I'm sure there are lots of good used body sold by KEH. I just see the
bad ones.
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Jim Couch wrote:
> John,
>
> Good points. While I have had good luck with KEH they, like most used
> sellers, appear to do ratings based mostly on cosmetics. I always find
> it a bit odd that a used camera can be rated "Mint - meter does not
> work." If the meter does not work, it certainly is not mint in my book!
> I always plan on a CLA for every used body I buy. I certainly would
> rather spend $100 - $150 having a current body gone through than on
> another body that may or may not be good. With a CLA I know I am getting
> a body that will be in good shape and be reliable, with a used one I
> have no real idea as to it's reliability. I guess some people just would
> prefer to get a physical item for their money. Personally I got tired of
> having camera bodies around that I never used because something was
> wrong with them (usually minor.) A CLA is a very good investment in my book.
>
> Jim Couch
>
> John Hermanson wrote:
>> KEH bodies, from what I've seen, are not overhauled. Last body I bought
>> from them, the shutter curtain bar was at a 30 degree angle (string off
>> pulley) and all foam was bad. It was not rated UG or BGN. Spend $100 on
>> an un-overhauled body (represented as "in full working order") with a
>> warranty, or get your present bod overhauled? It seems like any used
>> body you buy will still need work.
>>
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