Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My issues with KEH had nothing to do with "two parties with no common language." I'm well aware that one shouldn't expect new merchandise when buying used, but I sure as hell expect it to be *as described* and the *right item*. I don't think that's too much to ask. 1. A Canon VT body with slow speeds that didn't work. I specifically ordered the one that *didn't* say "slow speeds inop," and per the tag on the body's wrapping, that's what I got. The more expensive one. Slow speeds didn't work anyhow. 2. A misidentified Nikon focusing screen. C'mon, people, F4 screens *say* "F4" right on the frame. What did I get? an FE/FM screen (they don't even *have* a frame). An obvious brain-fart on their part, and I still got stuck for postage. Prior to these I'd been a satisfied customer. Oh, well, /sic transit gloria mundi/. - -- CLB - ---------- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 11:10:55 -0700 From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com> Subject: Re: [Leica] Used from Tamarkin? Message-ID: <B8058CBF.16302%jbcollier@powersurfr.com> References: Buying used equipment is akin to the negotiations of two parties with no common language. I have seen equipment rated as excellent that I could find no marks on. I have also seen equipment rated as excellent that I could find no signs of the original finish on. The first thing to do is RELAX. Do not take it personally. Make sure you have a liberal return policy and, if you are not happy, send it back as soon as possible. If you are buying used, DO NOT EXPECT A NEW ITEM WITH FULL WARRANTY. If you want an item to last as long as a new one and to have a generous warranty, then buy a new item. Do not buy used and then complain because it is used. I have bought many used items and anything over five years old I always send out for a CLA period. Tamarkin has a good reputation and I have dealt successfully with KEH many times. John Collier C. L. Basso, K.C.S., M.Sc. "In my opinion, he regarded the title Heretic as a stamp of honor - if truth begins with heresy." - --Evan S. Connell, /The Alchymist's Journal/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html