----- Original Message ----- From: "Graywolf"
Subject: Re: The Pentax Glass Phenomenon Continues!
Of course the eBay phenomenon is strange, I guess it is the, "I want that", factor multiplied by insanity.
For instance I noticed a used Jiffy J-2 Hat Steamer bid up near $200 when I last looked. Now with the interest in vintage hats that might seem reasonable. Only a quick google search reveals that they are still being made and have a suggested list price of $149.95. Further that same search brings up about 50 places that are selling them new mostly for $130-135 with a couple of places selling it for under $100. So who in their right mind would pay $200 plus inflated shipping used for something they can readily get new for $100.
It seems that if you list something on ebay you either give it away, or get paid 4-5x what it is worth, and hardly ever does something just go for an honest price.
Or the seller changes his mind and pulls the auction.
A lens that I was bidding yesterday on was pulled because the sellers description wasn't accurate or some such, odd because the description was very good and matched the pictures perfectly.
A friend was bidding on a boat yesterday, and the auction was pulled because the thing got sold outside of eBay.
William Robb
