-2022, 02:37 AM

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Pentax AF280T, £140

These generally sell for around £25. I got a mint one for £5, but that was a bit lucky.

But what is so funny about this one is that they pasted a copy of the history of Pentax from Wikipedia, including treating us to its name in Japanese characters. Yes we really needed to know all that. They don't say a lot about the flash unit itself though.

Quote:

PENTAX:
Pentax is a brand name used primarily by Ricoh Imaging Company for cameras, sport optics (including binoculars and rifle scopes), and CCTV optics. The brand is also used by Hoya
[... blah .. blah .. blah ..]
In 1938 it changed its name to Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. (旭光学工業株式会社 Asahi Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha), and by this time it was also manufacturing camera/cine lenses.
[... blah .. blah .. blah ..]
The corporation is best known for its "Pentax" brand cameras, starting with the pivotal "Asahi Pentax" single-lens reflex camera of 1957
[... blah .. blah .. blah ..]
[From Wikipedia]

Pentax AF280T TTL Shoe Mount Flash for SLR Camera Excellent from Japan F/S | eBay

**cdd29** · 05-23-2022, 11:39 AM - **1 Like**

really?

**Mooncatt** · 05-23-2022, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by cdd29

really?

If it doesn't clear after two plunges, lock and load!

35mmfilmfan · 05-23-2022, 12:30 PM

The Keith Moon special !!

Lord Lucan · 05-23-2022, 03:44 PM - **1 Like**

It's for shooting yourself in the foot.

35mmfilmfan · 05-30-2022, 11:11 AM

What a wealth of information and detail :

Collectable Cameras | eBay

bdery · 05-31-2022, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

They don't seem to be embarrassed by the fact that the original new label is still
showing $11.95, but now, used, they want $74.69

I would say the original bears no link to the current asked price. The asked price is way overboard but it COULD have been fair regardless of the original price.

Jeff · 05-31-2022, 01:05 PM

Here's something VERY special...a real bargain!

Pentax K K-5 16.3MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) 27075176683 | eBay

35mmfilmfan · 05-31-2022, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Jeff

Here's something VERY special...a real bargain!

Pentax K K-5 16.3MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) 27075176683 | eBay

Look at the rest of his items. I don't think he understands the placing of the decimal point, somehow.

Lord Lucan · 05-31-2022, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Look at the rest of his items. I don't think he understands the placing of the decimal point, somehow.

I think we have featured this seller here in the past. He has hundreds of items at bonkers high prices, like two pairs of industrial gloves "very well used" for £200. He has a lot of positive feedback but it all seems to be for him as a buyer, not as a seller. I don't understand what he is up to : is he hoping people will buy his stuff without noticing the price, or is there something else going on?

35mmfilmfan · 06-01-2022, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

I think we have featured this seller here in the past. He has hundreds of items at bonkers high prices, like two pairs of industrial gloves "very well used" for £200. He has a lot of positive feedback but it all seems to be for him as a buyer, not as a seller. I don't understand what he is up to : is he hoping people will buy his stuff without noticing the price, or is there something else going on?

I thought I recognised the style. I too wonder what his game is.

bigted · 06-01-2022, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

I thought I recognised the style. I too wonder what his game is.

Money laundering??

Jeff · 06-02-2022, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by bigted

Money laundering??

Why not? Anything seems possible these days.

MarkJerling · 06-02-2022, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

I thought I recognised the style. I too wonder what his game is.

Here's one of his other listings...

Bubble Wrap & Boxes | eBay

One thousand pounds for a few empty boxes and bubble wrap. How? Why?

05-23-2022, 11:39 AM - 1 Like	#168
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05-17-2022, 12:22 PM	#166
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	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. Originally posted by Lord Lucan . Adaptor for a Sunpak 622 Flash Unit. They don't seem to be embarrassed by the fact that the original new label is still showing $11.95, but now, used, they want $74.69 (plus $160.37 shipping to me). They don't seem very rare - there are several on Ebay right now. This is an adaptor that plugs into the flash unit body with a socket to receive 510v from an external battery. I don't think there are any electronics inside. For some reason Sunpak did not simply put the 510v socket directly on the flash body like they did for their other units at the time. RARE Sunpak CV-1 Conversion Adapter for Auto 622 Pro System #G920 \| eBay I do rather like the black ruler - is that available separately ?

