NEW Spotmatic?

**rayallen** · 03-29-2009, 03:02 AM

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Have you noticed that the auction finishes on April 1?
Might be just coincidence but the cynic in me feels a little uneasy.

Mind you, I would like to have it but I risk physical harm if I am caught buying another film camera.

It will be interesting to see what it eventually goes for.

séamuis · 03-29-2009, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

Have you noticed that the auction finishes on April 1?
Might be just coincidence but the cynic in me feels a little uneasy.

Mind you, I would like to have it but I risk physical harm if I am caught buying another film camera.

It will be interesting to see what it eventually goes for.

I would say coincidence. I still see nothing fishy about this...

k100d · 04-01-2009, 10:54 AM

6 hours to go, the price still seems reasonable

geauxpez · 04-01-2009, 12:14 PM

Yep -- not long now...at $227, I'd be tempted to bid.

séamuis · 04-01-2009, 12:19 PM

if I hadn't just bought this PENTAX SMC MACRO-TAKUMAR 100mm f4/ESII/SPF/COLLECTOR - eBay (item 260382431086 end time Mar-30-09 17:01:42 PDT) I would as well.

geauxpez · 04-01-2009, 01:35 PM

NICE! My recent Henry's win (an LX) is present'y at Eric's for CLA, so my budget is pretty busted as well.

séamuis · 04-01-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by geauxpez

NICE! My recent Henry's win (an LX) is present'y at Eric's for CLA, so my budget is pretty busted as well.

thanks. price went higher than I really wanted (go figure) but considering its practically NIB with hood and all the goodies that come along with a boxed lens (my favourite kind) it was really a steal. the lens alone usually goes for much more than that on the bay. im a sucker for Takumars (or any Pentax) that have the box and paperwork. I currently have three, this makes four.

felix68 · 04-01-2009, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Lower.

$1000 is what the MIB LX - that caused such a stir here last fall - went for.

monochrome,

Not to gloat, but the NIB LX sold for $1,600.

geauxpez · 04-01-2009, 05:34 PM

$430.25 -- pretty reasonable I think.

J.Scott · 04-02-2009, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by snkenai

I think it said sealed but one pic shows lense peaking out

Steve

Well it's gone! For a mere $430 US.

What I think I am seeing is the wrinkles and smudge marks of the plastic bag over the lens cap. I think the plastic bag is pulled tightly over the lens cap in that image. In the other images you can clearly see the seam of the plastic bag in the same position and the plastic covering is a bit more visible there.

The seller is making a huge deal out of the fact that it is sealed in a factory wrap. To have it not sealed would be a reason for the buyer to be pissed.

séamuis · 04-03-2009, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by geauxpez

$430.25 -- pretty reasonable I think.

pretty much where I figured it would sell. very reasonable. someone got a very nice piece of history.

séamuis · 04-03-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Does AOC have a museum in Tokyo? If so I wouldn't mind visiting, and seeing such stuff there...

yes they do but its in Mashiko not Tokyo.
PENTAX Camera Museum : PENTAX
PENTAX CAMERA MUSEUM

ppro · 04-04-2009, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by Ira

How come there's not one photo showing the camera unwrapped?

I don't buy it--seems fishy.

Also, if you study the one photo where the lens is peaking out of the plastic, it sure doesn't look mint.

Finally, they should be giving the camera's serial #--not the lens's or the copyright date on the manual.

What he said...

**rayallen** · 04-05-2009, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

thanks. price went higher than I really wanted (go figure) but considering its practically NIB with hood and all the goodies that come along with a boxed lens (my favourite kind) it was really a steal. the lens alone usually goes for much more than that on the bay. im a sucker for Takumars (or any Pentax) that have the box and paperwork. I currently have three, this makes four.

When you get it can you let us know if it was exactly as described. Also could you post some hi-res images. I would really like to see it.

séamuis · 04-05-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

When you get it can you let us know if it was exactly as described. Also could you post some hi-res images. I would really like to see it.

no problem.

