HD 150-450 Smoking Deal at B&H~

HD 150-450 Smoking Deal at B&H~ · **1 Like**

Pentax HD PENTAX D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW Lens 21340 B&H

I'm so tempted by this right now...

I was saying a week ago if the price ever dropped below $1750...
NOW IT HAS!

BirdDude007 · 08-30-2018, 06:15 PM - **1 Like**

That's a nice deal, I would have jumped on it basically because I was obsessing over getting one. But however I spotted this little beauty (I named it Beasty) at a pawn shop here in Vegas about six months ago priced at $1800. So I waited patiently because I knew Pentax users never visit these stores, I watched the price drop to $1460, and then come last Monday I popped in and noticed they dropped the price to$1260, the sales man said that the lens has been in there for about a year and no one looks at it. I tried it out on a K3 that was accompanying it on the shelf and it checks out in prestine like new condition. So I went home( because I didn't want them to know I really wanted the lens) and mulled over making them an offer, finally I called them and offered $1000 out the door(they eat taxes so they had to refigure the price to $929 so it would come out to $1000) they didn't hesitate on taking the deal. One hour later I'm heading home with this fine chunck of glass in my hands.
Now you all know what I'm doing this weekend....
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UserAccessDenied · 08-30-2018, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

That's a nice deal, I would have jumped on it basically because I was obsessing over getting one. But however I spotted this little beauty (I named it Beasty) at a pawn shop here in Vegas about six months ago priced at $1800. So I waited patiently because I knew Pentax users never visit these stores, I watched the price drop to $1460, and then come last Monday I popped in and noticed they dropped the price to$1260, the sales man said that the lens has been in there for about a year and no one looks at it. I tried it out on a K3 that was accompanying it on the shelf and it checks out in prestine like new condition. So I went home( because I didn't want them to know I really wanted the lens) and mulled over making them an offer, finally I called them and offered $1000 out the door(they eat taxes so they had to refigure the price to $929 so it would come out to $1000) they didn't hesitate on taking the deal. One hour later I'm heading home with this fine chunck of glass in my hands.
Now you all know what I'm doing this weekend....
Attachment 421065

I'm so happy for you!

My gut is twisting at the thought of this... That'll never happen to me! (Unless I win this beautiful K-1!)

Unfortunately on the rural side of the state where I live, the best you'll find in a pawn shop around here is a decent mitre saw and some lawnmower blades...

BirdDude007 · 08-31-2018, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

I'm so happy for you!

My gut is twisting at the thought of this... That'll never happen to me! (Unless I win this beautiful K-1!)

Unfortunately on the rural side of the state where I live, the best you'll find in a pawn shop around here is a decent mitre saw and some lawnmower blades...

one thing I learned about the rural pawn shops is they have hidden treasures, I visited every one that I came across and gave them my card. Told them to call me if they just want to get rid of a bunch of lenses/cameras they can't sell. And it wasn't long before I got a call one day saying they have a box of lenses and old cameras they no longer wanted. When I got there they handed the box to me, I spotted an A 50 f1.7 that looked in ok shape and what looked like a cool old antique camera, I offered ten bucks and walked out with the box in tow. Once I got home I started going through it, it had like four old lenses that weren't worth much, one of them was a nice Canon zoom, but when I picked up the Pentax 50, I couldn't believe my eyes, this thing is in mint condition! Then I discovered an old German Ikonta camera made back in the thirties in mint condition, I did some research and discovered it is worth $300-$400. I still have it on my shelf. Also in the box was a Pentax Program Plus, ZX-30, and a ZX-7 all in working condition.
So.....yeah you can find killer deals especially if you are patient and persistent. Since I have moved back to Vegas, I have constantly dropped into all the pawn shops here and have discovered many a deal.

GinaC · 08-31-2018, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

one thing I learned about the rural pawn shops is they have hidden treasures, I visited every one that I came across and gave them my card. Told them to call me if they just want to get rid of a bunch of lenses/cameras they can't sell. And it wasn't long before I got a call one day saying they have a box of lenses and old cameras they no longer wanted. When I got there they handed the box to me, I spotted an A 50 f1.7 that looked in ok shape and what looked like a cool old antique camera, I offered ten bucks and walked out with the box in tow. Once I got home I started going through it, it had like four old lenses that weren't worth much, one of them was a nice Canon zoom, but when I picked up the Pentax 50, I couldn't believe my eyes, this thing is in mint condition! Then I discovered an old German Ikonta camera made back in the thirties in mint condition, I did some research and discovered it is worth $300-$400. I still have it on my shelf. Also in the box was a Pentax Program Plus, ZX-30, and a ZX-7 all in working condition.
So.....yeah you can find killer deals especially if you are patient and persistent. Since I have moved back to Vegas, I have constantly dropped into all the pawn shops here and have discovered many a deal.

