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

[vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko)]

Thank you all for your support.

Yes, I have emailed the seller.  I've dealt with him before and have been 
very pleased with what I've bought from him, and frankly, had he advertised 
this item as "user, damage to front lens, cleaning marks", I'd be okay.

I guess I got too used to seeing mint condition stuff from KEH that was 
advertised as EX.

...Vick


>From: Philip Leeson <pjleeson@mchsi.com>
>Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
>To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Just what does EX on *bay mean anyway?
>Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:11:38 -0600
>
>Vick:
>
>I'd venture to say I've been on ebay longer than about anyone around.  (as 
>"kamraz" -- since 1997))
>Some words of advice:
>Always use paypal or similar if buying.
>Never buy from someone without money back rights (minus shipping of  
>course).
>Actually look closely at the feedback comments, especially the older  ones, 
>not just the recent ones.
>Ignore fancy or flashy web pages, a simple description is all one  needs if 
>buyer and seller know what they are talking about.
>I'd email the seller and see what they say.
>And if you are treated poorly, let us know the sellers' name.
>
>Phil
>