What are good buying sites...apart from Ebay?

pickles · 04-11-2011, 03:59 AM

I've bought most of my Screwmount stuff via Ebay....don't really know any others...apart from the Forum of course.
I suppose I shouldn't expect others to disclose "sites" that they want to keep to thmselves for obvious reasons (fair enough), but if anyone knows any good places to look for screwmount stuff, & they feel like revealing it...that would be good.
Thanks, Pickles.

bdery · 04-11-2011, 04:43 AM

the only place that comes to mind is Craigslist, hardly a secret.

GeneV · 04-11-2011, 05:12 AM

Not an online source, but screw mount cameras and K1000s seem to turn up a thrift stores a lot as well, and for little money.

**NaClH2O** · 04-11-2011, 06:24 AM

Both Adorama and KEH have pretty good listings for film gear. Before it got all fancy and modern, Adorama was a wonderful place to go and just browse all the wonderful old cameras in the floor to chest level cases and then again up above the sales techs heads. All kinds of old Rollei's and Yashikas, and Mamiya's and great big old Nikons. Now it's all modern and you take a number, and the only thing in the cases is stuff that sells well. There is an occasional oldie on display (like a pentax A 600) but not the cases and cases of old cams like in yesteryear :sigh:
Still, check out the used section at Adorama, it's got lots of good film stuff. And KEH.

NaCl(and if I sound like an old geezer it's because I am an old geezer)H2O

**davidreilly3207** · 04-11-2011, 02:35 PM

shopgoodwill.com

**gofour3** · 04-11-2011, 04:32 PM

Try the Leica shop in Veinna.
www.leicashop.com

Also Kevin Cameras has some but he is REALLY expensive.
KevinCameras

Phil

Nando · 04-11-2011, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Also Kevin Cameras has some but he is REALLY expensive.
KevinCameras

I've dealt with Kevin Li a number of times. He's an excellent seller and gives great service. One has to take into consideration that he is willing to haggle unless something is rare and sought after. Also with Kevin, you know exactly what you are getting and there's no waiting. I looked for a 85f1.8 S-M-C Takumar on e-Bay for almost two years but I was always outbid or beaten to the punch. Finally, I gave in and bought a mint example from Kevin and had the lens in my hands in two days. (And I didn't pay the listed price.)

Some other good sellers:

Sandy Ritz:
Collectible Cameras

Manfred Schmidt:
Manfred Schmidt Collectible Cameras and Accessories

**gofour3** · 04-12-2011, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Nando

I've dealt with Kevin Li a number of times. He's an excellent seller and gives great service. One has to take into consideration that he is willing to haggle unless something is rare and sought after. Also with Kevin, you know exactly what you are getting and there's no waiting. I looked for a 85f1.8 S-M-C Takumar on e-Bay for almost two years but I was always outbid or beaten to the punch. Finally, I gave in and bought a mint example from Kevin and had the lens in my hands in two days. (And I didn't pay the listed price.)

Some other good sellers:

Sandy Ritz:
Collectible Cameras

Manfred Schmidt:
Manfred Schmidt Collectible Cameras and Accessories

Agreed no issues with buying from Kevin Cameras. I bought an A15/3.5, K28/3.5 Shift, K35/2 and a K120/2.8 from him. All arrived quickly via EMS and I was able to also get a bit of a discount. All lenses were exactly as described.

Recently I have had better luck with the Leica Shop and a couple other eBay Germany online stores. Same quality, smaller but similar lens selection & quick shipping, but at a more reasonable price.

Phil.

thejake · 04-14-2011, 07:55 AM

Aside from picking through shops (half the fun) I have had good luck at keh.com and adorama.com (even if they are all hi tech now) - but also B H Photo has some great deals and good selection for used stuff. I will be checking out Kevin right now.

Helen Oster · 05-02-2011, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by thejake

......I have had good luck at ...adorama.com .......

Delighted to hear it!

BTW I'm only ever an email away if you ever need advice or after-sales support with any order from Adorama: Helen@adorama.com

stevebrot · 05-02-2011, 07:53 AM

I have also had good luck with Adorama. The prices are somewhat lower than KEH and the service is quite a bit snappier. My most recent purchase from Adorama was a Nikkor-W 210/5.6 for 4x5 for $249. The price for one in similar condition at KEH would have been $339.

Steve

Helen Oster · 05-02-2011, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I have also had good luck with Adorama. The prices are somewhat lower than KEH and the service is quite a bit snappier. My most recent purchase from Adorama was a Nikkor-W 210/5.6 for 4x5 for $249. The price for one in similar condition at KEH would have been $339.

Steve

**manishved** · 05-02-2011, 08:18 AM

Have you tried Pentaxforums.com ? Ita s great site to buy gear as well

RioRico · 05-06-2011, 10:05 PM

I got lucky once with a dealer on etsy.com but that was just once.

Blue · 05-08-2011, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by manishved

Have you tried Pentaxforums.com ? Ita s great site to buy gear as well

I have heard that a bunch of peckerwoods hang out there.

j/k

In addition to some of the sites already mentioned, Blue Moon Camera and Machine, Knight Camera are some other places. In addition, these people sell various brands including Pentax plus they service them prior to the sale.

Camera Repair dot Com - more information about our professional camera repair services

Of the ones previously listed above, I have dealt with KEH, Collectable Cameras, Adorama and BH as well as the ones I just listed. I also hit the local goodwill etc.

