Good to see there's at least some balance of trade between the US and
Australia, having sold a couple of brand-new 180/f2.0s to Tom a few months
ago!
Nick Buchner
Sydney, Australia
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>
> Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:48:42 -0500
> From: Skip Williams <om@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] 250/2 Custodian
>
> Well, I've done a good deed for a current/former list member and taken
> shipment of a brand-new (Olympus factory-reconditioned) 250 f/2.0 Zuiko
> monster. The buyer in Australia paid me, and I paid for the lens and accepted
> shipment, which will be forwared on to OZ after a few days of testing.
>
> This is a monster lens, shorter than my old 350/2.8, but still a VERY
> substantial piece of equipment. I was surprised at the short length.
>
> BTW, the factory-reconditioned lens looks as-new, from my quick look. You
> couldn't tell it from a brand new one, including the pristine case.
>
> The buyer has asked me to shoot a little with it to ensure that it's in
> working condition....now that's such a hardship, don't you think? <vbg>
>
> In any case, it will be neat for it to pass through my hands, even if I don't
> get to keep it.
>
> Skip
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