I have to add that my experience with Ebay has been extremely positive to
date--very fair prices and excellent (as stated in the ad) condition on all
items purchased so far. In particular, a OM 65-200 zoom was obtained in
virtually new condition. A number of discontinued or esoteric lenses are very
rarely offered on the OM list, so someone building up their collection has no
choice but to use Ebay. I've found that Ebay sellers tend to be very careful
about stating the condition of the item offered to avoid having to answer
email inquiries about the same and to avoid negative feedback. So far, knock
on wood . . .
Alex
tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< I know this thread has been beaten to death, but I'm back in the Oly fold
after a lengthy absence and ebay has been amazing for me. I have to stop
myself from overpaying, but I have really filled out my collection.
Locally, I can't find anything at all!
Good experiences so far. My first one, oddly enough, was an OM4 (black) and
the shutter almost immediately stuck. I was in a panic, of course. Took it
to my local (trusted) repair shop and its going to be around $100 to fix and
do a complete clean (ok, ignorant question from an oldie and newbie at the
same time---what's a CLA?). Wrote the seller, who immediately offered to
pay for it. I actually wouldn't let him, as his sale was clearly in good
faith, so we split it (which he paid in more Oly equipment. (always wanted a
little T20 to add to my T32).
I've bought a bunch and once I decide what to keep will sell a bunch. There
are risks, but ebay is a smashing success to me.
Tom
> You couldn't have said it better, Rand. Had it not been for the advent of
> Ebay ,etc my collection would still be where it's been for the last 25
> years...
>
> Internet sales have rejuvenated an old beloved hobby and afforded me the
> oppotunity to add on lenses i couldn't afford in my twenties. The lower-mm
> zooms, a couple of macros...
>
> For the remotely-located, it has been heaven.
>
> I too have sold and bought a lot..over 120 transactions now, and, using
good
> judgement and common sense( and paying attention to feedback), have had no
> problems whatsoever. I am proud that my feedback is excellent and only
deal
> with those whose feedback is the same.
> Susan
> A confessed Zuikoholic
>
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