>I had mentioned picking up another 35SP w/ auxiliary lenses, item
>3872889981.
>
>Well, all was not as satisfactory as one might believe. One of the "not
>bad dents" was a bash to the top plate near the film wind lever. Film
>winds on, though with a bit more friction than normal, but the lever does
>not spring back at all, you have to bring it back manually. Other than
>that, the camera was in good shape, the lens is very clean with only a
>minor bit of dust internally, and even the light seals were in good shape.
>
>The tele/wide set was the tele lens and the finder only. I might have
>overlooked this, but I was more set on having the wide aux lens than the
>tele.
>
>The seller was most cooperative and we worked out a $40 refund without a
>problem, so I am happy. After testing with some film for exposure
>accuracy it will be off for assessment and, if the wind problem can be
>fixed, repair and CLA.
>
>At least the auction didn't degenerate into a tug of war.
>
>Earl
The seller does not seem to deal in many cameras, mostly old 'collectible'
antiques and bits and pieces. I am becoming very leery of buying any photo
equipment from people who do not know an aperture from a apple. And they
use that ignorance to hide behind, using terms like "sold as-is" and "I
think it looks okay but might need a service."
But then buying from fellow photog's can be disappointing too - my last
purchase was from an Aussie ebayer selling Oly gear who I assumed knew
about what she was selling. The 50/3.5 had a sticking aperture mechanism
and the 100/2.8 had a scratch on the front element that could hardly be
missed. I put up with the scratched 100/2.8 but complained about the 50/3.5
which she got repaired for me.
You did well to get a refund, but then I've found that most people are
reasonable and feedback provides a powerful incentive to keep customers happy.
I've got an 'excellent condition' 35RC on the way to me at the moment
(3874107987) which I am really hoping is as-described. His feedback is 132
and 100%, he has been selling Oly microscope gear and electronic test
equipment so I figure I stand a better than average chance of getting a
good item.
Andrew McPhee
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