Guess what I found...
Seems interesting...Pentax A 100mm Macro http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349094657 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
>> Seems interesting...Pentax A 100mm Macro >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349094657 > I thought it was pretty interesting too and I hoped no one else > would notice. I'll bet that there are going to be more than a couple of Pentaxers who found it a ~LOT~ more than merely "pretty interesting", and were hoping to be able to finally get their hands on one of these at a less-than-exorbitant price. (I personally know of a couple of PDML-ers who've been in the hunt for one of these for at least a couple of years.) But, here we've "leveled the playing field" - now those who never spend time searching for Pentax bargains will have the exact same chance as those PDML-ers who invest a lot of their time trying to glean Pentax gold out of the eBay rubble. Ah well, at least the seller would be happy... Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
...Ends may 6th. Ouch! I am on vacation from the 5th on. No sniping this one for me. Good luck to everyone on cable modems and DSLs > Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 22:49:10 -0500 > From: "Albert Fekson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Guess what I found... > > Seems interesting...Pentax A 100mm Macro > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349094657 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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>> I thought it was pretty interesting too and I hoped no one else >> would notice. > Nine days, not likely :-) Quite true, Rob. However, if I were interested in bidding on a auction item, I would want as few others to know about it as possible. The more that know, the more that bid, and the more the price goes up. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Guess he didn't read Pauls (well written) ebay speech sent just minutes before, huh? Or didnt care to adhere. Such is life I suppose. > I thought it was pretty interesting too and I hoped no one else would > notice. > > On Friday 26 April 2002 10:49 pm, Albert Fekson wrote: > > Seems interesting...Pentax A 100mm Macro > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349094657 > > - > -- > Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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> Quite true, Rob. However, if I were interested in bidding on a > auction item, I would want as few others to know about it as > possible. The more that know, the more that bid, and the more the > price goes up. > > Fred > - Fred, Sometimes I think that people announce these ebay finds just to make sure nobody gets them cheap. I think they enjoy being spoilers. In a group this large, you can be sure some are doing it just for that reason. Perhaps they already have the same item and just can't stand the thought of someone else getting one for less than they paid. Len --- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
C'mon! It's not an exactly "hidden gen" on the ebay -- *anyone * searching for 100mm Pentax macro would find it immediately. As for "hunting for a couple of years" -- pardon me, but from the simple common sense, that's 700+ days, and if you value your time at least $1/day, the one on kevincamera.com for $700 should look like a bargain. Stop wasting your time and get it. Saving a couple of hundreds at best by wasting *that much* time is ridiculous (or were you hoping that the reserve there is $100?). Mishka ------------ Re: Guess what I found... From: Fred Subject: Re: Guess what I found... Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 21:35:55 -0700 (I personally know of a couple of PDML-ers who've been in the hunt for one of these for at least a couple of years.) But, here we've "leveled the playing field" - now those who never spend time searching for Pentax bargains will have the exact same chance as those PDML-ers who invest a lot of their time trying to glean Pentax gold out of the eBay rubble. Ah well, at least the seller would be happy... Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
To Everyone: I've got my eye on a Pentax item on Ebay. PLEASE don't "out" it! So far, it's a steal... Cory Waters - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 6:37 AM Subject: Re: Guess what I found... > Mishka wrote: > > > *anyone * searching for > > 100mm Pentax macro would find it immediately. > > > Yes, and now everyone who reads the list has found it. And while not all > of us were actively looking for this lens, many will be interested. Ebay > mentions are counterproductive. Period. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Of course we forgive you. I for one was not in the least bit angry about any of this ebay messaging, but I did think it was worthwhile to point out the downside. We all used to do it. We saw the consequences and stopped. Paul Albert Fekson wrote: > > Sorry to break the rules of etiquette here. Just thought I might help > someone find the lens they want. Won't happen again. Hope you an forgive me. > > Albert > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
Fred wrote: But, here we've "leveled the playing field" - now those who never spend time searching for Pentax bargains will have the exact same chance as those PDML-ers who invest a lot of their time trying to glean Pentax gold out of the eBay rubble. Indeed, PDMLers will recall a similar thread a few months ago that persuaded me to stop announcing such EBay finds. So let me say it once: Folks, if you want to find a hidden gem, look for it in the "wrong" category. When searching for a term--such as "PKA" or ""Pentax macro"--search at the top level (Photo). Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
