I've done it a couple of times in the last few years. Ugly can be anything from "it looks like it's been in a garbage disposal" to "It's perfect but it's not worth my time to really deal with this thing".
I've done it a couple of times in the last few years. Ugly can be anything from "it looks like it's been in a garbage disposal" to "It's perfect but it's not worth my time to really deal with this thing".Does anyone have experience buying from KEH via the auction site, I'm looking at a lens that is difficult to find and not inexpensive but is rated as ugly. Still returnable and garanteed according to the auction. What kind of expectations should I have?
Thanks!
P.S. I know the rating system. I am asking about the reality of it at this time. The reliability of it has varied considerably over the years.
Always unhappy with KH.I bought a nikon 105 micro f/2.8 AF lens from KEH. I paid less than the lens has sold for on ebay (using the completed auction search) and the lens is immaculate. Service was excellent (Arthur was my cust rep), packaging was fine and dandy and the lens arrived right on time. In as much as we all tend to look at ebay first, you might be surprised if you compare it to KEH. When it is important (this lens was bought for a job shooting rare books, sheet music and maps) and you can't swing new, KEH is an excellent choice.
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I just bought a Minolta ring flash. It was out of stock on their website but perfectly available on the Ebay store. Don't they coordinate the two?
I think what they sell on eBay is not offered in the online store.
Bargain grade seems to be their popular eBay grade.
Many shops around the country sell used gear, though it’s something of a sideline for many. Usedphotopro, AKA Roberts Camera is another used gear specialist. One advantage they have is that their pictures are of the actual item.
Have dealt with KEH occasionally over the past decade.
Just returned an "Excellent" $160 lens...paid $60 for extended warranty thinking it might be as good as the $300 #1 lens I'd also just bought without warranty.
KEH credited me for that #2 and for its warranty...no questions asked. #2 was fine but I kept #1.
So it this a positive or a negative report? I do not have a copy of the program so I do not know who is on first.
A huge advantage! I've bought from them. Shipping (to my country, outside the US) is more expensive than other US sellers, but their item prices are very reasonable.
But i have also gotten "bargain" rated items that well, "held together with hope and a prayer and chewing gum" comes to mind.
I just received a 65mm wideangle lens on baby Pacemaker board which turns out to be quite nice. My only gripe with KEH is their use of FEDEX shipping.
Here's the box before opening: View attachment 330365
For curiosity, which 65 mm lens did you get?
My only gripe with KEH is their use of FEDEX shipping.
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