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Re: [OM] "Bad apple" used dealers [was: Focus Camera]

Subject: Re: [OM] "Bad apple" used dealers [was: Focus Camera]
From: "Giles" <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 07:46:33 +0000
Pittsburg Camera exchange are not to be trusted.  I dealt with them 
and their idea of condition does not match mine.  I even phoned them 
from Australia and spoke to someone to confirm details of condition - 
they basicly lied to my face, so to speak.

Giles

> Hi George:
> 
> > Now, for the soapbox: PLEASE, people, stick with the reputable ones who
> >  won't (or are FAR less apt to) screw you. These would be limited to, I
> >  believe, B&H and Adorama.
> >  
> >  And, of course, don't forget our list members: Gary Schloss, John
> >  Hermanson and the Big O guy.
> 
> Yup, I'd add Adorama along with B&H.
> 
> As for other avenues, I'll self plug here and say: "Try brokering."  Just need
> to know the item, in what condition and at what purchase price - offline, of
> course.  
> 
> I may be able to offer in short time a jerk list of some used dealers.  My
> latest nominee: Pittsburg Camera Exchange.  Try e-mailing them for condition
> information on an eBay item.  First off, it is stupid to have to e-mail them
> for that.  Second, they will tell you the reserve amount, which is likely high
> market value.  Geesh, why offer such overpriced goods on eBay?  Anyone notice
> how few of their items actually meet reserve?
> 
> Gary Reese
> Las Vegas, NV
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