This must be a very special Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Lens on Ebay

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I just came across this and have sent an email for a giggle asking what is so special with this one to the one from dcxpert here in Australia for $1999

Brand NEW Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm F2.8 ED SDM WR Lens | eBay

$9000 seems just a little excessive for what they claim is Australian stock and warranty.

Unregistered User 8 · 12-03-2017, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by Tony Growden

I just came across this and have sent an email for a giggle asking what is so special with this one to the one from dcxpert here in Australia for $1999

Looking forward to seeing any reply you get Tony.

**i_trax** · 12-03-2017, 03:33 AM

some retailers just to do that while the item is out of stock, why??

pathdoc · 12-03-2017, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

some retailers just to do that while the item is out of stock, why??

It saves them from having to pull down the listing and create a new one while they wait for more stock.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2017, 05:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by i_trax

some retailers just to do that while the item is out of stock, why??

There's always a chance...

**patrick9** · 12-03-2017, 09:16 AM

Well shoot it won't post to the U.S.

Lord Lucan · 12-03-2017, 10:09 AM - **1 Like**

Look on the bright side, they say :

Quote:

We do not charge a surcharge for any payment method

I bet they don't.

Tony Growden · 12-03-2017, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by i_trax

some retailers just to do that while the item is out of stock, why??

Spot on - got this reply.

New message from: eclipse_estore_au (22,467YellowShooting Star)
It's currently out of stock , sorry

**disasterfilm** · 12-03-2017, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Tony Growden

Spot on - got this reply.

New message from: eclipse_estore_au (22,467YellowShooting Star)
It's currently out of stock , sorry

Your reply: "well I would like to buy this special out-of-stock one. No one has been able to sell me a copy of this particular variant. Sometimes they have them listed but they get replaced by the way more common 'In Stock' variety."

**c.a.m** · 12-03-2017, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by disasterfilm

"well I would like to buy this special out-of-stock one. No one has been able to sell me a copy of this particular variant.

This seems to be the first demonstration of a new principle - Schrödinger's Lens-Buying Paradox. The out-of-stock lens exists and it doesn't exist. Depending on it's state, the out-of-stock lens might be available for purchase until it is observed in an on-line advertisement; then it ceases to be available.

- Craig

**disasterfilm** · 12-03-2017, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

This seems to be the first demonstration of a new principle - Schrödinger's Lens-Buying Paradox. The out-of-stock lens exists and it doesn't exist. Depending on it's state, the out-of-stock lens might be available for purchase until it is observed in an on-line advertisement; then it ceases to be available.

- Craig

Wouldn't having one of these then paradoxically be worth 9,000 kangarollars???

pathdoc · 12-08-2017, 06:06 AM

When the stock is back in, the Schrodinger wave function collapses and the price charged does the same.

**shardulm** · 12-08-2017, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Tony Growden

Spot on - got this reply.

New message from: eclipse_estore_au (22,467YellowShooting Star)
It's currently out of stock , sorry

Very poor customer service.. I would just buy it from one other seller and ship it to the buyer for a profit.

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12-03-2017, 04:01 PM	#10
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Schrödinger's Lens-Buying Paradox Originally posted by disasterfilm "well I would like to buy this special out-of-stock one. No one has been able to sell me a copy of this particular variant. This seems to be the first demonstration of a new principle - Schrödinger's Lens-Buying Paradox. The out-of-stock lens exists and it doesn't exist. Depending on it's state, the out-of-stock lens might be available for purchase until it is observed in an on-line advertisement; then it ceases to be available. - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 12-03-2017 at 04:13 PM.

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12-03-2017, 01:33 AM	#2
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Tony Growden I just came across this and have sent an email for a giggle asking what is so special with this one to the one from dcxpert here in Australia for $1999 Looking forward to seeing any reply you get Tony.

12-03-2017, 03:33 AM	#3
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	some retailers just to do that while the item is out of stock, why??

12-03-2017, 04:40 AM	#4
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by i_trax some retailers just to do that while the item is out of stock, why?? It saves them from having to pull down the listing and create a new one while they wait for more stock.

12-03-2017, 05:05 AM - 1 Like	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by i_trax some retailers just to do that while the item is out of stock, why?? There's always a chance...

12-03-2017, 09:16 AM	#6
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Well shoot it won't post to the U.S.

12-03-2017, 10:09 AM - 1 Like	#7
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,963	Look on the bright side, they say : Quote: We do not charge a surcharge for any payment method I bet they don't.

12-03-2017, 01:32 PM	#8
Tony Growden Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 61 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax some retailers just to do that while the item is out of stock, why?? Spot on - got this reply. New message from: eclipse_estore_au (22,467YellowShooting Star) It's currently out of stock , sorry

12-03-2017, 02:37 PM	#9
disasterfilm Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 406	Originally posted by Tony Growden Spot on - got this reply. New message from: eclipse_estore_au (22,467YellowShooting Star) It's currently out of stock , sorry Your reply: "well I would like to buy this special out-of-stock one. No one has been able to sell me a copy of this particular variant. Sometimes they have them listed but they get replaced by the way more common 'In Stock' variety."

12-03-2017, 06:03 PM	#11
disasterfilm Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 406	Originally posted by c.a.m This seems to be the first demonstration of a new principle - Schrödinger's Lens-Buying Paradox. The out-of-stock lens exists and it doesn't exist. Depending on it's state, the out-of-stock lens might be available for purchase until it is observed in an on-line advertisement; then it ceases to be available. - Craig Wouldn't having one of these then paradoxically be worth 9,000 kangarollars???

12-08-2017, 06:06 AM	#12
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	When the stock is back in, the Schrodinger wave function collapses and the price charged does the same.

12-08-2017, 08:59 AM	#13
shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Originally posted by Tony Growden Spot on - got this reply. New message from: eclipse_estore_au (22,467YellowShooting Star) It's currently out of stock , sorry Very poor customer service.. I would just buy it from one other seller and ship it to the buyer for a profit.