Paying too much for sentimentality: Pentax auto 110

Erich_H · 02-01-2020, 09:13 AM - **1 Like**

Hi all!

I just paid almost $80 for a complete Pentax auto 110 kit.

Three lenses, winder, flash, complete filter set, hoods, and manual in original box. Box victim of a little maltreatment.

This was a completely emotional, hankering for bygones type purchase.

I bought that same kit in 1978, and have always regretted selling it.

I doubt that I am going to use the body much, but the lenses will be adapted to my Q and m4/3 bodies.

I've also got my eye on a 70 mm, which I never had, back in the day. Serious hoarding tendencies?

So, what I meant to ask you guys was: do you think I paid to much for sentimental reasons, or could this be considered a correct pricing, with facts alone in mind?

Thanks/Erik

Last edited by Erich_H; 02-01-2020 at 04:05 PM.

rjm007 · 02-01-2020, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

For a complete set - $80 are you kidding ? I'd have bought it and I'm not a huge fan of 110 film. Given that the film stock is available I'd have definitely bought it :-)

Pricewise I'd day for a full kit it was a bargain.

**termy** · 02-01-2020, 09:33 AM - **3 Likes**

it wasnt a bargain.

It was daylight robbery.

You daylight robbed the seller

texandrews · 02-01-2020, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

At this point it's a collector's item, and $80 is not too much for that. It's 2020---$80 bucks just ain't that much----it translates to just over $20 in 1978 dollars.

Erich_H · 02-01-2020, 09:52 AM

Thanks guys!

Exactly what I wanted to hear!

So, you think I should go for the 70mm at around $25?

Thanks/Erik

texandrews · 02-01-2020, 10:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Erich_H

Thanks guys!

Exactly what I wanted to hear!

So, you think I should go for the 70mm at around $25?

Thanks/Erik

Yes---add it in.

Erich_H · 02-01-2020, 10:08 AM

Hmmm, then I would only be missing the 20-40, the 18 Pan Focus, and the Soligor 1.7x tele converter...

Thanks/Erik

Last edited by Erich_H; 02-01-2020 at 03:02 PM.

tuco · 02-01-2020, 10:10 AM - **1 Like**

If you want it and can afford it, suppress that buyer's remorse.

Erich_H · 02-01-2020, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by tuco

If you want it and can afford it, suppress that buyer's remorse.

I am not a hoarder. It just looks that way.

Thanks/Erik

ronniemac · 02-01-2020, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

You'll need a set of Lensbaby aperture disks to work with a range of apertures other than wide open. These cost less than $10 (in the UK) and fit perfectly into the Fotodiox PTX 110 P/Q lens mount adapter.

**PJ1** · 02-01-2020, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Absolute bargain. I got the same lot (without box) for about that price. I will never use the body but the lenses (plus the close up filters) were worth it.

**TwoUptons** · 02-01-2020, 04:24 PM - **1 Like**

Isn’t paying too much basically the definition of sentimentality?

But I’ve spent more for less...

-Eric

**clickclick** · 02-01-2020, 06:14 PM - **1 Like**

Nice score. Enjoy!

**monochrome** · 02-01-2020, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Erich_H

Hi all!

I just paid almost $80 for a complete Pentax auto 110 kit.

Three lenses, winder, flash, complete filter set, hoods, and manual in original box. Box victim of a little maltreatment.

This was a completely emotional, hankering for bygones type purchase.

I bought that same kit in 1978, and have always regretted selling it.

I doubt that I am going to use the body much, but the lenses will be adapted to my Q and m4/3 bodies.

I've also got my eye on a 70 mm, which I never had, back in the day. Serious hoarding tendencies?

So, what I meant to ask you guys was: do you think I paid to much for sentimental reasons, or could this be considered a correct pricing, with facts alone in mind?

Thanks/Erik

I collect Pentax oddities. I paid around $300 for the deluxe set of all the lenses, filters and accessories, complete in near mint condition box and including the (awful design) briefcase in its original cardboard shipping sheath and 3 expired rolls off 110 film. I thought my price was fair. I think your price is more than fair.

Erich_H · 02-01-2020, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I collect Pentax oddities. I paid around $300 for the deluxe set of all the lenses, filters and accessories, complete in near mint condition box and including the (awful design) briefcase in its original cardboard shipping sheath and 3 expired rolls off 110 film. I thought my price was fair. I think your price is more than fair.

Wow. Thanks for the input from all of you! It feels good to know that I didn't overpay, even though I'm not going to resell it. They'll probably have to pry it from my cold dead hands.

I don't think I can remember any briefcase. The set I bought in '78 was just in the red box. No briefcase.

Meanwhile, I've ordered a pair of m4/3 adapters from China. And, somewhere, I've got an Agfa color negative film which I got on a flea market together with an Agfa sensor pocket camera...

