Author Topic: New Rolleiflex for 61 pence. (Read 9979 times)

Pete_R · « **on:** June 28, 2013, 05:54:43 PM »

So I won this action for a "New Rolleiflex 2,8 F objectif Xenotar 1:2,8/80". My winning bid was 61 pence. What do you think my chances are of actually getting what was listed?

Here's the auction.

It was listed on Australian ebay. The listing was in French and the seller is in China. He had four other identical listings. I'm thinking about 100:1 against.

Fluminian · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2013, 05:57:25 PM »

Unbelievable! Congrats, Peter.

Francois · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2013, 06:01:23 PM »

Quote from: Peter R on June 28, 2013, 05:54:43 PM

I'm thinking about 100:1 against.

Well, I'm more optimistic than that!
I'd say the chances are at least 50%... either you get it or you don't

Quote from: Fluminian on June 28, 2013, 05:57:25 PM

Unbelievable! Congrats, Peter.

It looks like somebody attempting to pull off a scam, so chances of it being real are slim.

Since it's from China, I wonder if there are counterfeit Rolleiflexes out there?

Pete_R · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2013, 06:04:01 PM »

For 61 pence, I'd be happy with a counterfeit - as long as it works.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2013, 06:50:49 PM »

Ooff! And free postage, too.

Yep, I suspect seller's remorse will kick in.

limr · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2013, 09:04:46 PM »

If fantasize about this stuff - finding a bunch of gear for a dollar at an estate sale, sold by some dumbass wet-behind-the-ears anti-luddite who's never even heard of film. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you while at the same time cursing your good luck/timing that I wish had been mine

Greg Bartley · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2013, 09:06:11 PM »

be aware of Aussie eBay It is famouse for high prices ! (I can't afford a coffee there any more)

doesnt mean your seller wont honour the say though !

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Chris A Fraser · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2013, 01:41:00 AM »

For that price its worth the gamble!

Pete_R · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2013, 08:50:21 AM »

Just received this...

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Order updates

Recent updates to your order

Your item is marked as dispatched.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

Looks like I'm getting something. But what?

Late Developer · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2013, 10:04:58 AM »

Quote from: Peter R on June 29, 2013, 08:50:21 AM

Just received this...

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Order updates

Recent updates to your order

Your item is marked as dispatched.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

Looks like I'm getting something. But what?

Peter, I hope sincerely that you get what was offered. If you do, it will be the greatest successful bid in my experience of eBay. If not, £0.61 = a quarter of a medium sized cup of over-priced coffee from a well-known coffee emporium of American origin.

DonkeyDave · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2013, 12:06:12 PM »

blimey, 'if it's too good to be true'....

we are all waiting to see what you get!

cidereye · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2013, 12:38:53 PM »

Quote from: Peter R on June 29, 2013, 08:50:21 AM

Just received this...

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Order updates

Recent updates to your order

Your item is marked as dispatched.

-----------------------------------------------------------------

Looks like I'm getting something. But what?

A photograph of a Rolleiflex I reckon.

I really do hope you get the camera though.

Pete_R · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2013, 12:43:48 PM »

Quote from: DonkeyDave on June 29, 2013, 12:06:12 PM

blimey, 'if it's too good to be true'....

...then it probably is. I know.

But worth a gamble.

Pete_R · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2013, 12:49:51 PM »

Quote from: cidereye on June 29, 2013, 12:38:53 PM

Quote from: Peter R on June 29, 2013, 08:50:21 AM

Looks like I'm getting something. But what?

A photograph of a Rolleiflex I reckon.

I really do hope you get the camera though.

Make your vote now...

Francois · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2013, 03:14:06 PM »

I actually was thinking about a single bookend...

ManuelL · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2013, 03:30:30 PM »

I really hope that your getting a real Rolleiflex (although I can see I am the only one who vote so).

Although a cool Rolleiflex key ring for 61 pence - I wouldn't say no to that either.

Pete_R · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2013, 03:47:25 PM »

Quote from: Francois on June 29, 2013, 03:14:06 PM

I actually was thinking about a single bookend...

Added.

Terry · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2013, 04:22:16 PM »

I suspect that it will be 'lost in the mail'.

Though I did get my Omega D2 for a buck (plus postage). It looked like crap in the guy's photos so I guess that's why nobody else bid on it. It was actually in excellent shape when I reassembled it. In the end I sent him thirty dollars out of guilt/remorse. I guess that's reverse buyer's remorse...

