I know the principle counts, but at least it was only $20.
Did you happen to mention that you represent a group of international
buyers several hundred strong that are constantly buying camera gear? I
seem to recall this being used in the past, but don't remember the result.
david
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> Hong Kong oboy seller "buybuyeasy" was recommended earlier this year by
> a new list member, I don't remember who. I purchased a 22mm Canyon
> eyecup from him which was advertised as for a 5D.
> <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160154590458>
>
> Turns out that the correct size for a 5D is 18mm which he also sells.
> Seemed like a simple enough mistake. If you measure a Canyon eyepiece
> you can get 18mm on the inside of the attachment groove or 22mm on the
> outside. I didn't know which was which so I relied on their claim that
> the 22mm would fit a 5D. The eyecup arrived in about 10 days which I
> considered good. But it was soon clear that the 18mm size was the right
> one for a 5D. The 22mm was much too large.
>
> I emailed them and complained about the inaccuracy of their description.
> They responded fairly promptly and said they'd replace it with the 18mm
> size if I returned the 22mm (at my expense, of course). I did that
> immediately and much more than 10 days went by and I heard nothing from
> them. I emailed and they acknowledged receipt of my return and asked
> for my mailing address. Said they'd lost it. Now it's about two months
> and several emails later. After ignoring several emails from me they
> finally responded after being threatened with negative feedback. They
> said they had sent it but ignored my request to tell me when they had
> sent it. Nothing has arrived and they now continue to ignore me.
>
> To make matters even a bit worse they still continue to advertise the
> 22mm eyecup as for a 5D. Probably not crooked but out of control. So,
> for the first time in several years of oboy purchases I have finally
> left someone negative feedback. This seller is not recommended.
> Fortunately, the lesson cost me less than $20 most of which was two way
> shipping expenses.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
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