18-55 WR for $101 out the door this weekend

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Pentax smc DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens
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Docrwm · 09-06-2012, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by causey

Might be the person I've just chatted with (Kayla)...

No, but glad you got one that was at least polite and seemed to understand.

She looked at the listing for the item and agreed a) that they offered the Pentax lens, b) that they sell a variety of pentax lenses not just this one, c) there is a weird statemtn about a ceiling fan but when you click on <more> it takes you to the tecnical specifications for the Pentax 18-55WR, d) her computer showed 2 in stock, e) there was no way to be certain that the 2 listed were not another pair of ceiling fans, and f) that the situation was being sent to Special Customer Service for investigation. She read to me the note she attached, and it was basically spot on. It also said that I would like to get what I paid for if possible but do not want another 18lbs ceiling fan delivered to me. They are supposed to call me within 48 hours.

I got an email from Jennet confirming the above within 5 minutes of hanging up the phone. We shall see.

causey · 09-06-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

No, but glad you got one that was at least polite and seemed to understand.

She looked at the listing for the item and agreed a) that they offered the Pentax lens, b) that they sell a variety of pentax lenses not just this one, c) there is a weird statemtn about a ceiling fan but when you click on <more> it takes you to the tecnical specifications for the Pentax 18-55WR, d) her computer showed 2 in stock, e) there was no way to be certain that the 2 listed were not another pair of ceiling fans, and f) that the situation was being sent to Special Customer Service for investigation. She read to me the note she attached, and it was basically spot on. It also said that I would like to get what I paid for if possible but do not want another 18lbs ceiling fan delivered to me. They are supposed to call me within 48 hours. We shall see.

The person I talked with also said I'd be contacted for the return within two days. She said they'd send me the lens--but I can't see any Pentax 18-55mm WR on their website...

Docrwm · 09-06-2012, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by causey

The person I talked with also said I'd be contacted for the return within two days. She said they'd send me the lens--but I can't see any Pentax 18-55mm WR on their website...

Pentax smc DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens | Overstock.com

It says very high risk of sellout and Jennet told me that there were 2 showing on her screen. Perhaps the returns from us already back in their system?

seachunk2 · 09-06-2012, 04:34 PM

I had to go into work today but I left a note on the front door for UPS that if I get 18lbs of ceiling fan I have to refuse it but if I get a 1Lb lens I'll take the delivery. It turn out that the package tracking shows that I refused it. I have to assume I was shipped an 18Lb ceiling fan. Oh well. I already put the charge in dispute last night with AMEX. Hopefully OS will credit my account and that will be the end of this mess. I'm done with OS forever.

seachunk2 · 09-06-2012, 04:40 PM

I checked the link that Doc posted.
You would think that they would have fixed the ad by now.
They did manage to raise the price a few bucks.

LFLee · 09-06-2012, 04:45 PM

Sorry to those who ordered and got a fan....

But this is really funny!!! Thanks for the good laugh!

btw, my friend ordered a 18-55WR "openbox" lens from Abe of Maine for $90. It turns out it was a separated lens from a combo kit. So check Abe of Maine, sometime they will have the WR kit lens for around $100.

Lee

Docrwm · 09-06-2012, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

Sorry to those who ordered and got a fan....

But this is really funny!!! Thanks for the good laugh!

btw, my friend ordered a 18-55WR "openbox" lens from Abe of Maine for $90. It turns out it was a separated lens from a combo kit. So check Abe of Maine, sometime they will have the WR kit lens for around $100.

Lee

Lee,

A) Glad you are amused.

B) thanks for the tip.

stormtech · 09-06-2012, 05:21 PM

Same deal here - left a note for UPS that if the delivery from overstock was a ceiling fan to refuse delivery - no ceiling fan on my porch and the note is gone. Hope he taped the note to the box.

I was just writing an email to them on how I expect a speedy credit for my credit card, how bazaar this all was, and that this was my first order with overstock and will be my last.

Then when I pull up the product page to copy/paste the url, low and behold, there it is in stock again.......this makes the situation even worse in my eyes that they can't even pull the product page until they get it all sorted.

Docrwm · 09-06-2012, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

Same deal here - left a note for UPS that if the delivery from overstock was a ceiling fan to refuse delivery - no ceiling fan on my porch and the note is gone. Hope he taped the note to the box.

