I bought one used lens from Adorama - a Tamron 180/2.5. It was described as
ex+ and the price was quite a bit below KEH's prices at that time. There
have been some cheaper ones on the auction site last year, but that's
normal. I was lucky that I got to look at the lens in person before buying.
In this case, Adorama's rating was, I think, fair. I did read a
recommendation suggesting that it was best to assess the items in person,
rather than relying on Adorama's rating.
I have bought one lens from KEH (late model 21/3.5). It was rated Excellent.
The price was acceptable. The only flaw, which wasn't mentioned in e-mails,
was significant brassing on the mount. In fact really this was the only sign
of use, and otherwise, this was (is) fine.
Martin Walters
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Behalf Of ScottGee1
Sent: January 9, 2006 9:02
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: adorama grading
My experience with Adorama is limited. Bought one item that was
described as "Very Good". Apparently that's the phrase they use to
describe worn, defective equipment. The return was a hassle as well
so I haven't given them a second chance.
KEH has become inconsistent, IMO. I've done business with them for
over a decade. You'll see lots of stories posted to the 'net about
"Bargain" items that turn out to be very clean. I've had that
experience as well. More recently I noticed that "Bargain" is more
likely to mean just that and maybe worse. One "Bargain" lens I
ordered had a nice gouge in the front element. Mechanical items are
apparently no longer thoroughly checked as I've had to return a few
lately. If you follow their rules, they're very fair about returns.
Side note: I wonder about KEH's long term health. They're holding a
LOT of analog gear that they bought at relatively high prices that
will never return the $$ they expected. Perhaps King's pockets are
deep enough to offset the difference, but I it'll be interesting to
see what happens over the next few years.
my two lux worth/ScottGee1
On 1/9/06, Komtanoo Pinpimai <romerun@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Hello,
>
> Is there anybody has ever bought used equipments from Adorama, how do
> you feel their grading accuracy ? I think I've heard people claimed
> KEH does a great job on grading, but never heard that's of Adorama.
>
> -thanks
> kem.
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