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

Pentax smc DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens
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stormtech · 09-01-2012, 09:59 AM

Doc.......you're killing me!

I don't really need or want this lens, but at that price for a new one.......

I've never bought from Overstock - any feedback? I read through the description and it does in fact look new and not a refub.

mee · 09-01-2012, 10:32 AM

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

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Today $98.49

Item #: 12948380 High Sellout Risk
H 42" Low Profile Ceiling Fan...

Any chance of getting a 42" Low profile ceiling fan instead?

wasser · 09-01-2012, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

Doc.......you're killing me!

I don't really need or want this lens, but at that price for a new one.......

I've never bought from Overstock - any feedback? I read through the description and it does in fact look new and not a refub.

I usually use Reseller Ratings for feedback and they seem to have a very low rating: 3.18/10.

However, I purchased a tripod from them a couple years ago without issue. It was the cheapest price I could find, shipped quickly, and arrived undamaged.

causey · 09-01-2012, 11:18 AM

I've bought from them numerous times, even rugs and small pieces of furniture--no problems. (Looking in my Overstock account, I see 5 items bought from them this year alone, including an inversion table.)
You can use one of retailmenot's codes: Overstock Coupon Codes: Coupons, Promo Codes, Free Shipping for Overstock.com

If you are a new customer, the 12% off link might work. Otherwise, the FREE SHIPPING ON ELECTRONICS is sure to work.

Docrwm, thanks for the link! I've ordered one. I had/sold a few copies of the kit lens, but keep coming back to it. It's light and very sharp in the 20-40mm range. With the WR, it's even nicer.

Boker · 09-01-2012, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by stormtech

Doc.......you're killing me!

I don't really need or want this lens, but at that price for a new one.......

I've never bought from Overstock - any feedback? I read through the description and it does in fact look new and not a refub.

Bought from them once,very bad experience,paid money,got nothing.They agreed to returning faulty item but got no money back

Docrwm · 09-01-2012, 12:35 PM

I've bought from them over the years. Never had a bad experience. Had to return one item, took a while but got my credit. I took a chance on this one as Amazon has it for around $170. I have a model II that I use a bit on my K-x. I figured it couldn't hurt to upgrade to the WR model in case I want to use it on the K-5.

Last edited by Docrwm; 09-01-2012 at 12:42 PM.

elliott · 09-01-2012, 12:44 PM

I bought my Rokinon 8mm fisheye from Overstock a while ago, no problems at all.

Quicksand · 09-01-2012, 04:56 PM

Gah, sold out.

Docrwm · 09-04-2012, 05:05 PM

Finally shipped at 5:34pm today.......

Youngster · 09-05-2012, 10:21 AM - **1 Like**

I ordered this lens from overstock.com, this is what I received today. Keep in mind I am not joking. This is for real:

(At least the shipping was really fast). They are giving me a shipping label and a refund.
Part of the original description, did say ceiling fan but the photo did show the lens and the correct specs.

JinDesu · 09-05-2012, 10:22 AM

LOL!?

That's hilarious... unfortunate, but I cannot stop smiling!

**crewl1** · 09-05-2012, 10:28 AM

What!!?!!
(I hear the fans work great but the Pentax mount adapters are hard to find, and putting a 2x converter really degrades the airflow.)

Youngster · 09-05-2012, 10:40 AM

Yeah, the customer service rep got a good laugh out of it too.

For those of you who did order this, check your UPS shipping tracking info, if it is 18.5lbs, then it is a ceiling fan, or you really lucked out with a massive 1000mm lens. You can decide what the odds are of that.

Docrwm · 09-05-2012, 10:42 AM

Thanks, mine is 18.5 lbs too. Now to deal with Overstock.com.

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09-01-2012, 11:18 AM	#5
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	I've bought from them numerous times, even rugs and small pieces of furniture--no problems. (Looking in my Overstock account, I see 5 items bought from them this year alone, including an inversion table.) You can use one of retailmenot's codes: Overstock Coupon Codes: Coupons, Promo Codes, Free Shipping for Overstock.com If you are a new customer, the 12% off link might work. Otherwise, the FREE SHIPPING ON ELECTRONICS is sure to work. Docrwm, thanks for the link! I've ordered one. I had/sold a few copies of the kit lens, but keep coming back to it. It's light and very sharp in the 20-40mm range. With the WR, it's even nicer. Last edited by causey; 09-01-2012 at 03:10 PM.

09-05-2012, 10:40 AM	#14
Youngster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 233	LOL Yeah, the customer service rep got a good laugh out of it too. For those of you who did order this, check your UPS shipping tracking info, if it is 18.5lbs, then it is a ceiling fan, or you really lucked out with a massive 1000mm lens. You can decide what the odds are of that.

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09-01-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Doc.......you're killing me! I don't really need or want this lens, but at that price for a new one....... I've never bought from Overstock - any feedback? I read through the description and it does in fact look new and not a refub.

09-01-2012, 10:32 AM	#3
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Quote: Pentax smc DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens Write a review Today $98.49 Item #: 12948380 High Sellout Risk H 42" Low Profile Ceiling Fan... Any chance of getting a 42" Low profile ceiling fan instead?

09-01-2012, 11:10 AM	#4
wasser Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northern ca Photos: Gallery Posts: 427	Originally posted by stormtech Doc.......you're killing me! I don't really need or want this lens, but at that price for a new one....... I've never bought from Overstock - any feedback? I read through the description and it does in fact look new and not a refub. I usually use Reseller Ratings for feedback and they seem to have a very low rating: 3.18/10. However, I purchased a tripod from them a couple years ago without issue. It was the cheapest price I could find, shipped quickly, and arrived undamaged.

09-01-2012, 11:32 AM	#6
Boker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SW Florida Posts: 234	Originally posted by stormtech Doc.......you're killing me! I don't really need or want this lens, but at that price for a new one....... I've never bought from Overstock - any feedback? I read through the description and it does in fact look new and not a refub. Bought from them once,very bad experience,paid money,got nothing.They agreed to returning faulty item but got no money back

09-01-2012, 12:35 PM	#7
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	I've bought from them over the years. Never had a bad experience. Had to return one item, took a while but got my credit. I took a chance on this one as Amazon has it for around $170. I have a model II that I use a bit on my K-x. I figured it couldn't hurt to upgrade to the WR model in case I want to use it on the K-5. Last edited by Docrwm; 09-01-2012 at 12:42 PM.

09-01-2012, 12:44 PM	#8
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	I bought my Rokinon 8mm fisheye from Overstock a while ago, no problems at all.

09-01-2012, 04:56 PM	#9
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Gah, sold out.

09-04-2012, 05:05 PM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Finally shipped at 5:34pm today.......

09-05-2012, 10:22 AM	#12
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	LOL!? That's hilarious... unfortunate, but I cannot stop smiling!

09-05-2012, 10:28 AM	#13
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	What!!?!! (I hear the fans work great but the Pentax mount adapters are hard to find, and putting a 2x converter really degrades the airflow.)

09-05-2012, 10:42 AM	#15
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Thanks, mine is 18.5 lbs too. Now to deal with Overstock.com.

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