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To date I have only bought from used photography sites [MPB, WEX, Park cameras etc.. ] under 'Like new', 'excellent' or at the very least 'good'. Only had one problem, bought a lens that was tagged 'good' but when it showed up it was a disaster. The MF focus ring was unusable, the zoom action [it was a tele lens, 100-300] was jerky at best, there was marks and dents to the body of the lens and hood etc ... of course i sent it back, and they sent out a replacement - which was what I would describe as 'mint'. They were covering their rears perhaps, but it was a huge difference in quality over the first copy they tried to pawn off on me.
So my question is, what is your experience in taking a chance on gear that was labelled "well used" with descriptions such as:
"This lens shows significant signs of use. The lens barrel shows some heavy cosmetic marks. The focus ring shows signs of wear. This lens has moisture within the internal elements"
Say the images of the lens don't show any signs of such, do you think they might exaggerate the condition to cover themselves? Have you ever took the chance and landed a gem of a bargain? Wipe of a cloth, bit of T&C and your 'well used' suddenly looks to be 'good'?
So my question is, what is your experience in taking a chance on gear that was labelled "well used" with descriptions such as:
"This lens shows significant signs of use. The lens barrel shows some heavy cosmetic marks. The focus ring shows signs of wear. This lens has moisture within the internal elements"
Say the images of the lens don't show any signs of such, do you think they might exaggerate the condition to cover themselves? Have you ever took the chance and landed a gem of a bargain? Wipe of a cloth, bit of T&C and your 'well used' suddenly looks to be 'good'?
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