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Subject: [OM] Re: What's wrong with this picture...
From: Ali Shah <alizookoman@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 12:54:29 -0800 (PST)
Probably. I dont know if I would trust HK. 

Take a look at Promaster. They have a decent Circ.
Polarizer which doesnt cost as much as some of the
others.


--- Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> Sorry, not asking you to evaluate an image.
> 
> Here's an oboy auction for a Hoya 77mm circular
> polarizer.  Near the top 
>   of the line.  Seller is "besteastern" in HK, has
> been around for 2 
> years, has 7,000 sales and 99.6% positive feedback
> rating.  Pretty 
> impressive actually.  And at only $66.95 is a great
> deal.  Or is it?
>
<http://cgi.ebay.com/HOYA-77mm-PRO1-DIGITAL-Circular-Polarizer-Filter-DMC_W0QQitemZ290057441302QQihZ019QQcategoryZ15217QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> 
> Now, here's the B&H ad for the same product.
>
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=391185&is=REG&addedTroughType=search>
> Note that the price at $194.95 is *** 3 times as
> much ***.
> 
> Is this one of those; "If it sounds too good to be
> true then... "  If 
> so, what's the catch?  Counterfeit merchandise?  If
> so, why so many 
> happy customers.  They can't tell the difference? 
> Real merchandise 
> slipped out the back door?  Stolen merchandise?
> 
> Comments please.
> 
> Chuck Norcutt
> 
> 
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