Wow! What a find! Great story! Great lesson!

UserAccessDenied · 08-31-2018, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

one thing I learned about the rural pawn shops is they have hidden treasures, I visited every one that I came across and gave them my card. Told them to call me if they just want to get rid of a bunch of lenses/cameras they can't sell. And it wasn't long before I got a call one day saying they have a box of lenses and old cameras they no longer wanted. When I got there they handed the box to me, I spotted an A 50 f1.7 that looked in ok shape and what looked like a cool old antique camera, I offered ten bucks and walked out with the box in tow. Once I got home I started going through it, it had like four old lenses that weren't worth much, one of them was a nice Canon zoom, but when I picked up the Pentax 50, I couldn't believe my eyes, this thing is in mint condition! Then I discovered an old German Ikonta camera made back in the thirties in mint condition, I did some research and discovered it is worth $300-$400. I still have it on my shelf. Also in the box was a Pentax Program Plus, ZX-30, and a ZX-7 all in working condition.
So.....yeah you can find killer deals especially if you are patient and persistent. Since I have moved back to Vegas, I have constantly dropped into all the pawn shops here and have discovered many a deal.

I've heard Vegas is one of the best places to score pawn shop deals!

I'm guessing people on vacation losing their money and selling whatever they brought with them to get home/pay the bill!

That includes the occasional DFA 150-450 apparently!!

**mike.hiran** · 08-31-2018, 05:05 PM

So how much was b&h selling the 150-450 for? I'm seeing it now for 1744...

**clickclick** · 08-31-2018, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

One hour later I'm heading home with this fine chunck of glass in my hands.

Very nice snag! I was happy to pay double that in 2016. You're going to love this lens.

**clickclick** · 08-31-2018, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

I've heard Vegas is one of the best places to score pawn shop deals!

Hadn't thought about it (why would one?), but so obvious once said!

**clickclick** · 08-31-2018, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by mike.hiran

So how much was b&h selling the 150-450 for? I'm seeing it now for 1744...

I think that was the price.

**onlineflyer** · 08-31-2018, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

Unfortunately it will have to wait...
Planning a surprise 30th birthday for my wife that has doubled in cost over the last week and already exceeded my budget... And I haven't even bought decorations yet!

Who would have thought renting a massive 60' adult bounce house would be $500 for a day!?

Now that you posted it on the internet, it will no longer be a surprise since we're likely to spill the beans.

We're just trying to help you out on this. Seriously, it's great that you prioritize family over material goods (and that lens is a good one).

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08-30-2018, 06:15 PM - 1 Like	#31
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	That's a nice deal, I would have jumped on it basically because I was obsessing over getting one. But however I spotted this little beauty (I named it Beasty) at a pawn shop here in Vegas about six months ago priced at $1800. So I waited patiently because I knew Pentax users never visit these stores, I watched the price drop to $1460, and then come last Monday I popped in and noticed they dropped the price to$1260, the sales man said that the lens has been in there for about a year and no one looks at it. I tried it out on a K3 that was accompanying it on the shelf and it checks out in prestine like new condition. So I went home( because I didn't want them to know I really wanted the lens) and mulled over making them an offer, finally I called them and offered $1000 out the door(they eat taxes so they had to refigure the price to $929 so it would come out to $1000) they didn't hesitate on taking the deal. One hour later I'm heading home with this fine chunck of glass in my hands. Now you all know what I'm doing this weekend....

08-30-2018, 06:22 PM	#32
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677 Original Poster	Originally posted by BirdDude007 That's a nice deal, I would have jumped on it basically because I was obsessing over getting one. But however I spotted this little beauty (I named it Beasty) at a pawn shop here in Vegas about six months ago priced at $1800. So I waited patiently because I knew Pentax users never visit these stores, I watched the price drop to $1460, and then come last Monday I popped in and noticed they dropped the price to$1260, the sales man said that the lens has been in there for about a year and no one looks at it. I tried it out on a K3 that was accompanying it on the shelf and it checks out in prestine like new condition. So I went home( because I didn't want them to know I really wanted the lens) and mulled over making them an offer, finally I called them and offered $1000 out the door(they eat taxes so they had to refigure the price to $929 so it would come out to $1000) they didn't hesitate on taking the deal. One hour later I'm heading home with this fine chunck of glass in my hands. Now you all know what I'm doing this weekend.... Attachment 421065 I'm so happy for you! My gut is twisting at the thought of this... That'll never happen to me! (Unless I win this beautiful K-1!) Unfortunately on the rural side of the state where I live, the best you'll find in a pawn shop around here is a decent mitre saw and some lawnmower blades...