04-11-2011, 03:59 AM	#1
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	What are good buying sites...apart from Ebay? I've bought most of my Screwmount stuff via Ebay....don't really know any others...apart from the Forum of course. I suppose I shouldn't expect others to disclose "sites" that they want to keep to thmselves for obvious reasons (fair enough), but if anyone knows any good places to look for screwmount stuff, & they feel like revealing it...that would be good. Thanks, Pickles.

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bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	the only place that comes to mind is Craigslist, hardly a secret.

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GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Not an online source, but screw mount cameras and K1000s seem to turn up a thrift stores a lot as well, and for little money.

04-11-2011, 06:24 AM	#4
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Both Adorama and KEH have pretty good listings for film gear. Before it got all fancy and modern, Adorama was a wonderful place to go and just browse all the wonderful old cameras in the floor to chest level cases and then again up above the sales techs heads. All kinds of old Rollei's and Yashikas, and Mamiya's and great big old Nikons. Now it's all modern and you take a number, and the only thing in the cases is stuff that sells well. There is an occasional oldie on display (like a pentax A 600) but not the cases and cases of old cams like in yesteryear :sigh: Still, check out the used section at Adorama, it's got lots of good film stuff. And KEH. NaCl(and if I sound like an old geezer it's because I am an old geezer)H2O

04-11-2011, 02:35 PM	#5
davidreilly3207 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 720	shopgoodwill.com

04-11-2011, 04:32 PM	#6
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Try the Leica shop in Veinna. www.leicashop.com Also Kevin Cameras has some but he is REALLY expensive. KevinCameras Phil

04-11-2011, 08:20 PM	#7
Nando Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Canada & Coimbra, Portugal Posts: 82	Originally posted by gofour3 Also Kevin Cameras has some but he is REALLY expensive. KevinCameras I've dealt with Kevin Li a number of times. He's an excellent seller and gives great service. One has to take into consideration that he is willing to haggle unless something is rare and sought after. Also with Kevin, you know exactly what you are getting and there's no waiting. I looked for a 85f1.8 S-M-C Takumar on e-Bay for almost two years but I was always outbid or beaten to the punch. Finally, I gave in and bought a mint example from Kevin and had the lens in my hands in two days. (And I didn't pay the listed price.) Some other good sellers: Sandy Ritz: Collectible Cameras Manfred Schmidt: Manfred Schmidt Collectible Cameras and Accessories

04-12-2011, 04:04 PM	#8
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by Nando I've dealt with Kevin Li a number of times. He's an excellent seller and gives great service. One has to take into consideration that he is willing to haggle unless something is rare and sought after. Also with Kevin, you know exactly what you are getting and there's no waiting. I looked for a 85f1.8 S-M-C Takumar on e-Bay for almost two years but I was always outbid or beaten to the punch. Finally, I gave in and bought a mint example from Kevin and had the lens in my hands in two days. (And I didn't pay the listed price.) Some other good sellers: Sandy Ritz: Collectible Cameras Manfred Schmidt: Manfred Schmidt Collectible Cameras and Accessories Agreed no issues with buying from Kevin Cameras. I bought an A15/3.5, K28/3.5 Shift, K35/2 and a K120/2.8 from him. All arrived quickly via EMS and I was able to also get a bit of a discount. All lenses were exactly as described. Recently I have had better luck with the Leica Shop and a couple other eBay Germany online stores. Same quality, smaller but similar lens selection & quick shipping, but at a more reasonable price. Phil.

04-14-2011, 07:55 AM	#9
thejake Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 62	Aside from picking through shops (half the fun) I have had good luck at keh.com and adorama.com (even if they are all hi tech now) - but also B H Photo has some great deals and good selection for used stuff. I will be checking out Kevin right now.

05-02-2011, 05:15 AM	#10
Helen Oster Adorama Camera Representative Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 550	Originally posted by thejake ......I have had good luck at ...adorama.com ....... Delighted to hear it! BTW I'm only ever an email away if you ever need advice or after-sales support with any order from Adorama: Helen@adorama.com

05-02-2011, 07:53 AM	#11
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I have also had good luck with Adorama. The prices are somewhat lower than KEH and the service is quite a bit snappier. My most recent purchase from Adorama was a Nikkor-W 210/5.6 for 4x5 for $249. The price for one in similar condition at KEH would have been $339. Steve

05-02-2011, 08:00 AM	#12
Helen Oster Adorama Camera Representative Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 550	Originally posted by stevebrot I have also had good luck with Adorama. The prices are somewhat lower than KEH and the service is quite a bit snappier. My most recent purchase from Adorama was a Nikkor-W 210/5.6 for 4x5 for $249. The price for one in similar condition at KEH would have been $339. Steve

05-02-2011, 08:18 AM	#13
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Have you tried Pentaxforums.com ? Ita s great site to buy gear as well

05-06-2011, 10:05 PM	#14
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	I got lucky once with a dealer on etsy.com but that was just once.

05-08-2011, 04:38 AM	#15
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by manishved Have you tried Pentaxforums.com ? Ita s great site to buy gear as well I have heard that a bunch of peckerwoods hang out there. j/k In addition to some of the sites already mentioned, Blue Moon Camera and Machine, Knight Camera are some other places. In addition, these people sell various brands including Pentax plus they service them prior to the sale. Camera Repair dot Com - more information about our professional camera repair services Of the ones previously listed above, I have dealt with KEH, Collectable Cameras, Adorama and BH as well as the ones I just listed. I also hit the local goodwill etc.