Alan · « **Reply #18 on:** July 01, 2013, 01:06:58 PM »

i was going to say that you get your money back after
2 to 3 weeks when "it doesnt show up"

win ~ win

you get your money back ~ seller keeps his camera !

I should have done that a few years ago when I sold
A limited edition Metallica box set for €10

only 1
person bid on the auction

and he was based in Ireland

and he arranged to meet me

tkmedia · « **Reply #19 on:** July 02, 2013, 01:18:21 AM »

inflated insured item lost in the post?

Pete_R · « **Reply #20 on:** July 02, 2013, 06:59:50 PM »

Message from ebay:

"We're writing to let you know that the listing for the following item you bid on has been removed:

121133087658 - New Rolleiflex 2,8 F objectif Xenotar 1:2,8/80?

If you haven't yet paid for this item, we strongly recommend that you do not complete this purchase. If the seller asks you to continue with the sale after the item has been removed by eBay , the item won't be covered by eBay buyer protection. Purchases completed after eBay have removed it are extremely risky and highly susceptible to fraud."

What's the point of removing the listing several days after it's finished. Dorks.

Anyway, looks like I need to raise a Paypal case to get my 61p back.

LT · « **Reply #21 on:** July 02, 2013, 07:19:06 PM »

The plot thickens.

Francois · « **Reply #22 on:** July 02, 2013, 10:28:32 PM »

It was too good to be true...

Pete_R · « **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2013, 10:47:54 PM »

Quote from: Francois on July 02, 2013, 10:28:32 PM

It was too good to be true...

I guess I knew that from the start but if you don't try... And who knows, I might still get something in the post.

This-is-damion · « **Reply #24 on:** July 03, 2013, 01:23:57 PM »

The seller has probably absconded to mexico by now, with his haul of £5.97.

Francois · « **Reply #25 on:** July 03, 2013, 03:09:19 PM »

You know, you can live large in Mexico for £5.97!
That's 119.38 Mexican pesos right there

astrobeck · « **Reply #26 on:** July 03, 2013, 03:41:39 PM »

Well, that 61 p of yours went a gone a long way in providing us with entertainment and speculation about the camera.

The auction site needs to realize they closed the door after the horse was long gone!

Pete_R · « **Reply #27 on:** July 03, 2013, 08:15:45 PM »

It goes on...

Had an email from the seller saying camera has been shipped and asking not to start a case for a refund. I think I'll wait a while. As you said, Becks, it was worth the 61p for the entertainment and I won't go hungry if I don't get it back.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #28 on:** July 03, 2013, 08:50:08 PM »

....I think the phrase "61p" may just have become part of Filmwasters lore. In the future items or situations can forthwith be referred to as "a 61p Hassy" (for instance) and we'll all know what you mean. Sweet.

Chris A Fraser · « **Reply #29 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:09:29 AM »

I love this thread. The turns, the suspense. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

gothamtomato · « **Reply #30 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:54:57 AM »

Quote from: Peter R on July 02, 2013, 06:59:50 PM

Message from ebay:

"We're writing to let you know that the listing for the following item you bid on has been removed:

121133087658 - New Rolleiflex 2,8 F objectif Xenotar 1:2,8/80?

If you haven't yet paid for this item, we strongly recommend that you do not complete this purchase. If the seller asks you to continue with the sale after the item has been removed by eBay , the item won't be covered by eBay buyer protection. Purchases completed after eBay have removed it are extremely risky and highly susceptible to fraud."

What's the point of removing the listing several days after it's finished. Dorks.

Anyway, looks like I need to raise a Paypal case to get my 61p back.

I'm curious as to why they removed it. Have you looked to see if the seller had other postings?

Pete_R · « **Reply #31 on:** July 04, 2013, 12:46:03 PM »

None I'm aware of Deborah. He had multiple identical auctions for the Rolleiflex (of course he had five of them he was selling - who could think otherwise?) but nothing else since that I saw.

Photo_Utopia · « **Reply #32 on:** July 04, 2013, 01:05:23 PM »

Wow I hope you get it, that would be the deal of the century...

A Rollei for the price of a postage stamp-here's hoping...

