Re: [OM] Olympus Parts Supply

[John Prosper]

> From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> The moral of the story, as I've learned the hard way, never ever buy a
> piece of broken Olympus equipment unless you know for certain that the
> broken or missing parts are available.  Bodies aren't so bad since there
> are a lot of them around to cannibalise, lenses are another matter.  Don't
> let sellers convince you that an expensive lens only needs a "simple" thing
> to be fixed.  If it's so simple, then why aren't they fixing it?
>
> FYI, I just checked on prices for the front and real elements of a 
> 35-80/2.8.
> The good news is they're still available, the bad news is the front element
> is $320US and rear element is $140US!  Those of you who own this lens may
> want to be extra careful when using it :-)
Well, your initial outlay cost for the broken gear should ease the burden of 
paying for the extra elements.  I know if I could get some primetime optics 
in less than primetime shape at the right price and replacement parts are 
available, I'd go for it in a heartbeat. ;-)
John

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