Dralowid
Michael
There used to be an Ebay seller who sold copies of FISON and I think FOOKH at a reasonable price.
Does anyone have their details?
Does anyone have their details?
Shac
Well-known
Try this - I bought one and it's quite fine
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Metal-...349925?hash=item237f8618a5:g:ncMAAOSw2gxYvmL-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Metal-...349925?hash=item237f8618a5:g:ncMAAOSw2gxYvmL-
Richard G
Veteran
Wow. I will get one of those too.
Shac
Well-known
I wrote the seller yesterday suggesting he also produce a SOOGZ.
If he decides to, I'll let RFFers know
If he decides to, I'll let RFFers know
Dralowid
Michael
Shac, Thanks for this, if I order it now it might get stuck in the Suez canal!
(There seem to be a few vendors with the same thing on Ebay all at roughly the same price)
(There seem to be a few vendors with the same thing on Ebay all at roughly the same price)
Nitroplait
Well-known
Is that even a worthwhile price?
I was looking for a FISON this past Sunday in the local classifieds and bought one (original) for the same price as the ebay copy.
Can't say I have checked the market prior to buying mine, as what I paid just seemed reasonable, but if I order the ebay one from China, I would have to pay a flat fee for custom handling as well as VAT, which would make my price twice as high as advertised.
Does an original FISON really cost more than that?
PS: I'm in EU and don't know how tax/VAT is collected in US and UK.
I was looking for a FISON this past Sunday in the local classifieds and bought one (original) for the same price as the ebay copy.
Can't say I have checked the market prior to buying mine, as what I paid just seemed reasonable, but if I order the ebay one from China, I would have to pay a flat fee for custom handling as well as VAT, which would make my price twice as high as advertised.
Does an original FISON really cost more than that?
PS: I'm in EU and don't know how tax/VAT is collected in US and UK.
Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
Direct conversion of $31.80 to GBP makes it £23.18 at the mo.
Red Dot Cameras in London has FISONs in stock for £40 and £49 (all listed as "Exc+", so I don't know why some are cheaper).
MW Classic has one in stock which they are claiming is "clean, light use" (it really isn't that clean) for £27.
Personally, I'm not sure it's worth dealing with the issues of unknown quality plus the uncertainties of Chinese shipping times just to save a couple of quid. But if we could get a FOOKH for the same price... sign me up.
Nitroplait
Well-known
Agree. A FOOKH at a reasonable price could be interesting.
WJJ3
Well-known
Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
Now I'm getting slightly off track but I've just spotted they also do a VOOLA copy for what works out at about £20. I know what I'm hunting down if I ever get to go back to Japan!
Shac
Well-known
FYI - The quality of the one I bought was just fine. At the time it was about 1/2 of the used going prices
Dralowid
Michael
VOOLA was one of those things that was better in theory than practice.
farlymac
PF McFarland
I bought one of those too, and find it to be of high quality. I wouldn't hesitate to get the 3.5cm version except I already have an original hood on my Summaron. Maybe if I got the Elmar 3.5/3.5 I'd save a bit and get the replacement one.
PF
Dralowid
Michael
I only asked in the first place because I have just lost a FISON in the harbour. Not wanting to risk the black ones that I have I was looking for a cheap alternative...
Dralowid
Michael
jiri_cisler
not there quiet yet
have both of mentioned copies. actually these are quiet fine pieces. caps are fit on it as with original ones. matt black structured interior, material (aluminium i suppose) and fit is right for the price. since i got it, my originals are safe at home. i’d say go for it. original accessories are expensive and prone to be misplaced or lost (don’t ask me. my FIKUS at the bottom of the pond etc).