Somebody scored on this auction...

heliphoto · 12-26-2008, 06:22 PM

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I was watching this, but not closely because I thought it would go for big bucks...Brand New Pentax Professional camera - eBay (item 280296287078 end time Dec-23-08 18:39:40 PST).

Guess I should have put in a bid

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cupic · 12-26-2008, 06:25 PM

Thats a bargain but seller is a newbie so you will have to see if its delivered.I hope he paypal
to protect if it goes sour

cheers

Peter Zack · 12-26-2008, 06:29 PM

It sure is. That is a classic case of a very crappy title that didn't search well.

maxwell1295 · 12-26-2008, 06:50 PM

Wow! And with the 16-45 instead of the regular kit. Like cupic says, let's hope it gets shipped. I'm pretty sure the '0' history explains the low price...

Buddha Jones · 12-26-2008, 07:40 PM

That is a classic case of someone getting SCAMMED!! I'd bet a months salasry that the seller didnt take that picture... he just found it on the net and listed it as such.

stevebrot · 12-26-2008, 07:42 PM

I am with Cupic and Buddha...something is fishy. I hope the buyer does not get screwed. The item picture appears to be a stock illustration, not a photograph of the actual item.

Steve

clm · 12-26-2008, 08:54 PM

I Googled Pentax 19381(part number from the auction), and it appears to be the item number for the body only. +the stock photo doesn't look good...

stevebrot · 12-26-2008, 10:09 PM

The item picture is straight from pentaxwebstore.com

Ditto for the "parts list"...

"Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!"

Steve

**monochrome** · 12-26-2008, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The item picture is straight from pentaximaging.com

"Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!"

Steve

I actually looked at that offer - but didn't bite :ugh:

Still in "Buying Moratorium" unless there is actual cash in the PayPaul account from a prior sale
Obvious stock image - didn't even need to check
Obvious cut and paste of item spec's
1. it is possible that the ebay item pic and database you can pre-fill item photo and spec's from is incorrect
"0" prior feedback - brand new seller
I hate to wait on CanadaPost

Reading that the item number is for body only confirms my suspicions - this is a rip off.

clm · 12-26-2008, 10:38 PM

Yes, somebody scored... Whether it's the buyer or the seller who scored is unknown to us.

Tom S. · 12-27-2008, 04:36 AM

Seller has zero feed back and been a member since last week. I wonder if he'll list a bridge in Brooklyn next...

Buddha Jones · 12-28-2008, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

Seller has zero feed back and been a member since last week. I wonder if he'll list a bridge in Brooklyn next...

According to Hellboy II, the Troll Market is under the Brooklyn Bridge, I wonder if that will be included?

maxwell1295 · 12-28-2008, 06:59 PM

I'm curious to see what the feedback looks like on this one. Let's wait a couple of weeks and see what happens.

dave sz · 12-28-2008, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

Seller has zero feed back and been a member since last week. I wonder if he'll list a bridge in Brooklyn next...

Didn't EVERYONE start with ZER0 feedback?

Blue · 12-28-2008, 09:15 PM

It had the PayPal Buyer Protection logo on the page.

12-26-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Somebody scored on this auction... 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 was watching this, but not closely because I thought it would go for big bucks...Brand New Pentax Professional camera - eBay (item 280296287078 end time Dec-23-08 18:39:40 PST). Guess I should have put in a bid .

12-26-2008, 10:09 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The item picture is straight from pentaxwebstore.com Ditto for the "parts list"... "Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!" Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 12-26-2008 at 10:21 PM.

12-26-2008, 10:21 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot The item picture is straight from pentaximaging.com "Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!" Steve I actually looked at that offer - but didn't bite :ugh: Still in "Buying Moratorium" unless there is actual cash in the PayPaul account from a prior sale Obvious stock image - didn't even need to check Obvious cut and paste of item spec's it is possible that the ebay item pic and database you can pre-fill item photo and spec's from is incorrect "0" prior feedback - brand new seller I hate to wait on CanadaPost Reading that the item number is for body only confirms my suspicions - this is a rip off.

12-26-2008, 10:38 PM	#10
clm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 220	Yes, somebody scored... Whether it's the buyer or the seller who scored is unknown to us. Last edited by clm; 12-27-2008 at 12:55 AM. Reason: spelling

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12-26-2008, 06:25 PM	#2
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Thats a bargain but seller is a newbie so you will have to see if its delivered.I hope he paypal to protect if it goes sour cheers

12-26-2008, 06:29 PM	#3
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	It sure is. That is a classic case of a very crappy title that didn't search well.

12-26-2008, 06:50 PM	#4
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	Wow! And with the 16-45 instead of the regular kit. Like cupic says, let's hope it gets shipped. I'm pretty sure the '0' history explains the low price...

12-26-2008, 07:40 PM	#5
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	That is a classic case of someone getting SCAMMED!! I'd bet a months salasry that the seller didnt take that picture... he just found it on the net and listed it as such.

12-26-2008, 07:42 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I am with Cupic and Buddha...something is fishy. I hope the buyer does not get screwed. The item picture appears to be a stock illustration, not a photograph of the actual item. Steve

12-26-2008, 08:54 PM	#7
clm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 220	I Googled Pentax 19381(part number from the auction), and it appears to be the item number for the body only. +the stock photo doesn't look good...

12-27-2008, 04:36 AM	#11
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Seller has zero feed back and been a member since last week. I wonder if he'll list a bridge in Brooklyn next...

12-28-2008, 12:59 PM	#12
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Originally posted by Tom S. Seller has zero feed back and been a member since last week. I wonder if he'll list a bridge in Brooklyn next... According to Hellboy II, the Troll Market is under the Brooklyn Bridge, I wonder if that will be included?

12-28-2008, 06:59 PM	#13
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	I'm curious to see what the feedback looks like on this one. Let's wait a couple of weeks and see what happens.

12-28-2008, 08:24 PM	#14
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by Tom S. Seller has zero feed back and been a member since last week. I wonder if he'll list a bridge in Brooklyn next... Didn't EVERYONE start with ZER0 feedback?

12-28-2008, 09:15 PM	#15
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	It had the PayPal Buyer Protection logo on the page.