There seem to be lots of Ricohflexes, Rolleicords or Yashicas from North America on eBay.
This Diacord here listed as functional for a really good price, so you'll get a refund if it turns out not to be:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/156543059714
Tbh it's probably worth buying even if you pay for a CLA after.
Don't you love (hate) the way so many eBay sellers show one photo of the camera (with the lens caps on), and two photos of the ratty old leather case? ;-)
That Diacord may very well be a good camera at a good price, and the shipping cost is very reasonable, too (unlike buying from Japan). However, I notice that seller has no feedback. Personally, when buying on eBay, I would prefer to see a seller with at least 20 feedback ratings with an approval rating of at least 99.0%. Especially when the seller says nothing about whether the camera works, and they do not accept returns. I do sometimes gamble, and buy from a seller with few ratings, but only if it is a hard-to-find item and the price is very atractive.
eBay can be a good place to buy, but there are a few "gotchas" to watch out for.
Unless I mised it, I don't see where the
seller says the Diacord is is functional. I believe the seller described the item as "used" -- and for items described as used, eBay automatically adds that description which says, "
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended..." A lot of non-functional items on eBay are described as such. If the item is non-functional, eBay says it should be listed as "
For parts or not working" but many sellers describe non-working items as "used" anyway. Oftentimes with cameras, the seller doesn't really know if the camera works. Unless the seller specifically says the camera works, I would buy it at a price that assumes it needs to be repaired.
If it turns out the Diacord is not functional, then it was "not as described" -- which gives the buyer the right to return it for a refund, even if the seller says they don't take returns.
I can't tell if this particular seller knows if this particular camera works or not, but I would ask before buying, because returning items can be a hassle.
Sometimes, if you look at the "Seller's other items" you can get a better idea about how much faith you want to put in the seller's description. Sellers who sell mostly cameras, are more likely to be able to tell if a camera is functional or not, compared to sellers who are selling all kinds of random items. Now whether the camera sellers are any more honest in communicating what they know about the camera, that is for another conversation.
One final tip for buying on eBay. If you are interested in buying something, add it to your Watchlist, and wait a few days. Sometimes the seller will send you an offer at a lower price (although the Japanese sellers seem to do this much less often than US sellers). On the other hand, someone else might buy it. But for common items, be patient and you can always find another one.
