[foxrock619]

I'm not sure is credible or not. k5 body(2600 Shutter clicks) and come with two lenses and flash
A Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 EX Lens
A Tamaron 28-75mm 2.8 MacroPentax Flash AF360FGZ

[foxrock619]

The price is $1400, it's seems too cheap for me and make me suspect.

[Venturi]

Seems quite a bit low, but maybe someone that doesn't know any better or just needs to liquidate fast.

Here's my sight-unseen ballpark worth guesstimates (new in parentheses) ...

K-5 ~ $600 ($800)
Sigma ~ $650 ($825)
Tamron ~ $400 ($499)
Flash ~ $150 ($230)
Total ~ $1800 ($2354)

[foxrock619]

Seems quite a bit low, but maybe someone that doesn't know any better or just needs to liquidate fast

The seller said he is a professional photographer selling his Complete Pentax "backup" equipmentall.
All the items are just lightly used.
Is that possible to sell on that price?

[normhead]

Not everyone sells for the prices quoted above. The fact that some people might pay that much doesn't mean everyone wants that much. I would argue the price reductions above are totally unreasonable and I wouldn't pay any of them. I'd buy new before I'd take a $200 reduction on a new item. You don't get a warranty. that warranty could be worth as much a s $200-$300 to you. So essentially , you'd be paying the new price minus the warranty with no depreciation for the fact that the lens is used. I tend to base my purchases on 50% of new price, and when I sell, I look for about the same. SO, the above could be quite reasonable if the seller is like me. I've bought everything I own that I bought using the above principle. I've paid just above 50% of retail for my Tamron 90 and 21 ltd.


The people I buy from often say things like "I'd just like the lens to go to a good home with someone who will appreciate it, and get a bit of my money back." And when I sell stuff, I often feel the same way. Not everyone is hell bent on getting top dollar for everything they sell.

So, I'd say it's totally possible.

[foxrock619]

Not everyone sells for the prices quoted above. The fact that some people might pay that much doesn't mean everyone wants that much. I would argue the price reductions above are totally unreasonable and I wouldn't pay any of them. I'd buy new before I'd take a $200 reduction on a new item. You don't get a warranty. that warranty could be worth as much a s $200-$300 to you. So essentially , you'd be paying the new price minus the warranty with no depreciation for the fact that the lens is used. I tend to base my purchases on 50% of new price, and when I sell, I look for about the same. SO, the above could be quite reasonable if the seller is like me. I've bought everything I own that I bought using the above principle. I've paid just above 50% of retail for my Tamron 90 and 21 ltd.


The people I buy from often say things like "I'd just like the lens to go to a good home with someone who will appreciate it, and get a bit of my money back." And when I sell stuff, I often feel the same way. Not everyone is hell bent on getting top dollar for everything they sell.

So, I'd say it's totally possible.

Thx! I've decided to buy it!

[crewl1]

I've picked up some obscene deals from photographers liquidating backup equipment.
Remember that these are business and equipment may already be depreciated, without the sentimental ties of a hobbyist.
That being said I worked with local sellers and was able to inspect the items.