Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It is possible that the slow speeds died in transit. We are talking about very old cameras and I have seen how parcels can get mishandled. I am assuming that they took the body back? I would not myself buy a body that old without budgeting for a complete overhaul. I agree with the focus screen problem but they cannot afford to hire ex-NASA. I have bought misidentified parts as well and I do mind paying shipping back as long as they pay it for getting the right part back to me. Do you ask your local camera store to reimburse your fuel costs if they make a mistake? John Collier > From: urizen@telocity.com > > 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> > > 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. > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html