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Subject: [OM] Re: Oboy seller "buybuyeasy "
From: David Carter <Spotz@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:02:09 +1300
I know the principle counts, but at least it was only $20.

Did you happen to mention that you represent a group of international 
buyers several hundred strong that are constantly buying camera gear? I 
seem to recall this being used in the past, but don't remember the result.

david


Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> Hong Kong oboy seller "buybuyeasy" was recommended earlier this year by 
> a new list member, I don't remember who.  I purchased a 22mm Canyon 
> eyecup from him which was advertised as for a 5D.
> <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160154590458>
>
> Turns out that the correct size for a 5D is 18mm which he also sells. 
> Seemed like a simple enough mistake.  If you measure a Canyon eyepiece 
> you can get 18mm on the inside of the attachment groove or 22mm on the 
> outside.  I didn't know which was which so I relied on their claim that 
> the 22mm would fit a 5D.  The eyecup arrived in about 10 days which I 
> considered good.  But it was soon clear that the 18mm size was the right 
> one for a 5D.  The 22mm was much too large.
>
> I emailed them and complained about the inaccuracy of their description. 
> They responded fairly promptly and said they'd replace it with the 18mm 
> size if I returned the 22mm (at my expense, of course).  I did that 
> immediately and much more than 10 days went by and I heard nothing from 
> them.  I emailed and they acknowledged receipt of my return and asked 
> for my mailing address.  Said they'd lost it.  Now it's about two months 
> and several emails later.  After ignoring several emails from me they 
> finally responded after being threatened with negative feedback. They 
> said they had sent it but ignored my request to tell me when they had 
> sent it.  Nothing has arrived and they now continue to ignore me.
>
> To make matters even a bit worse they still continue to advertise the 
> 22mm eyecup as for a 5D.  Probably not crooked but out of control.  So, 
> for the first time in several years of oboy purchases I have finally 
> left someone negative feedback.  This seller is not recommended. 
> Fortunately, the lesson cost me less than $20 most of which was two way 
> shipping expenses.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
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