08-31-2018, 03:21 PM	#33
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied I'm so happy for you! My gut is twisting at the thought of this... That'll never happen to me! (Unless I win this beautiful K-1!) Unfortunately on the rural side of the state where I live, the best you'll find in a pawn shop around here is a decent mitre saw and some lawnmower blades... one thing I learned about the rural pawn shops is they have hidden treasures, I visited every one that I came across and gave them my card. Told them to call me if they just want to get rid of a bunch of lenses/cameras they can't sell. And it wasn't long before I got a call one day saying they have a box of lenses and old cameras they no longer wanted. When I got there they handed the box to me, I spotted an A 50 f1.7 that looked in ok shape and what looked like a cool old antique camera, I offered ten bucks and walked out with the box in tow. Once I got home I started going through it, it had like four old lenses that weren't worth much, one of them was a nice Canon zoom, but when I picked up the Pentax 50, I couldn't believe my eyes, this thing is in mint condition! Then I discovered an old German Ikonta camera made back in the thirties in mint condition, I did some research and discovered it is worth $300-$400. I still have it on my shelf. Also in the box was a Pentax Program Plus, ZX-30, and a ZX-7 all in working condition. So.....yeah you can find killer deals especially if you are patient and persistent. Since I have moved back to Vegas, I have constantly dropped into all the pawn shops here and have discovered many a deal.

08-31-2018, 03:34 PM	#34
GinaC Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brunswick, GA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 440	Originally posted by BirdDude007 one thing I learned about the rural pawn shops is they have hidden treasures, I visited every one that I came across and gave them my card. Told them to call me if they just want to get rid of a bunch of lenses/cameras they can't sell. And it wasn't long before I got a call one day saying they have a box of lenses and old cameras they no longer wanted. When I got there they handed the box to me, I spotted an A 50 f1.7 that looked in ok shape and what looked like a cool old antique camera, I offered ten bucks and walked out with the box in tow. Once I got home I started going through it, it had like four old lenses that weren't worth much, one of them was a nice Canon zoom, but when I picked up the Pentax 50, I couldn't believe my eyes, this thing is in mint condition! Then I discovered an old German Ikonta camera made back in the thirties in mint condition, I did some research and discovered it is worth $300-$400. I still have it on my shelf. Also in the box was a Pentax Program Plus, ZX-30, and a ZX-7 all in working condition. So.....yeah you can find killer deals especially if you are patient and persistent. Since I have moved back to Vegas, I have constantly dropped into all the pawn shops here and have discovered many a deal. Wow! What a find! Great story! Great lesson!

08-31-2018, 03:40 PM	#35
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677 Original Poster	Originally posted by BirdDude007 one thing I learned about the rural pawn shops is they have hidden treasures, I visited every one that I came across and gave them my card. Told them to call me if they just want to get rid of a bunch of lenses/cameras they can't sell. And it wasn't long before I got a call one day saying they have a box of lenses and old cameras they no longer wanted. When I got there they handed the box to me, I spotted an A 50 f1.7 that looked in ok shape and what looked like a cool old antique camera, I offered ten bucks and walked out with the box in tow. Once I got home I started going through it, it had like four old lenses that weren't worth much, one of them was a nice Canon zoom, but when I picked up the Pentax 50, I couldn't believe my eyes, this thing is in mint condition! Then I discovered an old German Ikonta camera made back in the thirties in mint condition, I did some research and discovered it is worth $300-$400. I still have it on my shelf. Also in the box was a Pentax Program Plus, ZX-30, and a ZX-7 all in working condition. So.....yeah you can find killer deals especially if you are patient and persistent. Since I have moved back to Vegas, I have constantly dropped into all the pawn shops here and have discovered many a deal. I've heard Vegas is one of the best places to score pawn shop deals! I'm guessing people on vacation losing their money and selling whatever they brought with them to get home/pay the bill! That includes the occasional DFA 150-450 apparently!!

08-31-2018, 05:05 PM	#36
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	So how much was b&h selling the 150-450 for? I'm seeing it now for 1744...

08-31-2018, 05:58 PM	#37
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Originally posted by BirdDude007 One hour later I'm heading home with this fine chunck of glass in my hands. Very nice snag! I was happy to pay double that in 2016. You're going to love this lens.

08-31-2018, 05:59 PM	#38
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied I've heard Vegas is one of the best places to score pawn shop deals! Hadn't thought about it (why would one?), but so obvious once said!

08-31-2018, 05:59 PM	#39
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	Originally posted by mike.hiran So how much was b&h selling the 150-450 for? I'm seeing it now for 1744... I think that was the price.

08-31-2018, 06:40 PM	#40
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,093	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied Unfortunately it will have to wait... Planning a surprise 30th birthday for my wife that has doubled in cost over the last week and already exceeded my budget... And I haven't even bought decorations yet! Who would have thought renting a massive 60' adult bounce house would be $500 for a day!? Now that you posted it on the internet, it will no longer be a surprise since we're likely to spill the beans. We're just trying to help you out on this. Seriously, it's great that you prioritize family over material goods (and that lens is a good one).