Another crazy ebay listing #777777

**monochrome** · 07-12-2008, 09:38 PM

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I wonder if anyone will buy this lens just for the serial number?

Pentax SM 35/3.5 Super-Takumar #777777.......JACKPOT - eBay (item 280124046429 end time Aug-03-08 19:17:04 PDT)

Arjay Bee · 07-12-2008, 10:04 PM

With the state it is in $7.77 might be a more appropriate starting price.

Big I · 07-12-2008, 10:43 PM

If he sells that, I will magic-marker the numbers 777777 on everything I own, and sell them on ebay.

Mike Cash · 07-13-2008, 02:42 AM

That is a fine thirty dollar lens. Too bad he isn't selling it as such.

ftpaddict · 07-13-2008, 04:45 AM

I lol'd. No way that's going to sell.

straightshooter · 07-13-2008, 04:56 AM

What is that on the back of the lens. Looks like somebody did a really bad job of fixing a hole in it with Bondo or something.

CW

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-13-2008, 05:57 AM

Kevin is a good seller but most of his items are aimed at the collector market.

Chris

Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 07-13-2008 at 09:10 AM.

Peter Zack · 07-13-2008, 09:03 AM

Might be a lucky number for some but in that condition, I don't think it was a lucky number for the lens itself.

I think this one comes close to being the stupid deal of the week: Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR 'DI' LD IF 28-75mm f2.8macro - eBay (item 250269725269 end time Jul-18-08 20:25:27 PDT)

navcom · 07-13-2008, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

I think this one comes close to being the stupid deal of the week: Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR 'DI' LD IF 28-75mm f2.8macro - eBay (item 250269725269 end time Jul-18-08 20:25:27 PDT)

HA HA HA!!!!! Excuse me...I have to wipe away tears I'm laughing so hard!

I'm speechless! All I can say is WOW!....Twice! The laugh itself was almost worth $777 or $950!

I wonder if the price includes gift wrapping!

Peter Zack · 07-15-2008, 07:48 PM

I couldn't help it, I had to write the guy and show him the real list value of the lens. I just wanted to see what the response would be,
Q: As one other person said, this lens is worth $350 at most for a brand new one, Check auction 160259806869 as an example. Btw. XR is Extra Refractive Index Glass and Di is Digitally Integrated Design. If you really need the money you should re-consider the price.

Here was the response:
Sure, I always open to suggestions on price, I'm an old had* [note his 210 FB] at Ebay and photography and usually I get my price - 20 %. It's not what it's worth in the book, it's what 1 person will pay for it. That's how I earn a living at this and most don't. The economy is causing some consturnation with that philosophy but it still works for me. If you have a reasonable compromise I'm all for it, but what it sells for in mcKeowns is irrellavant to me. Thanks Ron

* was that supposed to be 'hack'

I guess we're all idiots for asking fair prices on the Marketplace.
On that note I have an FA50mm available for $699.00
and an FA*300mm/4.5 for $$2499.00

I only have one of each and first come, first served. Get em while they are hot!!

Fl_Gulfer · 07-15-2008, 08:17 PM

He would have better luck it the serial # was 666.

knyghtfall · 07-15-2008, 09:30 PM

or if the lens is the FA 77 ltd.

07-12-2008, 09:38 PM	#1
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Another crazy ebay listing #777777 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. I wonder if anyone will buy this lens just for the serial number? Pentax SM 35/3.5 Super-Takumar #777777.......JACKPOT - eBay (item 280124046429 end time Aug-03-08 19:17:04 PDT)

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07-12-2008, 10:04 PM	#2
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,713	With the state it is in $7.77 might be a more appropriate starting price.

07-12-2008, 10:43 PM	#3
Big I Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Kansas Posts: 112	If he sells that, I will magic-marker the numbers 777777 on everything I own, and sell them on ebay.

07-13-2008, 02:42 AM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	That is a fine thirty dollar lens. Too bad he isn't selling it as such.

07-13-2008, 04:45 AM	#5
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	I lol'd. No way that's going to sell.

07-13-2008, 04:56 AM	#6
straightshooter Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Forest Park, Georgia/Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 633	What is that on the back of the lens. Looks like somebody did a really bad job of fixing a hole in it with Bondo or something. CW

07-13-2008, 05:57 AM	#7
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Kevin is a good seller but most of his items are aimed at the collector market. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 07-13-2008 at 09:10 AM.

07-13-2008, 09:03 AM	#8
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Might be a lucky number for some but in that condition, I don't think it was a lucky number for the lens itself. I think this one comes close to being the stupid deal of the week: Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR 'DI' LD IF 28-75mm f2.8macro - eBay (item 250269725269 end time Jul-18-08 20:25:27 PDT)

07-13-2008, 04:23 PM	#9
navcom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 807	Originally posted by Peter Zack I think this one comes close to being the stupid deal of the week: Tamron SP AF Aspherical XR 'DI' LD IF 28-75mm f2.8macro - eBay (item 250269725269 end time Jul-18-08 20:25:27 PDT) HA HA HA!!!!! Excuse me...I have to wipe away tears I'm laughing so hard! I'm speechless! All I can say is WOW!....Twice! The laugh itself was almost worth $777 or $950! I wonder if the price includes gift wrapping!

07-15-2008, 07:48 PM	#10
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I couldn't help it, I had to write the guy and show him the real list value of the lens. I just wanted to see what the response would be, Q: As one other person said, this lens is worth $350 at most for a brand new one, Check auction 160259806869 as an example. Btw. XR is Extra Refractive Index Glass and Di is Digitally Integrated Design. If you really need the money you should re-consider the price. Here was the response: Sure, I always open to suggestions on price, I'm an old had* [note his 210 FB] at Ebay and photography and usually I get my price - 20 %. It's not what it's worth in the book, it's what 1 person will pay for it. That's how I earn a living at this and most don't. The economy is causing some consturnation with that philosophy but it still works for me. If you have a reasonable compromise I'm all for it, but what it sells for in mcKeowns is irrellavant to me. Thanks Ron * was that supposed to be 'hack' I guess we're all idiots for asking fair prices on the Marketplace. On that note I have an FA50mm available for $699.00 and an FA*300mm/4.5 for $$2499.00 I only have one of each and first come, first served. Get em while they are hot!!

07-15-2008, 08:17 PM	#11
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	He would have better luck it the serial # was 666.

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07-15-2008, 09:30 PM	#12
knyghtfall Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	or if the lens is the FA 77 ltd.