Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/13
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On the Bay the phrase" buyer beware " applies doubly.
1. Read and reread the listing. If anything bothers you, don't bid
2. Look at the photos. Are they clear? Do they show the entire item
from all sides.If they are not clear don't bid.
3. Read the sellers feedback. Large feedback numbers with small
negatives is good. Very large feedback with 98 or 99 % is
still good. (you can't please all of the people all of the time.)
4. Beware of no returns. A reputable seller wants you to be happy with
the item. He dosen't want negative feedback
5. Don't impulse bid. It is not the last item of like kind you will
ever see on eBay.
6. Research what an item is worth and don,t don't overpay for an item.
7. Expect to get burned a time or two. It is just the nature of the
beast. It is almost like playing poker. You win some and you loose some.
The idea is to be informed so as not to loose too often.
One last eBay piece of advice. If you really want an item know what
you are willing to pay. Then enter that bid at the last possible moment.
If you find yourself bidding too often join eBay anonymous. :-)
Happy bidding
Jack
Vick Ko wrote:
> 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
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