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**brightseal** · 12-26-2016, 08:54 AM

Should I be surprised?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801455027-USE/pentax_k1000_35mm_slr_manual.html

**Skodadriver** · 12-26-2016, 08:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by donlass

Should I be surprised?

Used Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera with 50mm f/2 B&H

Might be a typo judging by the way they have spelt strictly as stricktly, maybe $90 is nearer the mark but I don't mind if this puts the value up, I might sell mine!

**brightseal** · 12-26-2016, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by Skodadriver

don't mind if this puts the value up, I might sell mine!

You and me both!

stevebrot · 12-26-2016, 09:11 AM - **1 Like**

$290 seems a quite high, though in-shop price here in the Portland area is regularly in the $150 range and only exceeded by the MX when talking full-mechanical Pentax bodies.

Steve

**TwoUptons** · 12-26-2016, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

Hey now, it does come with a lens. That has to be worth, what, $15?

- Eric

**gofour3** · 12-26-2016, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

It's all about what people are familiar with. Most folks that know anything about Pentax SLR's know the K1000.

Mention the KM, KX, MX or other better less costly Pentax film cameras and you will get a blank stare.

Forget the K1000 and buy one of the other SLR's.

Phil.

Murfy · 12-26-2016, 10:48 AM

I think that was the new in box original price in the 80s

(actually I think it was closer to 200-250?)

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-26-2016, 10:57 AM - **1 Like**

At that price some hipster in Park Slope or Williamsburg will probably snap it up.

Chris

dsmithhfx · 12-26-2016, 11:05 AM

You occasionally see used film gear being sold by dealers at way over the market price. Sucker born every minute, or so they hope.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-26-2016, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

It's all about what people are familiar with. Most folks that know anything about Pentax SLR's know the K1000.

Mention the KM, KX, MX or other better less costly Pentax film cameras and you will get a blank stare.

Of the models mentioned I believe only the K1000 is Lomography approved.

Chris

**TwoUptons** · 12-26-2016, 12:15 PM

I paid $229 for mine in 1982-ish, and it came with the 50mm f2, a third-party 70-210, a tiny flash and a bag...

That was a lot of money for me back then...

-Eric

**interested_observer** · 12-26-2016, 01:05 PM

Craigslist sampling from $50 to $110 - some with up to 2 lenses

**lithedreamer** · 12-26-2016, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

Craigslist sampling from $50 to $110 - some with up to 2 lenses

Paying so much more for a B&H Used product is clearly ridiculous, but it should be noted that you'll basically never have the option to return something you bought on Craigslist.

**Alex645** · 12-26-2016, 01:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by donlass

Should I be surprised?

Used Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera with 50mm f/2 B&H

I donʻt think we can compare a used camera from B&H or KEH that has been checked and tested and in some cases CLA with a 30-180 day return policy and free shipping with private sellers. Certainly almost always the prices will be highest from a large national retailer, but youʻre also paying for a certain amount of confidence that there are no hidden issues.

Also I suspect as the FF K-1 market grows, so will demand and prices for other Pentax FF lenses and cameras like the K1000.

honey bo bo · 12-26-2016, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by donlass

WOOW! B&H selling a K1000 for $290

Sold 4 of my K1000's with 50mm & Tamron zooms back in March for $70 - $90 each All went within 30 days

12-26-2016, 08:54 AM	#1
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	WOOW! B&H selling a K1000 for $290 Should I be surprised? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801455027-USE/pentax_k1000_35mm_slr_manual.html

12-26-2016, 08:59 AM - 1 Like	#2
Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Originally posted by donlass Should I be surprised? Used Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera with 50mm f/2 B&H Might be a typo judging by the way they have spelt strictly as stricktly, maybe $90 is nearer the mark but I don't mind if this puts the value up, I might sell mine! Last edited by Skodadriver; 12-26-2016 at 09:00 AM. Reason: Typo

12-26-2016, 01:05 PM	#12
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Craigslist sampling from $50 to $110 - some with up to 2 lenses Pentax K1000 w/ 135mm f/2.8 lens Asahi Pentax K1000 Camera Pentax K1000 35mm Film Camera with 50mm Lens. New Battery. Camera - Asahi Pentax K1000 w/2 Lenses Camera Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm Pentax K1000 camera Pentax Asahi K1000 35mm Camera

12-26-2016, 01:16 PM	#13
lithedreamer Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,799	Originally posted by interested_observer Craigslist sampling from $50 to $110 - some with up to 2 lenses Pentax K1000 w/ 135mm f/2.8 lens Asahi Pentax K1000 Camera Pentax K1000 35mm Film Camera with 50mm Lens. New Battery. Camera - Asahi Pentax K1000 w/2 Lenses Camera Asahi Pentax K1000 35mm Pentax K1000 camera Pentax Asahi K1000 35mm Camera Paying so much more for a B&H Used product is clearly ridiculous, but it should be noted that you'll basically never have the option to return something you bought on Craigslist.

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12-26-2016, 09:04 AM	#3
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629 Original Poster	Originally posted by Skodadriver don't mind if this puts the value up, I might sell mine! You and me both!

12-26-2016, 09:11 AM - 1 Like	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	$290 seems a quite high, though in-shop price here in the Portland area is regularly in the $150 range and only exceeded by the MX when talking full-mechanical Pentax bodies. Steve

12-26-2016, 09:40 AM - 1 Like	#5
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,225	Hey now, it does come with a lens. That has to be worth, what, $15? - Eric

12-26-2016, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#6
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	It's all about what people are familiar with. Most folks that know anything about Pentax SLR's know the K1000. Mention the KM, KX, MX or other better less costly Pentax film cameras and you will get a blank stare. Forget the K1000 and buy one of the other SLR's. Phil.

12-26-2016, 10:48 AM	#7
Murfy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 803	I think that was the new in box original price in the 80s (actually I think it was closer to 200-250?)

12-26-2016, 10:57 AM - 1 Like	#8
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	At that price some hipster in Park Slope or Williamsburg will probably snap it up. Chris

12-26-2016, 11:05 AM	#9
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,153	You occasionally see used film gear being sold by dealers at way over the market price. Sucker born every minute, or so they hope.

12-26-2016, 11:12 AM	#10
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Originally posted by gofour3 It's all about what people are familiar with. Most folks that know anything about Pentax SLR's know the K1000. Mention the KM, KX, MX or other better less costly Pentax film cameras and you will get a blank stare. Of the models mentioned I believe only the K1000 is Lomography approved. Chris

12-26-2016, 12:15 PM	#11
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,225	I paid $229 for mine in 1982-ish, and it came with the 50mm f2, a third-party 70-210, a tiny flash and a bag... That was a lot of money for me back then... -Eric

12-26-2016, 01:24 PM - 1 Like	#14
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,527	Originally posted by donlass Should I be surprised? Used Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera with 50mm f/2 B&H I donʻt think we can compare a used camera from B&H or KEH that has been checked and tested and in some cases CLA with a 30-180 day return policy and free shipping with private sellers. Certainly almost always the prices will be highest from a large national retailer, but youʻre also paying for a certain amount of confidence that there are no hidden issues. Also I suspect as the FF K-1 market grows, so will demand and prices for other Pentax FF lenses and cameras like the K1000.

12-26-2016, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#15
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	Originally posted by donlass WOOW! B&H selling a K1000 for $290 Sold 4 of my K1000's with 50mm & Tamron zooms back in March for $70 - $90 each All went within 30 days