RE: [Leica] Bad Ebay Experience

["Austin Franklin" <darkroom@ix.netcom.com>]

Hi Karina,

That is a VERY nice case!  I'll put that in my list of nice cases if I ever
decide to get a half case, thanks.

His description does not say a thing about you paying anything but the $120
plus $10 shipping...but in his defense, his payment terms do not include
wire transfer, and you may have just had a miscommunication.  You may have
been better sending cash registered.  I have done that many times, to avoid
the bank fees, and they ARE VERY stiff to Germany.  I have never had a
problem, but I make sure I send it only to sellers with perfect feedback,
and it is wrapped very carefully.

There is apparently a way to do direct wire transfers now, without all the
conversion fees and wire fees...I believe it may have been discussed here a
short time ago.  I haven't looked into it yet, but I will soon, as the world
is becoming less global, and more local...and I seem to find great deals in
Germany for used/new camera gear...like an Elinchrom 400ws power pack in new
condition for $500.  Yes, it was 220, but it works perfectly with a 120 to
220 converter that cost $100!

A "friend" of mine in Rome sells a very nice case also.  His eBay ID is
"umana", and he typically has cases listed on eBay.  He also has the web
site www.leicatime.com.  Yes, his prices seem a bit high at times, but he is
negotiable...and can be very reasonable and he is very honest, as well as an
exceptional collection of items for sale.

Another source is http://www.kameraleder.com/ and I can not say anything
good or bad about these cases.

Regards,

Austin

> Hi Austin,
>
> The item number is #1332617949 if this helps at all, I have looked at my
> ebay and it seems that with the new setup design that I appear
> not to have
> a "won bid" record" how odd?
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> I acn tell you that my money and I are not easily parted and so the only
> reason I kept forking out was to secure shipping without the saga
> dragging
> on endlessly, me being out of pocket with nothing to show for it.  Won't
> be going there again.  (He must have seen me coming a mile away..)
>
>
> Karina
>
>
> > > I have just ordered a Leica M6 leather half case of Ebay from a chap
> > > called Federico - (Leica3_Black I think is his trading name), he has
> rave
> > > reviews about all his dealings and I can tell you I have had quite the
> > > opposite experience - the auction said US$120 + US$10 for shipping,
> > > no mention of bank charges.  He makes contact to arrange
> payment method
> > > (I wired on the Monday following Sat's purchase) and he says he does
> not
> > > want to pay bank charges - stupidly because I really want the case I
> wire
> > > US$145, an extra US$15 to cover bank charges (keeping in mind fx rate
> is
> > > not in my favour) - he emails back to say he has only received
> > > US$117 (US125 - US$8 for bank charges) and to please send a further
> US$13
> > > in cash in the mail - I ask him to use my Fedex shipping
> account, thus
> no
> > > need for US$10 shipping charge - and so after much
> frustration - I was
> in
> > > the situation that I either had to cut my losses - no case or pay
> > > whatever
> > > amount I was being held to ransome for to secure shipping of the case
> - I
> > > did in fact send US$13 in cash in the mail - he tells me he
> has shipped
> > > case, expect it to arrive (finger's X'd) but like you say -
> no room for
> > > bad reviews - no more Ebay experience for me - when I pay a lot of
> money
> > > for something I want a face in front of me to make a noise at
> > > when they do
> > > not deliver...
> > >
> > > Be aware - folks, avoid this one.
> > >
> > > Karina
> >
> > Karina,
> >
> > If he made no mention of the other charges in his auction, then you are
> NOT
> > obligated to pay them, no matter what he says.  I strongly suggest you
> let
> > eBay know about that.  Also, please post appropriate feedback for him,
> > relating your experience with the extra charges.
> >
> > I stopped being afraid to post negative feedback to people that
> I have a
> not
> > so pleasant experience with...as others have said, sellers that really
> > misrepresent the condition is the thing I've had the most problem with.
> >
> > Do you have the auction number/URL, I'd love to see the case!
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Austin

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