ME Super needs a nice new home

**madison_wi_gal** · 10-11-2016, 10:05 AM - **1 Like**

I have a ME Super in decent shape (the foam where the mirror hits the inside when it flips up is gone, but otherwise camera is OK) and I could ship it to KEH and get a few bucks for it, but I'd rather it go to someone who actually will use it. I tried donating locally to a non-profit photo group but so far no answer. It has sentimental value so sending it to Goodwill and then seeing it a few weeks later on the shelf after being dropped and abused will make me very sad, and Craigslist is out (bad things can happen in Craigslist transactions, sadly) so wondering how Pentaxians let go of their film cameras?

**pepperberry farm** · 10-11-2016, 10:11 AM - **1 Like**

usually via a classified ad in the Marketplace?

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-11-2016, 10:45 AM - **1 Like**

I agree, an ad in Pentax Forums Marketplace is a great way to pass along gear you no longer need.
You can price item as "free", but I do suggest you require buyer to pay shipping at actual cost.

Chris

**madison_wi_gal** · 10-11-2016, 10:59 AM

Thanks, I considered that but for some reason didn't follow through.

**UncleVanya** · 10-11-2016, 11:00 AM - **1 Like**

I literally have had not one bad Craigslist transaction. Pick a public place and don't worry. Many police departments allow craigslist transactions in their parking lots.

---------- Post added 10-11-16 at 02:00 PM ----------

But the marketplace is a great option also.

**madison_wi_gal** · 10-11-2016, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I literally have had not one bad Craigslist transaction. Pick a public place and don't worry. Many police departments allow craigslist transactions in their parking lots.

---------- Post added 10-11-16 at 02:00 PM ----------

But the marketplace is a great option also.

I have had several perfectly fine CL transactions, most in public places (and one in a house but I brought a friend along). The bigger annoyance with CL is non communicative sellers, and ones who back out suddenly when you have it all arranged.

**UncleVanya** · 10-11-2016, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

I have had several perfectly fine CL transactions, most in public places (and one in a house but I brought a friend along). The bigger annoyance with CL is non communicative sellers, and ones who back out suddenly when you have it all arranged.

Well that is true. The lack of reputation management is a pain as well.

ctrout · 10-16-2016, 11:41 AM - **1 Like**

I started to send you a PM that I would take it off your hands for the price of shipping but then I remembered that I already have an ME Super, and an ME, and two MXes, and an SV. I really don't want to be a hoarder so someone else who's never had the joy of using an ME Super (my first 35mm SLR at age 12) really should jump at this opportunity.

**madison_wi_gal** · 10-16-2016, 01:24 PM

OK, I still haven't decided if I want to part with it so just as well. Thanks for bumping the thread!

unixrevolution · 10-17-2016, 08:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

OK, I still haven't decided if I want to part with it so just as well. Thanks for bumping the thread!

I have an ME Super, and if you haven't shot a roll with it you should take the opportunity. Mine is the first SLR i used as a child, and the camera that took my baby pictures, but apart from the attatchment I find it's also a really good camera.

**Tonytee** · 11-03-2016, 05:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

I have a ME Super in decent shape (the foam where the mirror hits the inside when it flips up is gone, but otherwise camera is OK) and I could ship it to KEH and get a few bucks for it, but I'd rather it go to someone who actually will use it. I tried donating locally to a non-profit photo group but so far no answer. It has sentimental value so sending it to Goodwill and then seeing it a few weeks later on the shelf after being dropped and abused will make me very sad, and Craigslist is out (bad things can happen in Craigslist transactions, sadly) so wondering how Pentaxians let go of their film cameras?

I would like to know exactly what you are planning on shipping. Are you sending only the body, or will you be sending the body with a lens? I have owned just about every Pentax film SLR made. When I decided to take the quantum leap to digital, I donated the majority of them to Goodwill. Goodwill does a wonderful job in helping folks to feel useful and productive in their jobs. Goodwill also has numerous addiction rehab programs available and does an excellent job in that area as well. The funds they generate are used primarily for the benefit of the less fortunate, so it is money well spent.

Rgds,

Antonio

unixrevolution · 11-03-2016, 08:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tonytee

I would like to know exactly what you are planning on shipping. Are you sending only the body, or will you be sending the body with a lens? I have owned just about every Pentax film SLR made. When I decided to take the quantum leap to digital, I donated the majority of them to Goodwill. Goodwill does a wonderful job in helping folks to feel useful and productive in their jobs. Goodwill also has numerous addiction rehab programs available and does an excellent job in that area as well. The funds they generate are used primarily for the benefit of the less fortunate, so it is money well spent.

Rgds,

Antonio

I like the good works that Goodwill does. They are really a great organization. And I also happen to really like shopping in their stores.

**madison_wi_gal** · 11-06-2016, 06:45 AM - **1 Like**

A place called "PhotoMidwest" took the body, winder and the Sigma 70-210 lens. I wasn't stupid enough to get rid of the 50 1.4. They'll put the ME Super to good use. Win win for all.

Sluggo · 11-19-2016, 11:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

A place called "PhotoMidwest" took the body, winder and the Sigma 70-210 lens. I wasn't stupid enough to get rid of the 50 1.4. They'll put the ME Super to good use. Win win for all.

Great, I might have to look into a donation there too. When I decided to stop collecting film cams, I sold most of those with actual monetary value here and on ebay (P67, KX, LX), but still have several of the more common models left that I no longer use or care about displaying. It would be nice to send them somewhere that they might get used.

