where can i buy this : AF 1.7x ?

dh4412 · 04-20-2011, 09:42 PM

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thanks for the replies.

dh4412 · 04-25-2011, 03:45 AM

gee, one of these just sold for $ 560.00 on ebay, are they that good? anyway, can't afford that; are there good alternatives to this adapter?

dgaies · 04-25-2011, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by dh4412

gee, one of these just sold for $ 560.00 on ebay, are they that good? anyway, can't afford that; are there good alternatives to this adapter?

If someone bid the 1.7 AF-A up to $560, either something was fishy with the auction or someone paid way too much (IMO).

JeffJS · 04-25-2011, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by dgaies

If someone bid the 1.7 AF-A up to $560, either something was fishy with the auction or someone paid way too much (IMO).

This is true. I've seen them quite recently for BIN of less than $400. It's still a high price but $560 is way too high. It isn't the highest price I've seen on one though. Keep an eye on the marketplace. They turn up there quite often.

Hound Tooth · 04-25-2011, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by dgaies

If someone bid the 1.7 AF-A up to $560, either something was fishy with the auction or someone paid way too much (IMO).

I wouldn't leap to that conclusion. Bidding wars happen, immature bidders start outbidding each other in order to "win" instead of getting a great deal. I've seen it happen to some of my auctions, and it always brings a smile to my face.

Typical selling price on eBay for one of these can easily range from $400 to $500. If it's a new one with all associated packaging and literature, probably the higher end of that scale. If it's a new OLD Made In Japan one from old stock with all packaging and literature, then $500+ is not unheard of.

dgaies · 04-25-2011, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by Hound Tooth

I wouldn't leap to that conclusion. Bidding wars happen, immature bidders start outbidding each other in order to "win" instead of getting a great deal. I've seen it happen to some of my auctions, and it always brings a smile to my face.

Typical selling price on eBay for one of these can easily range from $400 to $500. If it's a new one with all associated packaging and literaure, probably the higher end of that scale. If it's a new OLD Made In Japan one from old stock with all packaging and literature, then $500+ is not unheard of.

I wasn't jumping to conclusions, remember, I said it was either fishy or someone paid too much. If it was just a case of people trying to win, and the net result was a $560 1.7x AF-A, then I stand by the second part of my statement that someone paid too much

bymy141 · 04-25-2011, 12:36 PM

Check out the Japanese Amazon site:

Amazon.co.jp: pentax 1.7x - ‰Æ“d&ƒJƒƒ‰: ‰Æ“dEƒJƒƒ‰

Good luck,

Bert

dh4412 · 04-26-2011, 05:52 AM

looks like about $540 from japan before shipping? lotta money .

bymy141 · 04-26-2011, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by dh4412

looks like about $540 from japan before shipping? lotta money .

Yep, €369 for something I found in a in a local shop, 2nd hand, and paid €25 for.
Nevertheless, a rather unique item these days.

Bert

dgaies · 04-26-2011, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by dh4412

looks like about $540 from japan before shipping? lotta money .

Well, the weak dollar certainly isn't helping

If you're not in a huge rush, just keep your eyes open as used copies can be found for around $300 if you're patient.

04-25-2011, 10:35 AM	#20
Hound Tooth Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Williston, VT Posts: 268	Originally posted by dgaies If someone bid the 1.7 AF-A up to $560, either something was fishy with the auction or someone paid way too much (IMO). I wouldn't leap to that conclusion. Bidding wars happen, immature bidders start outbidding each other in order to "win" instead of getting a great deal. I've seen it happen to some of my auctions, and it always brings a smile to my face. Typical selling price on eBay for one of these can easily range from $400 to $500. If it's a new one with all associated packaging and literature, probably the higher end of that scale. If it's a new OLD Made In Japan one from old stock with all packaging and literature, then $500+ is not unheard of. Last edited by Hound Tooth; 04-25-2011 at 12:34 PM.

04-25-2011, 12:24 PM	#21
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by Hound Tooth I wouldn't leap to that conclusion. Bidding wars happen, immature bidders start outbidding each other in order to "win" instead of getting a great deal. I've seen it happen to some of my auctions, and it always brings a smile to my face. Typical selling price on eBay for one of these can easily range from $400 to $500. If it's a new one with all associated packaging and literaure, probably the higher end of that scale. If it's a new OLD Made In Japan one from old stock with all packaging and literature, then $500+ is not unheard of. I wasn't jumping to conclusions, remember, I said it was either fishy or someone paid too much. If it was just a case of people trying to win, and the net result was a $560 1.7x AF-A, then I stand by the second part of my statement that someone paid too much Last edited by dgaies; 04-25-2011 at 12:40 PM.

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04-20-2011, 09:42 PM	#16
dh4412 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: connecticut Photos: Gallery Posts: 248 Original Poster	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. thanks for the replies.

04-25-2011, 03:45 AM	#17
dh4412 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: connecticut Photos: Gallery Posts: 248 Original Poster	gee, one of these just sold for $ 560.00 on ebay, are they that good? anyway, can't afford that; are there good alternatives to this adapter?

04-25-2011, 04:30 AM	#18
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by dh4412 gee, one of these just sold for $ 560.00 on ebay, are they that good? anyway, can't afford that; are there good alternatives to this adapter? If someone bid the 1.7 AF-A up to $560, either something was fishy with the auction or someone paid way too much (IMO).

04-25-2011, 08:14 AM	#19
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by dgaies If someone bid the 1.7 AF-A up to $560, either something was fishy with the auction or someone paid way too much (IMO). This is true. I've seen them quite recently for BIN of less than $400. It's still a high price but $560 is way too high. It isn't the highest price I've seen on one though. Keep an eye on the marketplace. They turn up there quite often.

04-25-2011, 12:36 PM	#22
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Check out the Japanese Amazon site: Amazon.co.jp: pentax 1.7x - ‰Æ“d&ƒJƒƒ‰: ‰Æ“dEƒJƒƒ‰ Good luck, Bert

04-26-2011, 05:52 AM	#23
dh4412 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: connecticut Photos: Gallery Posts: 248 Original Poster	looks like about $540 from japan before shipping? lotta money .

04-26-2011, 06:32 AM	#24
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	Originally posted by dh4412 looks like about $540 from japan before shipping? lotta money . Yep, €369 for something I found in a in a local shop, 2nd hand, and paid €25 for. Nevertheless, a rather unique item these days. Bert

04-26-2011, 06:47 AM	#25
dgaies Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland / Washington DC Posts: 3,917	Originally posted by dh4412 looks like about $540 from japan before shipping? lotta money . Well, the weak dollar certainly isn't helping If you're not in a huge rush, just keep your eyes open as used copies can be found for around $300 if you're patient.