Chuck, if you don't need it quickly, I suggest called KEH, asking for
Tim and ask him to pull a couple of the 540EZs for you. Typically
takes a day for him to get them in hand. Then he can describe them
and you can decide which way you want to go.
Yes, KEH allows returns for any reason BUT after you pay their minimum
shipping cost ($13) and pay return shipping, you might as well go for
an "EX" rated one.
Be aware that they often have multiple examples of an item of the same
rating. Meaning, they could have eight 540EZs in "BGN" condition but
list them as a single entry on the website.
I've stated this here before, but since the question has come up again
. . . I think KEH is getting lax regarding ratings. I've had to
return some "BGN" items that simply do not work correctly or do not
meet their own description standard. Unless you think it's OK for a
"BGN" lens to have a chip out of the front element.
I also think their shipping charges are too steep. Order a lens cap
and you'll pay $13 for ground shipping. I used to work for UPS and
trust me, an account that ships at KEH's volume level gets significant
discounts. B&H is smart enough to offer reasonable shipping, KEH
could do the same. IMO, of course!
FWIW/ScottGee1
On 11/20/06, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Anyone with more experience than I buying from KEH care to translate
> KEH's bargain grade description for me with respect to a flash?
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> "Bargain" 70-79% of original condition. Shows more than average wear.
> May have dents, dings and a goodly amount of brassing and finish loss.
> Glass may have marks that should not affect picture quality.
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
> At the last event I shot I finally realized that even the 5D and 2.8
> lenses can't see in near total darkness. I need a flash with an
> autofocus assist light. Since I always shoot flash in manual mode I
> don't need the near $400 top-of-the-line Canyon 580EX. The long
> discontinued 540EZ is just as powerful, has an 8 stop manual control
> range, has a longer range on the AF assist (15 vs 10 meters) and is
> relatively cheap because there is no regular auto mode and the TTL modes
> it offers are for film only and are not compatible with any Canyon
> digital camera. In other words, lots of desirable features but
> absolutely no automation with digital.
>
> KEH has a sale on certain grades of the 540EZ. The BGN grade is only
> $65. But EX is $94 and EX+ is $109. These are big jumps. I gave up on
> trying on the bay since those crazy folks over there are paying more
> than the prices at KEH.
>
> Anyhow, is BGN just a little scuffed up? Maybe just has somebody's
> velcro stuck on there? How happy will I be that I've saved nearly $30
> in buying BGN over EX?
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
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