Thanks, and a nice Sunday to all/Erik

02-01-2020, 09:13 AM - 1 Like	#1
Erich_H Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 176	Paying too much for sentimentality: Pentax auto 110 Hi all! I just paid almost $80 for a complete Pentax auto 110 kit. Three lenses, winder, flash, complete filter set, hoods, and manual in original box. Box victim of a little maltreatment. This was a completely emotional, hankering for bygones type purchase. I bought that same kit in 1978, and have always regretted selling it. I doubt that I am going to use the body much, but the lenses will be adapted to my Q and m4/3 bodies. I've also got my eye on a 70 mm, which I never had, back in the day. Serious hoarding tendencies? So, what I meant to ask you guys was: do you think I paid to much for sentimental reasons, or could this be considered a correct pricing, with facts alone in mind? Thanks/Erik Last edited by Erich_H; 02-01-2020 at 04:05 PM.

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rjm007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uxbridge UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 218	For a complete set - $80 are you kidding ? I'd have bought it and I'm not a huge fan of 110 film. Given that the film stock is available I'd have definitely bought it :-) Pricewise I'd day for a full kit it was a bargain.

02-01-2020, 09:33 AM - 3 Likes	#3
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,154	it wasnt a bargain. It was daylight robbery. You daylight robbed the seller

02-01-2020, 09:52 AM - 1 Like	#4
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	At this point it's a collector's item, and $80 is not too much for that. It's 2020---$80 bucks just ain't that much----it translates to just over $20 in 1978 dollars.

02-01-2020, 09:52 AM	#5
Erich_H Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 176 Original Poster	Thanks guys! Exactly what I wanted to hear! So, you think I should go for the 70mm at around $25? Thanks/Erik

02-01-2020, 10:03 AM - 1 Like	#6
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Originally posted by Erich_H Thanks guys! Exactly what I wanted to hear! So, you think I should go for the 70mm at around $25? Thanks/Erik Yes---add it in.

02-01-2020, 10:08 AM	#7
Erich_H Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 176 Original Poster	Hmmm, then I would only be missing the 20-40, the 18 Pan Focus, and the Soligor 1.7x tele converter... Thanks/Erik Last edited by Erich_H; 02-01-2020 at 03:02 PM.

02-01-2020, 10:10 AM - 1 Like	#8
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	If you want it and can afford it, suppress that buyer's remorse.

02-01-2020, 10:19 AM	#9
Erich_H Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 176 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco If you want it and can afford it, suppress that buyer's remorse. I am not a hoarder. It just looks that way. Thanks/Erik

02-01-2020, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#10
ronniemac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oxford Photos: Albums Posts: 244	You'll need a set of Lensbaby aperture disks to work with a range of apertures other than wide open. These cost less than $10 (in the UK) and fit perfectly into the Fotodiox PTX 110 P/Q lens mount adapter.

02-01-2020, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#11
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,483	Absolute bargain. I got the same lot (without box) for about that price. I will never use the body but the lenses (plus the close up filters) were worth it.

02-01-2020, 04:24 PM - 1 Like	#12
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,211	Isn’t paying too much basically the definition of sentimentality? But I’ve spent more for less... -Eric

02-01-2020, 06:14 PM - 1 Like	#13
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Nice score. Enjoy!

02-01-2020, 06:18 PM - 1 Like	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Erich_H Hi all! I just paid almost $80 for a complete Pentax auto 110 kit. Three lenses, winder, flash, complete filter set, hoods, and manual in original box. Box victim of a little maltreatment. This was a completely emotional, hankering for bygones type purchase. I bought that same kit in 1978, and have always regretted selling it. I doubt that I am going to use the body much, but the lenses will be adapted to my Q and m4/3 bodies. I've also got my eye on a 70 mm, which I never had, back in the day. Serious hoarding tendencies? So, what I meant to ask you guys was: do you think I paid to much for sentimental reasons, or could this be considered a correct pricing, with facts alone in mind? Thanks/Erik I collect Pentax oddities. I paid around $300 for the deluxe set of all the lenses, filters and accessories, complete in near mint condition box and including the (awful design) briefcase in its original cardboard shipping sheath and 3 expired rolls off 110 film. I thought my price was fair. I think your price is more than fair.

02-01-2020, 09:06 PM	#15
Erich_H Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 176 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome I collect Pentax oddities. I paid around $300 for the deluxe set of all the lenses, filters and accessories, complete in near mint condition box and including the (awful design) briefcase in its original cardboard shipping sheath and 3 expired rolls off 110 film. I thought my price was fair. I think your price is more than fair. Wow. Thanks for the input from all of you! It feels good to know that I didn't overpay, even though I'm not going to resell it. They'll probably have to pry it from my cold dead hands. I don't think I can remember any briefcase. The set I bought in '78 was just in the red box. No briefcase. Meanwhile, I've ordered a pair of m4/3 adapters from China. And, somewhere, I've got an Agfa color negative film which I got on a flea market together with an Agfa sensor pocket camera... Thanks, and a nice Sunday to all/Erik

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