[Leica] Just what does EX on *bay mean anyway?

[leica at screengang.com (Didier Ludwig)]

"Ex" can mean anything. There's no reliable, consistent system for item 
descriptions. Many sellers do over-, some do underevaluate their items. 

Is the mark a cleaning mark or a damaged coating - or even a scratch? 
Anyway Ebay is russian roulette for stuff like that. Especially with "no 
return".
If he's already left the feedback you might give him a negative one for 
dishonest description. 
D.



>I just received a lens from a reputable store that held a recent auction on
>the *bay.
> 
>The lens was described as "EX" with a "slight mark" on the lens.
> 
>I just re-read the description of the "slight mark" on the lens. 
>
>The slight mark is a surface gouge that is over 1/8 inch long  and is 1/2
>inches from the rim - i.e. not close to the edge. 
> 
>And there are additional defects on the lens, particularly that the lens
>surfaces are full of cleaning marks and there is something loose inside the
>lens.  In fact, it sounds like a lens element is loose.
> 
>So is that "EX" to you?
>
>The auction states "no return".  
>
>Is there any recourse?  
> 
>..Vick