Mike,
I would make a firm offer of a price that i could live with, maybe
even a bit low ball, that would leave a bit of room for negotiations.
Would also insist on a warranty period, just in case.
For instance, walk in and make a $350 offer. You may get it for
that or he may counter with $400. Just see what happens.
Good luck,
Geo2
BTW: The finish on the OM4T seems to be very delicate. Maybe
has to do with adhearing to the Titanium. I've noticed some really
nice bodies other than the finish that looked bad. Also, I check for
dints and dings in a Titanium body, knowing that it would take quite
a lick to dint or ding Ti and intermal damage could be lurking.
On 28 Dec 2000, at 8:53, Motor Sport Visions Photography wrote:
Date sent: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 08:53:35 -0800
From: Motor Sport Visions Photography <msvphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: [OM] Zuikoholism Prevails...
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> I really didn't need the temptation but last Saturday found myself
> browsing my local camera store and couldn't help but notice the gleem
> of a titanium Olympus body in the used Olympus section of the display
> case. Sure enough, an OM-4T. Checked it out and played with it some.
> The sales guy knew nothing about them and I had him tripping on the
> spot functions in no time (wouldn't be surprised if he was sold
> too...acted as though he had never seen or heard of one before and I
> think he was drooling more than I was by the time we put it away). It
> was CLA'ed (by their service dept. which kinda worries me) 12/18/2000
> and looked to be somewhere between KEH "bargain" and "EX" condition. I
> say somewhere between since there was some minor strap lug brassing,
> minor brassing on the top of the prism (not bad) and minor (typical)
> paint chips on the film reminder holder. Overall very nice and, since
> it was just serviced, not a spec of dust in the viewfinder. (eBay
> "Mint+++" of course ;) Asking price is $459.00 but these folks tend to
> be as negotiable as used car dealers (and as aggressive..."what can I
> do to get you to take it home today?" tactics prevail). The upside is
> this place is a well established and locally owned store with a
> steller reputation in town for customer satisfaction and the body will
> have a trial period and warranty. All in all it seems like a
> potentially very fair deal.
>
> Now, much as I love my OM-2Ss it is no secret I have desired an OM-4
> for quite some time. Still not convinced I would ever have time in
> shooting motorsports to really utilize the spot memory but Giles has
> given me some quite convincing information in past e-mails to the
> contrary. The features I would like above all others are the built-in
> diopter and the serviceablity aspect (if it dies it is still
> repairable). The downside is that my OM-2Ss have been rock solid
> reliable and I have heard of problems in OM-4s (but not so much in the
> OM-4T). Finances still suck but we did just refinance our house and I
> am in a bit better position than usual to contemplate actually buying
> one than I normally would be. Not sure if this is the way to go
> though...(what do you have available Tom???). I am about to either buy
> my wife a new (used...new to us) car or dump a ton of dough into hers
> so the time it ripe for equality. An extra body would take some of the
> pressure off me in getting my OM-2S bodies off to John for long
> overdue CLAs as well. Suffice to say I am tempted by the allure of
> that OM-4T. Zuikoholism prevails.... Comments, advice, and suggestions
> are all invited... TIA and Happy New Year!
>
> Mike Veglia
> Motor Sport Visions Photography
> http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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