I can only imagine what the whole kit would go for...

m8o · 10-09-2008, 07:04 PM

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I've been searching for an LX 2000 Special Silver A1.2 (or whatever its name is) for a while. I surmise this lens comes from that kit...
Chrome SMC Pentax A 1:1.2 50mm Special - eBay (item 330277288733 end time Oct-14-08 09:29:54 PDT)
Opening bid US $2,550.00, BIN is US $2,850.00 USD, not Pesos or the old Turkish Lira...

Meaning, that's not a typo!

....ssssoooo, if the lens is going for that alone, I guess I'll forget ever hoping to get the whole kit, "just to have"!

Peter Zack · 10-09-2008, 07:15 PM

It's a beautiful looking lens in great condition. Shocking that he doesn't have the box listed. I'm not collector and would never consider something like this 'just to have'.

OrenMc · 10-09-2008, 07:27 PM

Absolutely stunning lens but........ $2,550. I wonder if Bill Gates is a Pentax man?

k100d · 10-09-2008, 07:44 PM

damn that's rich ... where's the LX that goes with it

paolojackson · 10-09-2008, 07:51 PM

Wow...never seen one of those

m8o · 10-09-2008, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

...I'm not collector and would never consider something like this 'just to have'.

Well, black works just as well, so my desire to have it in silver was definitely superfluous. Would I have used it tho...? damn straight!

I've been seeing ridiculous & un-realistic BIN $ on eBay from China & Korea ; not so much from Japan. I think either they're just that out of touch, or just throwing things against a wall to see what will stick. Based on nothing more than pure speculation, I could perhaps see it go for $500 - $1000 in a real auction.... well, at least, that's what I'd be willing to pay for it.

m8o · 10-14-2008, 03:37 PM

Awe, it ended with 0 bids... who would have imagined...?

m8o · 12-15-2008, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by k100d

damn that's rich ... where's the LX that goes with it

...it took a while, but here it is!

The whole complete kit:
Pentax LX 2000 LX2000 Limited + 50mm f/1.2 Special NEW - eBay (item 190272905900 end time Jan-08-09 09:00:24 PST)
BIN price is US $5,500.00 ... now I just have to figure out which bank I'm going to knock over...

(for anyone reading without a sense of humor, I kid)

**Kerrowdown** · 12-16-2008, 01:08 PM

What $5500 and no LCD screen on the back.

Tom S. · 12-16-2008, 01:21 PM

I'd buy it but the brown would clash with my black shoes...

k100d · 12-16-2008, 01:23 PM

that's a sweet looking camera, the brown leather goes really well instead of the classic black

10-09-2008, 07:04 PM	#1
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	I can only imagine what the whole kit would go for... 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. I've been searching for an LX 2000 Special Silver A1.2 (or whatever its name is) for a while. I surmise this lens comes from that kit... Chrome SMC Pentax A 1:1.2 50mm Special - eBay (item 330277288733 end time Oct-14-08 09:29:54 PDT) Opening bid US $2,550.00, BIN is US $2,850.00 USD, not Pesos or the old Turkish Lira... Meaning, that's not a typo! ....ssssoooo, if the lens is going for that alone, I guess I'll forget ever hoping to get the whole kit, "just to have"!

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10-09-2008, 07:15 PM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	It's a beautiful looking lens in great condition. Shocking that he doesn't have the box listed. I'm not collector and would never consider something like this 'just to have'.

10-09-2008, 07:27 PM	#3
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901	Absolutely stunning lens but........ $2,550. I wonder if Bill Gates is a Pentax man?

10-09-2008, 07:44 PM	#4
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	damn that's rich ... where's the LX that goes with it

10-09-2008, 07:51 PM	#5
paolojackson Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 379	Wow...never seen one of those

10-09-2008, 08:05 PM	#6
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092 Original Poster	Originally posted by Peter Zack ...I'm not collector and would never consider something like this 'just to have'. Well, black works just as well, so my desire to have it in silver was definitely superfluous. Would I have used it tho...? damn straight! I've been seeing ridiculous & un-realistic BIN $ on eBay from China & Korea ; not so much from Japan. I think either they're just that out of touch, or just throwing things against a wall to see what will stick. Based on nothing more than pure speculation, I could perhaps see it go for $500 - $1000 in a real auction.... well, at least, that's what I'd be willing to pay for it.

10-14-2008, 03:37 PM	#7
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092 Original Poster	Awe, it ended with 0 bids... who would have imagined...?

12-15-2008, 09:33 PM	#8
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092 Original Poster	Originally posted by k100d damn that's rich ... where's the LX that goes with it ...it took a while, but here it is! The whole complete kit: Pentax LX 2000 LX2000 Limited + 50mm f/1.2 Special NEW - eBay (item 190272905900 end time Jan-08-09 09:00:24 PST) BIN price is US $5,500.00 ... now I just have to figure out which bank I'm going to knock over... (for anyone reading without a sense of humor, I kid)

12-16-2008, 01:08 PM	#9
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	What $5500 and no LCD screen on the back.

12-16-2008, 01:21 PM	#10
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	I'd buy it but the brown would clash with my black shoes...

12-16-2008, 01:23 PM	#11
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	that's a sweet looking camera, the brown leather goes really well instead of the classic black