Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear LUGGERS, Sadly, after buying 2 years from ebay, I encountered my first "scam". Fortunately, its only about US$45. The description of condition was not honest. The projector lens was suppose to be in perfect condition but instead I got one that is mouldy, has one finger print and the glass is chipped. I have given the seller about 2 months to response to me but he hasn't. I wrote to ebay yesterday seeking their advise. They wanted me to submit a hardcopy report to National Fraud Information Center and then copy to them before they commence any investigation. Alternatively, I can issue a negative comment on the ebay to warn the rest. I am still considering if I should go thru the trouble. Ebay could do better than that. On the whole, I have purchased over 60 items without any issue and have made scores of friends. Most of the items were purchased at prices better than dealers. To be fair, ebay has been a good source of Leica items for me BUT BUYERS MUST BEWARE!!! In my case, the seller had about 40 good comments but 4 negative. So, is he consider a reliable person judging from his 36 net good comments??? Personally, in future, I advise anyone not deal with sellers that has any bad comments at all. I hope this helps. Cheers, Lee Yan Zhan Fellow LUGGER from Singapore