05-18-2022, 02:37 AM	#167
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,966 Original Poster	. Pentax AF280T, £140 These generally sell for around £25. I got a mint one for £5, but that was a bit lucky. But what is so funny about this one is that they pasted a copy of the history of Pentax from Wikipedia, including treating us to its name in Japanese characters. Yes we really needed to know all that. They don't say a lot about the flash unit itself though. Quote: PENTAX: Pentax is a brand name used primarily by Ricoh Imaging Company for cameras, sport optics (including binoculars and rifle scopes), and CCTV optics. The brand is also used by Hoya [... blah .. blah .. blah ..] In 1938 it changed its name to Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. (旭光学工業株式会社 Asahi Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha), and by this time it was also manufacturing camera/cine lenses. [... blah .. blah .. blah ..] The corporation is best known for its "Pentax" brand cameras, starting with the pivotal "Asahi Pentax" single-lens reflex camera of 1957 [... blah .. blah .. blah ..] [From Wikipedia] Pentax AF280T TTL Shoe Mount Flash for SLR Camera Excellent from Japan F/S \| eBay

05-23-2022, 12:04 PM	#169
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,372	Originally posted by cdd29 really? If it doesn't clear after two plunges, lock and load!

05-23-2022, 12:30 PM	#170
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	The Keith Moon special !!

05-23-2022, 03:44 PM - 1 Like	#171
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,966 Original Poster	It's for shooting yourself in the foot.

05-30-2022, 11:11 AM	#172
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	What a wealth of information and detail : Collectable Cameras \| eBay

05-31-2022, 05:41 AM	#173
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by Lord Lucan They don't seem to be embarrassed by the fact that the original new label is still showing $11.95, but now, used, they want $74.69 I would say the original bears no link to the current asked price. The asked price is way overboard but it COULD have been fair regardless of the original price.

05-31-2022, 01:05 PM	#174
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 837	Here's something VERY special...a real bargain! Pentax K K-5 16.3MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) 27075176683 \| eBay

05-31-2022, 01:54 PM	#175
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by Jeff Here's something VERY special...a real bargain! Pentax K K-5 16.3MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens) 27075176683 \| eBay Look at the rest of his items. I don't think he understands the placing of the decimal point, somehow.

05-31-2022, 02:46 PM	#176
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,966 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Look at the rest of his items. I don't think he understands the placing of the decimal point, somehow. I think we have featured this seller here in the past. He has hundreds of items at bonkers high prices, like two pairs of industrial gloves "very well used" for £200. He has a lot of positive feedback but it all seems to be for him as a buyer, not as a seller. I don't understand what he is up to : is he hoping people will buy his stuff without noticing the price, or is there something else going on?

06-01-2022, 03:11 PM	#177
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	Originally posted by Lord Lucan I think we have featured this seller here in the past. He has hundreds of items at bonkers high prices, like two pairs of industrial gloves "very well used" for £200. He has a lot of positive feedback but it all seems to be for him as a buyer, not as a seller. I don't understand what he is up to : is he hoping people will buy his stuff without noticing the price, or is there something else going on? I thought I recognised the style. I too wonder what his game is.

06-01-2022, 03:41 PM	#178
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,593	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan I thought I recognised the style. I too wonder what his game is. Money laundering??

06-02-2022, 12:38 AM	#179
Jeff Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Berkshire, England Posts: 837	Originally posted by bigted Money laundering?? Why not? Anything seems possible these days.

06-02-2022, 01:57 AM	#180
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan I thought I recognised the style. I too wonder what his game is. Here's one of his other listings... Bubble Wrap & Boxes \| eBay One thousand pounds for a few empty boxes and bubble wrap. How? Why?