Alan · « **Reply #33 on:** July 04, 2013, 02:19:32 PM »

when are you expecting to take delivery

Francois · « **Reply #34 on:** July 04, 2013, 04:25:37 PM »

The suspense is killing me!

gothamtomato · « **Reply #35 on:** July 05, 2013, 05:29:38 PM »

I just tuned in for another installment. Where is that Rolleiflex?

I feel like my favorite soap has been pre-empted by golf.

Pete_R · « **Reply #36 on:** July 05, 2013, 06:06:17 PM »

I think there may not be any more installments for a while. I'm just going to wait. Paypal allows 45 days (I think - must check) to raise a case so there's plenty of time.

Photo_Utopia · « **Reply #37 on:** July 05, 2013, 06:58:33 PM »

I could sell you a photo of my Rollei for 61p if you're in a hurry :-)

My kids gave me a keyring TLR that when you squeeze it the lenses light up...
It could be one of those.

gothamtomato · « **Reply #38 on:** July 05, 2013, 07:49:31 PM »

Quote from: Peter R on July 05, 2013, 06:06:17 PM

I think there may not be any more installments for a while. I'm just going to wait. Paypal allows 45 days (I think - must check) to raise a case so there's plenty of time.

I thought they said they shipped it. Is it coming by sherpa?

Pete_R · « **Reply #39 on:** July 05, 2013, 08:01:55 PM »

Quote from: gothamtomato on July 05, 2013, 07:49:31 PM

Quote from: Peter R on July 05, 2013, 06:06:17 PM
I think there may not be any more installments for a while. I'm just going to wait. Paypal allows 45 days (I think - must check) to raise a case so there's plenty of time.

I thought they said they shipped it. Is it coming by sherpa?

Yak I think.

moominsean · « **Reply #40 on:** July 05, 2013, 08:10:55 PM »

Quote from: Peter R on July 05, 2013, 08:01:55 PM

Quote from: gothamtomato on July 05, 2013, 07:49:31 PM
Quote from: Peter R on July 05, 2013, 06:06:17 PM
I think there may not be any more installments for a while. I'm just going to wait. Paypal allows 45 days (I think - must check) to raise a case so there's plenty of time.

I thought they said they shipped it. Is it coming by sherpa?

Yak I think.

I've ordered from china and if it goes "ground" it takes like 35 days. I know boats are slower than planes, but I'm sure most of that time is sitting at one port or another...

Listen to this while you wait:

On A Slow Boat to China - Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians

Pete_R · « **Reply #41 on:** July 05, 2013, 08:28:14 PM »

Yeah, the guy said 25 - 35 days so sounds like a slow boat from China.

Francois · « **Reply #42 on:** July 05, 2013, 09:08:22 PM »

I don't know how shipping from China to the UK usually is but from Hong Kong to here takes about three weeks in the best case scenario. Worse case I've had was a good month and a week for a simple lens adapter.

Pete_R · « **Reply #43 on:** July 05, 2013, 10:28:30 PM »

Quote from: Francois on July 05, 2013, 09:08:22 PM

I don't know how shipping from China to the UK usually is but from Hong Kong to here takes about three weeks in the best case scenario. Worse case I've had was a good month and a week for a simple lens adapter.

That'll be 24 hours on a plane and 3 weeks in Canadian customs then. I've had dealings with Canadian customs before.

Francois · « **Reply #44 on:** July 05, 2013, 10:41:04 PM »

If you think customs are bad, you haven't seen the postal service!
I can get something from another province delivered faster than a letter in the next city! And that's using the same basic standard mail...

But lucky for you, you don't live in Italy! Their customs officials open every single package that goes in. That means a two month wait before the package is released to the postal service... crazy.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #45 on:** July 22, 2013, 03:04:29 PM »

... the suspense is building!

Alan · « **Reply #46 on:** July 22, 2013, 03:16:44 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on July 22, 2013, 03:04:29 PM

... the suspense is building!

+1

Pete_R · « **Reply #47 on:** July 22, 2013, 05:08:45 PM »

I suggest you suspend your suspence as I think this has died a death. Seller has had both ebay and Paypal accounts closed and I'm expecting a refund of my hefty investment any time soon. I suspect that will be the end of it. But if anything does ever arrive, I'll be sure to let you all know.

SLVR · « **Reply #48 on:** July 22, 2013, 05:30:10 PM »

The Price is Right losing horn

Poll

What do you think I'm going to get for my 61 pence?

Author Topic: New Rolleiflex for 61 pence. (Read 9979 times)

Terry