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

[phamard at numericable.fr (Philippe Amard)]

Sorry for you.
This just another typical case of "misrepresentation",
Courts would find on your side I'd say, if you can prove your claim, 
which is always hazardous, painstaking and costly.
But before you get there, start negotiations as early as possible.

Wish you good luck in either case.
Phil...x
 

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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