Site Unseen Purchase - Best and Worst

James Bleifus · Dec 17, 2011

My worst experience was the Mamiya C220 I bought on eBay a few months back. It leaked light like crazy and is waiting patiently at Carol Flutat's for repair. KEH's prices have become so good that I don't think I'll be using eBay anymore. I just received an RB67 from them in great shape for $360 after shipping. Probably not the cheapest price I can find but it is a good balance between price and peace of mind.

The only person I've bought from here on APUG was Jim Galli. I don't think he's here anymore but he was a heck of a nice guy who always gave me a fair price.

EthanFrank · Dec 17, 2011

Hmm. The Rolleiflex I just picked up on eBay could end up as either the best deal I've ever gotten, or one of the worst. All depends on the repair quote...

ozphoto · Dec 18, 2011

borisdeswan said:
I bid on a 50mm f4.5 PG wide angle for Bronica GS1. I didn't feel to enthusiastic since it was purported to be excelent plus.I ended up with it after forking out $220. When It arrived inside the package in it's original box and warranty was a NEW lens...

Oh you're breaking my heart! That was the one I wanted, but they were rare as hens teeth, when I was needing a WA, and the price - less than I paid for my 65mm. Will have to keep my eyes peeled for one of these again. . . . .

M.A.Longmore · Dec 18, 2011

Sirius Glass said:
I could not see clearly 'cause my eyes had a mist from the smoke of a distant fire

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Was that the fire in your loins ?

Ron
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MattKing · Dec 18, 2011

James Bleifus said:
The only person I've bought from here on APUG was Jim Galli. I don't think he's here anymore but he was a heck of a nice guy who always gave me a fair price.

Jim still visits regularly - the lens mine seems to be inexhaustible.

jcoldslabs · Dec 18, 2011

Best - Mamiya 7 body and 80mm lens in 1999. ($1,600 back then which was a deal!) Bought as backup for my wedding gear. Turned out to be better to use with smoother focusing than my other lenses. Still going strong today.

Worst - Rolleiflex listed in working condition but was beyond broken when it arrived. Got a refund, though.

BryceEsquerre · Dec 18, 2011

Yashica Mat (super mint condition) and rolleinar 1 (with leather case , very good condition) for free from my grandpas closet

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