10-11-2016, 10:05 AM - 1 Like	#1
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	ME Super needs a nice new home I have a ME Super in decent shape (the foam where the mirror hits the inside when it flips up is gone, but otherwise camera is OK) and I could ship it to KEH and get a few bucks for it, but I'd rather it go to someone who actually will use it. I tried donating locally to a non-profit photo group but so far no answer. It has sentimental value so sending it to Goodwill and then seeing it a few weeks later on the shelf after being dropped and abused will make me very sad, and Craigslist is out (bad things can happen in Craigslist transactions, sadly) so wondering how Pentaxians let go of their film cameras?

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10-11-2016, 10:11 AM - 1 Like	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,700	usually via a classified ad in the Marketplace?

10-11-2016, 10:45 AM - 1 Like	#3
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	I agree, an ad in Pentax Forums Marketplace is a great way to pass along gear you no longer need. You can price item as "free", but I do suggest you require buyer to pay shipping at actual cost. Chris

10-11-2016, 10:59 AM	#4
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926 Original Poster	Thanks, I considered that but for some reason didn't follow through.

10-11-2016, 11:00 AM - 1 Like	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,412	I literally have had not one bad Craigslist transaction. Pick a public place and don't worry. Many police departments allow craigslist transactions in their parking lots. ---------- Post added 10-11-16 at 02:00 PM ---------- But the marketplace is a great option also.

10-11-2016, 11:17 AM	#6
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya I literally have had not one bad Craigslist transaction. Pick a public place and don't worry. Many police departments allow craigslist transactions in their parking lots. ---------- Post added 10-11-16 at 02:00 PM ---------- But the marketplace is a great option also. I have had several perfectly fine CL transactions, most in public places (and one in a house but I brought a friend along). The bigger annoyance with CL is non communicative sellers, and ones who back out suddenly when you have it all arranged.

10-11-2016, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,412	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal I have had several perfectly fine CL transactions, most in public places (and one in a house but I brought a friend along). The bigger annoyance with CL is non communicative sellers, and ones who back out suddenly when you have it all arranged. Well that is true. The lack of reputation management is a pain as well.

10-16-2016, 11:41 AM - 1 Like	#8
ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444	I started to send you a PM that I would take it off your hands for the price of shipping but then I remembered that I already have an ME Super, and an ME, and two MXes, and an SV. I really don't want to be a hoarder so someone else who's never had the joy of using an ME Super (my first 35mm SLR at age 12) really should jump at this opportunity.

10-16-2016, 01:24 PM	#9
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926 Original Poster	OK, I still haven't decided if I want to part with it so just as well. Thanks for bumping the thread!

10-17-2016, 08:55 AM - 2 Likes	#10
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal OK, I still haven't decided if I want to part with it so just as well. Thanks for bumping the thread! I have an ME Super, and if you haven't shot a roll with it you should take the opportunity. Mine is the first SLR i used as a child, and the camera that took my baby pictures, but apart from the attatchment I find it's also a really good camera.

11-03-2016, 05:08 PM - 1 Like	#11
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,469	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal I have a ME Super in decent shape (the foam where the mirror hits the inside when it flips up is gone, but otherwise camera is OK) and I could ship it to KEH and get a few bucks for it, but I'd rather it go to someone who actually will use it. I tried donating locally to a non-profit photo group but so far no answer. It has sentimental value so sending it to Goodwill and then seeing it a few weeks later on the shelf after being dropped and abused will make me very sad, and Craigslist is out (bad things can happen in Craigslist transactions, sadly) so wondering how Pentaxians let go of their film cameras? I would like to know exactly what you are planning on shipping. Are you sending only the body, or will you be sending the body with a lens? I have owned just about every Pentax film SLR made. When I decided to take the quantum leap to digital, I donated the majority of them to Goodwill. Goodwill does a wonderful job in helping folks to feel useful and productive in their jobs. Goodwill also has numerous addiction rehab programs available and does an excellent job in that area as well. The funds they generate are used primarily for the benefit of the less fortunate, so it is money well spent. Rgds, Antonio

11-03-2016, 08:26 PM - 1 Like	#12
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by Tonytee I would like to know exactly what you are planning on shipping. Are you sending only the body, or will you be sending the body with a lens? I have owned just about every Pentax film SLR made. When I decided to take the quantum leap to digital, I donated the majority of them to Goodwill. Goodwill does a wonderful job in helping folks to feel useful and productive in their jobs. Goodwill also has numerous addiction rehab programs available and does an excellent job in that area as well. The funds they generate are used primarily for the benefit of the less fortunate, so it is money well spent. Rgds, Antonio I like the good works that Goodwill does. They are really a great organization. And I also happen to really like shopping in their stores.

11-06-2016, 06:45 AM - 1 Like	#13
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926 Original Poster	A place called "PhotoMidwest" took the body, winder and the Sigma 70-210 lens. I wasn't stupid enough to get rid of the 50 1.4. They'll put the ME Super to good use. Win win for all.

11-19-2016, 11:08 AM - 1 Like	#14
Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal A place called "PhotoMidwest" took the body, winder and the Sigma 70-210 lens. I wasn't stupid enough to get rid of the 50 1.4. They'll put the ME Super to good use. Win win for all. Great, I might have to look into a donation there too. When I decided to stop collecting film cams, I sold most of those with actual monetary value here and on ebay (P67, KX, LX), but still have several of the more common models left that I no longer use or care about displaying. It would be nice to send them somewhere that they might get used.