I was just writing an email to them on how I expect a speedy credit for my credit card, how bazaar this all was, and that this was my first order with overstock and will be my last.

Then when I pull up the product page to copy/paste the url, low and behold, there it is in stock again.......this makes the situation even worse in my eyes that they can't even pull the product page until they get it all sorted.

Stan,

I agree. Just FYI, for what its worth, the page is not searchable through their site. You can only read that page with the URL that we already have, so they have removed it from general access via their own sites search feature.

Sorry for all the trouble.

-Robert

causey · 09-06-2012, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by seachunk2

I had to go into work today but I left a note on the front door for UPS that if I get 18lbs of ceiling fan I have to refuse it but if I get a 1Lb lens I'll take the delivery. It turn out that the package tracking shows that I refused it. I have to assume I was shipped an 18Lb ceiling fan. Oh well. I already put the charge in dispute last night with AMEX. Hopefully OS will credit my account and that will be the end of this mess. I'm done with OS forever.

They'll refund your money, I'm sure--in case they don't have a lens to ship you.

K57XR · 09-06-2012, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Stan,

I agree. Just FYI, for what its worth, the page is not searchable through their site. You can only read that page with the URL that we already have, so they have removed it from general access via their own sites search feature.

Sorry for all the trouble.

-Robert

Actually if you search by item number (12948380) it will come up.....not that it matters..

stormtech · 09-07-2012, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Stan,
Sorry for all the trouble.
-Robert

Once again Robert there is no need to apologize. You did us all a great service in posting a "hot deal" and how it panned out is out of your control.

Please don't stop posting those deals - I am a sucker for a great bargain!

littledrawe · 09-07-2012, 01:08 AM

What was the speed on that fan, f1.2 ?????

Kguru · 09-07-2012, 04:18 AM

Originally posted by littledrawe

What was the speed on that fan, f1.2 ?????

It's three-speed 1.2.3

Also very considerate of website to include a warning if your camera is in excess of 110-120V plugging this lens in may result in fire and/or injury.

littledrawe · 09-07-2012, 09:34 AM

If you could get the lens in the center of the fan and then attach it to the camera you could have a windblown look portrait lens and that would be awesome!! You would need a good tethering cord to run the fan and the camera!!

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09-06-2012, 02:00 PM	#31
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by causey Might be the person I've just chatted with (Kayla)... No, but glad you got one that was at least polite and seemed to understand. She looked at the listing for the item and agreed a) that they offered the Pentax lens, b) that they sell a variety of pentax lenses not just this one, c) there is a weird statemtn about a ceiling fan but when you click on <more> it takes you to the tecnical specifications for the Pentax 18-55WR, d) her computer showed 2 in stock, e) there was no way to be certain that the 2 listed were not another pair of ceiling fans, and f) that the situation was being sent to Special Customer Service for investigation. She read to me the note she attached, and it was basically spot on. It also said that I would like to get what I paid for if possible but do not want another 18lbs ceiling fan delivered to me. They are supposed to call me within 48 hours. I got an email from Jennet confirming the above within 5 minutes of hanging up the phone. We shall see.

09-06-2012, 02:04 PM	#32
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by Docrwm No, but glad you got one that was at least polite and seemed to understand. She looked at the listing for the item and agreed a) that they offered the Pentax lens, b) that they sell a variety of pentax lenses not just this one, c) there is a weird statemtn about a ceiling fan but when you click on <more> it takes you to the tecnical specifications for the Pentax 18-55WR, d) her computer showed 2 in stock, e) there was no way to be certain that the 2 listed were not another pair of ceiling fans, and f) that the situation was being sent to Special Customer Service for investigation. She read to me the note she attached, and it was basically spot on. It also said that I would like to get what I paid for if possible but do not want another 18lbs ceiling fan delivered to me. They are supposed to call me within 48 hours. We shall see. The person I talked with also said I'd be contacted for the return within two days. She said they'd send me the lens--but I can't see any Pentax 18-55mm WR on their website...

09-06-2012, 02:06 PM	#33
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by causey The person I talked with also said I'd be contacted for the return within two days. She said they'd send me the lens--but I can't see any Pentax 18-55mm WR on their website... Pentax smc DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens \| Overstock.com It says very high risk of sellout and Jennet told me that there were 2 showing on her screen. Perhaps the returns from us already back in their system?

