Waited 5 days for my 135 Tele Elmarit...........

[kbg32]

Bought it mint, for a great price, only to have it delivered to Kansas. Problem is, I live in New York City. The seller had my confirmed mailing address and sent it by Fed-X, signature required. According to the Fed-X website tracking, it was delivered today and "left at front door, no signature". Now I have to wait and see how this gets resolved. 250 e-ay transactions, both buying and selling, and this is my first problem.

Sucks. I was really looking forward to using this lens this weekend.

 

[clarence]

I've often had problems with couriers like FedEx, TNT and DHL. While Royal Mail and USPS have not been perfect, the bulk of my transactions with them have not disappointed me.

Clarence

 

[back alley]

ups sucks...that's my story and i'm stickin' to it!!

but, more importantly, sorry about the lens, that really sucks!!

do you think you'll use a 135 much?

joe

 

[kbg32]

No, I didn't think I would use it much, but I wanted to try some different things. I always wanted a longish lens for my Leica. Now I'm waiting to see how this gentleman will make good. If he can even get the lens back and reship it to me, or just get my money refunded. I'll wait until Friday and then use the "Resolution Center" or whatever they call it. Sounds kind of ominous.

 

[back alley]

i have little hope for this sort of thing.
my 40 summicron showed up broken last may and i'm still waiting to hear from the post office and if they have decided anything.

 

[BillBingham2]

I would recomend having the seller push Fed-ex as a signature was required and it was not gotten. Have him hold thier feet to the fire. If the resolution center is on ebay, IMHO, forgetit.

If he does not want to push, have him send you the info and you push for him.

I always do insurance for anything over $100 USD, for me, things just seem to go smoother.

You might try shipping to work next time. That way you can reach out and choke the person in the mail room for it.

Good luck and do not give up.

B2 (;->

 

[tajart]

shipping & 135

shipping & 135

i've been lucky with shipping and receiving using all the different carriers- even with things left on the porch w sig req'd, so i'm optimistic that the lens will be delivered to you. and, once you get it, you'll find the 135 tele-elmar is quite a fantastic performer. i was reluctant about this focal length but after i used this lens i had to have one. it is a good one.
good luck with receipt of yours.

 

[tajart]

any progress?

 

[kbg32]

Yes, thanks. It did finally arrive safe and sound. Seller was quite nice. Looking forward to using and posting some images soon.

 

[back alley]

a happy ending, that's great!