Taking the pledge & the cure!

[jody]

It's about time for an ebay break. The used gear shops are looking better all the time. Just got a 'mint' Contax T from ebay that was actually used but not abused with a broken flash battery door and fungus in the finder windows. I agree with Photodave, at a shop for a few more bucks you can handle the merchandise before you buy and usually get a guarantee, makes for a less stressful purchase, don't you think?
Steamer

i do agree its better to buy from a reputable source. But ebay is adictive and thats why I need to take the pledge and the cure. 😀

 

[venchka]

i do agree its better to buy from a reputable source. But ebay is adictive and thats why I need to take the pledge and the cure. 😀

I support you, Jody!

 

[oftheherd]

Hello, my name is Al, and I'm a Ebay-aholic...

Not to make lite of AA, but some EBayers need a 12 step program...

In my case I needed a 24 step program. 😀

Actually, since I have most of what I want now, I only bid occassionally. Oh, but only low bids and only on things I know I need in case I really win.

(I think I can safely say that since I am sure nobody would attend the meetings where I live.)

 

[Bryce]

I haven't bought anything on the bay in 2 years. Haven't missed any of it, the competition, the misrepresented goods, the hassles with the postal service...

 

[dostacos]

will there be meetings and do we get "chits" proclaiming our time without ebay?

as for used cameras in shops, I do not see many stores with used sections, [Cals in Costa Mesa used to be great, now they send you across the street to a guy that seems to think all his cameras are worth about triple what the going rate is 😱 ] Samy's behind the Orange Curtin might have a couple of pieces but most of their stuff is in that OTHER county

the rest seem to be heading to digital only disposible cameras [regardless of costs 😱 😱 ]

Got another place in Fullerton that sells used, again inflated prices. I think he makes his $$$ RENTING high end Canon lenses like a 70-200 ISM and the bigger fast primes. 😎

 

[Al Patterson]

Fullerton Used Camera store

Fullerton Used Camera store

If that's the one I think it is, I did venture in there a few times. Prices were a bit steep, but at least they had a decent selection...

 

[dostacos]

If that's the one I think it is, I did venture in there a few times. Prices were a bit steep, but at least they had a decent selection...

yeah that is da place

 

[venchka]

It ain't over 'till it's over

It ain't over 'till it's over

I got a second chance offer on the lens that started this thread. The offer is legit, it came from ebay & is duplicated in my ebay messages. Should I? Shouldn't I? The price isn't a steal, but it's not unreasonable. $790 including shipping. 35mm Summicron, Canada, #2539241. 2nd or 3rd version? 1972, same year as my M5.

Muttering and mumbling.

 

[photogdave]

It MAY be okay...or it MAY have been dropped and unable to focus properly or it MAY be full of sand.
For me that's too much money for something I can't hold in my hands first. Even if you can return it you will be out the shipping $$$.
I'm in the same boat and desperately need a 35mm. I've decided to buy a new CV Ultron in the meantime and wait til I find a Summicron at a shop or through a fellow RFF member.

 

[venchka]

I fumbled the ball on a 35mm Summicron here at RFF over the weekend. There is a MOST attractive C/V Ultron in the classifieds right now.

ARGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😱

 

[reub2000]

I think I should stay away from ebay.

Just where to buy this stuff?

 

[Kyle]

I'm done using ebay for camera gear. I'll stick to this place or local shops.

I still use it to buy records, as the stuff I'm looking for can't be found locally.

 

[David Murphy]

I like eBay. I both buy and sell there often. It's a great place and I will most certainly not "take the pledge". I like RFF and its membership too for buying and selling, but the volume here is very, very low and the listing formats are rudimentary compared to eBay.