03-29-2009, 03:02 AM	#16
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	And the auction finishes on... Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Have you noticed that the auction finishes on April 1? Might be just coincidence but the cynic in me feels a little uneasy. Mind you, I would like to have it but I risk physical harm if I am caught buying another film camera. It will be interesting to see what it eventually goes for.

04-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#23
felix68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 281	LX Went For $1,600 Originally posted by monochrome Lower. $1000 is what the MIB LX - that caused such a stir here last fall - went for. monochrome, Not to gloat, but the NIB LX sold for $1,600.

04-05-2009, 02:54 PM	#29
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Can you post pics when you get it? Originally posted by séamuis thanks. price went higher than I really wanted (go figure) but considering its practically NIB with hood and all the goodies that come along with a boxed lens (my favourite kind) it was really a steal. the lens alone usually goes for much more than that on the bay. im a sucker for Takumars (or any Pentax) that have the box and paperwork. I currently have three, this makes four. When you get it can you let us know if it was exactly as described. Also could you post some hi-res images. I would really like to see it.

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03-29-2009, 06:22 AM	#17
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by rayallen Have you noticed that the auction finishes on April 1? Might be just coincidence but the cynic in me feels a little uneasy. Mind you, I would like to have it but I risk physical harm if I am caught buying another film camera. It will be interesting to see what it eventually goes for. I would say coincidence. I still see nothing fishy about this...

04-01-2009, 10:54 AM	#18
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	6 hours to go, the price still seems reasonable

04-01-2009, 12:14 PM	#19
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196 Original Poster	Yep -- not long now...at $227, I'd be tempted to bid.

04-01-2009, 12:19 PM	#20
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	if I hadn't just bought this PENTAX SMC MACRO-TAKUMAR 100mm f4/ESII/SPF/COLLECTOR - eBay (item 260382431086 end time Mar-30-09 17:01:42 PDT) I would as well.

04-01-2009, 01:35 PM	#21
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196 Original Poster	NICE! My recent Henry's win (an LX) is present'y at Eric's for CLA, so my budget is pretty busted as well.

04-01-2009, 01:55 PM	#22
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by geauxpez NICE! My recent Henry's win (an LX) is present'y at Eric's for CLA, so my budget is pretty busted as well. thanks. price went higher than I really wanted (go figure) but considering its practically NIB with hood and all the goodies that come along with a boxed lens (my favourite kind) it was really a steal. the lens alone usually goes for much more than that on the bay. im a sucker for Takumars (or any Pentax) that have the box and paperwork. I currently have three, this makes four.

04-01-2009, 05:34 PM	#24
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196 Original Poster	$430.25 -- pretty reasonable I think.

04-02-2009, 04:41 PM	#25
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by snkenai I think it said sealed but one pic shows lense peaking out Steve Well it's gone! For a mere $430 US. What I think I am seeing is the wrinkles and smudge marks of the plastic bag over the lens cap. I think the plastic bag is pulled tightly over the lens cap in that image. In the other images you can clearly see the seam of the plastic bag in the same position and the plastic covering is a bit more visible there. The seller is making a huge deal out of the fact that it is sealed in a factory wrap. To have it not sealed would be a reason for the buyer to be pissed.

04-03-2009, 09:09 AM	#26
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by geauxpez $430.25 -- pretty reasonable I think. pretty much where I figured it would sell. very reasonable. someone got a very nice piece of history.

04-03-2009, 05:25 PM	#27
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Quote: Does AOC have a museum in Tokyo? If so I wouldn't mind visiting, and seeing such stuff there... yes they do but its in Mashiko not Tokyo. PENTAX Camera Museum : PENTAX PENTAX CAMERA MUSEUM

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04-04-2009, 07:40 AM	#28
ppro Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3	Originally posted by Ira How come there's not one photo showing the camera unwrapped? I don't buy it--seems fishy. Also, if you study the one photo where the lens is peaking out of the plastic, it sure doesn't look mint. Finally, they should be giving the camera's serial #--not the lens's or the copyright date on the manual. What he said...

04-05-2009, 03:14 PM	#30
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by rayallen When you get it can you let us know if it was exactly as described. Also could you post some hi-res images. I would really like to see it. no problem.