09-06-2012, 04:34 PM	#34
seachunk2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	I had to go into work today but I left a note on the front door for UPS that if I get 18lbs of ceiling fan I have to refuse it but if I get a 1Lb lens I'll take the delivery. It turn out that the package tracking shows that I refused it. I have to assume I was shipped an 18Lb ceiling fan. Oh well. I already put the charge in dispute last night with AMEX. Hopefully OS will credit my account and that will be the end of this mess. I'm done with OS forever.

09-06-2012, 04:40 PM	#35
seachunk2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	I checked the link that Doc posted. You would think that they would have fixed the ad by now. They did manage to raise the price a few bucks.

09-06-2012, 04:45 PM	#36
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Sorry to those who ordered and got a fan.... But this is really funny!!! Thanks for the good laugh! btw, my friend ordered a 18-55WR "openbox" lens from Abe of Maine for $90. It turns out it was a separated lens from a combo kit. So check Abe of Maine, sometime they will have the WR kit lens for around $100. Lee

09-06-2012, 04:58 PM	#37
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by LFLee Sorry to those who ordered and got a fan.... But this is really funny!!! Thanks for the good laugh! btw, my friend ordered a 18-55WR "openbox" lens from Abe of Maine for $90. It turns out it was a separated lens from a combo kit. So check Abe of Maine, sometime they will have the WR kit lens for around $100. Lee Lee, A) Glad you are amused. B) thanks for the tip.

09-06-2012, 05:21 PM	#38
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Same deal here - left a note for UPS that if the delivery from overstock was a ceiling fan to refuse delivery - no ceiling fan on my porch and the note is gone. Hope he taped the note to the box. I was just writing an email to them on how I expect a speedy credit for my credit card, how bazaar this all was, and that this was my first order with overstock and will be my last. Then when I pull up the product page to copy/paste the url, low and behold, there it is in stock again.......this makes the situation even worse in my eyes that they can't even pull the product page until they get it all sorted.

09-06-2012, 05:28 PM	#39
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech Same deal here - left a note for UPS that if the delivery from overstock was a ceiling fan to refuse delivery - no ceiling fan on my porch and the note is gone. Hope he taped the note to the box. I was just writing an email to them on how I expect a speedy credit for my credit card, how bazaar this all was, and that this was my first order with overstock and will be my last. Then when I pull up the product page to copy/paste the url, low and behold, there it is in stock again.......this makes the situation even worse in my eyes that they can't even pull the product page until they get it all sorted. Stan, I agree. Just FYI, for what its worth, the page is not searchable through their site. You can only read that page with the URL that we already have, so they have removed it from general access via their own sites search feature. Sorry for all the trouble. -Robert

09-06-2012, 05:34 PM	#40
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Originally posted by seachunk2 I had to go into work today but I left a note on the front door for UPS that if I get 18lbs of ceiling fan I have to refuse it but if I get a 1Lb lens I'll take the delivery. It turn out that the package tracking shows that I refused it. I have to assume I was shipped an 18Lb ceiling fan. Oh well. I already put the charge in dispute last night with AMEX. Hopefully OS will credit my account and that will be the end of this mess. I'm done with OS forever. They'll refund your money, I'm sure--in case they don't have a lens to ship you.

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09-06-2012, 09:42 PM	#41
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	Originally posted by Docrwm Stan, I agree. Just FYI, for what its worth, the page is not searchable through their site. You can only read that page with the URL that we already have, so they have removed it from general access via their own sites search feature. Sorry for all the trouble. -Robert Actually if you search by item number (12948380) it will come up.....not that it matters..

09-07-2012, 12:03 AM	#42
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Docrwm Stan, Sorry for all the trouble. -Robert Once again Robert there is no need to apologize. You did us all a great service in posting a "hot deal" and how it panned out is out of your control. Please don't stop posting those deals - I am a sucker for a great bargain!

09-07-2012, 01:08 AM	#43
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	What was the speed on that fan, f1.2 ?????

09-07-2012, 04:18 AM	#44
Kguru Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Perth - WestAust Posts: 602	Originally posted by littledrawe What was the speed on that fan, f1.2 ????? It's three-speed 1.2.3 Also very considerate of website to include a warning if your camera is in excess of 110-120V plugging this lens in may result in fire and/or injury.

09-07-2012, 09:34 AM	#45
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	If you could get the lens in the center of the fan and then attach it to the camera you could have a windblown look portrait lens and that would be awesome!! You would need a good tethering cord to run the fan and the camera!!