Local ad poster has head in the clouds

Nachodog · 10-21-2009, 06:29 AM

This is a screenshot from a local Montreal Kijiji listing. I just had to share because of how unbelievably ridiculous it was.

Some people are...'special'.

It's in french, but basically he's saying that his 'kit' is worth $3,231 new at Lozeau (retail camera shop) so he's giving you a steal for only $995.

Should I jump on it?!

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Wheatfield · 10-21-2009, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by Nachodog

This is a screenshot from a local Montreal Kijiji listing. I just had to share because of how unbelievably ridiculous it was.

Some people are...'special'.

It's in french, but basically he's saying that his 'kit' is worth $3,231 new at Lozeau (retail camera shop) so he's giving you a steal for only $995.

Should I jump on it?!

I remember selling those lenses when I worked for Astral Photo in the 80s. The 28mm lens sold for $49.99, the 100-300 was less than $200.00 and is a garbage lens.

RBellavance · 10-21-2009, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

I remember selling those lenses when I worked for Astral Photo in the 80s. The 28mm lens sold for $49.99, the 100-300 was less than $200.00 and is a garbage lens.

Yep, "Image" was the Astral Photo "house brand", IIRC.

Not sure what that seller is smoking. Can't blame a guy for trying, I suppose.

Dangermouse · 10-21-2009, 09:42 AM

I've seen some very weird pricing on ebay before now. Case in point, Pentax-A 50mm f2 lenses. One seller has a pile of them for £60 or more, another has one for £25 or so. I'm not sure whether anyone is buying the overpriced ones, but there does seem to be a stubborn streak that refuses to drop prices to a level where items will actually sell.

It happens with AF lenses too - I see ones that have had appalling reviews here listed for £70. Oddly enough, they don't tend to sell...

10-21-2009, 06:29 AM	#1
Nachodog Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 472	Local ad poster has head in the clouds This is a screenshot from a local Montreal Kijiji listing. I just had to share because of how unbelievably ridiculous it was. Some people are...'special'. It's in french, but basically he's saying that his 'kit' is worth $3,231 new at Lozeau (retail camera shop) so he's giving you a steal for only $995. Should I jump on it?! Attached Images

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10-21-2009, 07:17 AM	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 14,844	Originally posted by Nachodog This is a screenshot from a local Montreal Kijiji listing. I just had to share because of how unbelievably ridiculous it was. Some people are...'special'. It's in french, but basically he's saying that his 'kit' is worth $3,231 new at Lozeau (retail camera shop) so he's giving you a steal for only $995. Should I jump on it?! I remember selling those lenses when I worked for Astral Photo in the 80s. The 28mm lens sold for $49.99, the 100-300 was less than $200.00 and is a garbage lens.

10-21-2009, 07:35 AM	#3
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by Wheatfield I remember selling those lenses when I worked for Astral Photo in the 80s. The 28mm lens sold for $49.99, the 100-300 was less than $200.00 and is a garbage lens. Yep, "Image" was the Astral Photo "house brand", IIRC. Not sure what that seller is smoking. Can't blame a guy for trying, I suppose.

10-21-2009, 09:42 AM	#4
Dangermouse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 283	I've seen some very weird pricing on ebay before now. Case in point, Pentax-A 50mm f2 lenses. One seller has a pile of them for £60 or more, another has one for £25 or so. I'm not sure whether anyone is buying the overpriced ones, but there does seem to be a stubborn streak that refuses to drop prices to a level where items will actually sell. It happens with AF lenses too - I see ones that have had appalling reviews here listed for £70. Oddly enough, they don't tend to sell...

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