I'm the 35/2.8, of course. I won't share my correspondence with you. Heck,
I wouldn't let my children read it. Clearly, I am just one step this side
of Satan, at least in his opinion.
Ah well.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian P. Huber" <bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 4:33 PM
Subject: [OM] FW: Olympus OM-2n w/ Quartz Recordata Back 3 Ex+
> Following is a note I sent to Rextex and his reply...
>
> Brian P. Huber
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rextex [mailto:rextex@xxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 11:19 AM
> To: Brian P. Huber
> Subject: Re: Olympus OM-2n w/ Quartz Recordata Back 3 Ex+
>
>
> Dear Brian:
>
> There have been two problem auctions - virtually back to back - on my
> eBay recent auctions. Here in Arkansas we have recently been experiencing
> the worst Snow and ICE STORMS in recorded history. Without access to
> electrical power or phone service for over two weeks now - 'inquiries /
> questions' (things in general) have just been hard if not impossible to
> respond to.
>
> # 1, A camera (OM-2s) was damaged in shipment (broken mirror - as
> evidenced by the crushed and punctured box I received back from the
> Buyer ) - which is the first shipment damage that I have encountered out
of
> well over 200 shipments. I think the Postal Service just had an accident
> during the Christmas season. Without the Buyer's address and access to my
> computerized 'records' this incident was impossible to correct. As phone
> service was restored only Saturday evening at 6 p.m., I have emailed the
> purchaser that I will refund all her money effective today, the first day
> that the Post Office is open to do so. She was mad at me in her emails -
> received only yesterday (Sunday) simply because of the fact that I was not
> responding to her emails - which was impossible to do!
>
> # 2, A 35mm f/2.8 lens was sold without enough close scrutiny for
> $30.00 and I said in the ad that I "Used this Lens daily" - which I do use
> the same "type lens" just not the same Lens - never used that lens and
sold
> it for a price based on it's physical appearance not it's optical
condition.
> I sold it as is and am refunding the Buyer's money as well as the shipping
> costs (which is my 'Normal' practice) on return of the lens. I have
> purchased many items from this gentleman and am surprised at his activity
> towards me! Not a good practice in my opinion.
>
> There is a third auction in which I described a lens as MINT / NEW in
> which a 200mm f/4 lens was shipped in error and was less than MINT or NEW.
> I sent the correct lens (MINT - no blemish, mark etc. and still with the
> original 'Passed' sticker on it) and this Buyer (a DR. in California)
> subsequently refused this lens after three weeks of usage - and returned a
> different lens, even 'dented', and most certainly not the one that I
shipped
> to him (which was a perfect MINT/NEW 200mm f/4 Lens) and is simply trying
to
> get to me - I am returning "HIS" 'DOG' lens this morning.
>
> My reputation, as evidenced by my numerous 'feedback' comments should
> speak for itself. Evidentially it does not! LOL! Anyway, I think that
the
> inability to respond in a timely manner (due to the 'Freak' weather
> conditions here in Arkansas) is the key to all of this and although I am
> sorry for the inconveniences, I am certain all will work out. I am an
> Honest Buyer and Seller, much unlike many, many others on eBay! Please -
if
> you are interested in any of my items for sale, understand that all comes
> with a Satisfaction Guaranteed - Money Back - Warranty. I only want
"HAPPY"
> business transactions.
>
> Some problems were in effect my fault, some weren't! It's as simple
as
> that. However, I do accept full responsibility for my Sales or Purchases.
> We are dealing with items here that aren't available through any other
> source other than eBay and similar auction sales arenas. One misused word
> can upset someone and create a negative reaction. I treat others like I
> want to be treated, which is, honestly.
>
> I sincerely hope that you 'post' this letter where ever you
communicate
> with others - as this is 'my side' of the recent activities. I do not
take
> part in such activities as this is not a business, just a hobby. I have,
> use and maintain a very nice collection of Olympus photographic equipment.
> Additionally, from time to time I offer some items for sale, out of this
> collection, that are either un-needed or duplications. I have been using
> Olympus equipment for over 25 years and understand the complexities of the
> system and it's users and followers. I wish them all well! I have been
on
> eBay only since September and have somehow accumulated a NICE feedback
> record in that short period of time. I don't expect it to continue
forever,
> as there are a few 'bad' apples in every barrel. You'd be surprised how
> many eBayers are simply 'jealous' of what others have and do!
>
> Kindest regards,
> Rex H. Graham
>
> P.S. Thank you for your interest. It actually did me good to respond to
> someone that is truly interested, not just creating more problems in the
> background - 'talking behind other's backs'. By the way, that OM-2n with
> the recorddataback 3 is an excellent camera, personally used by me, an
extra
> now, and if you wish to purchase it, I'll make you one 'heck of a deal' to
> show you, and all you communicate with, that I am a serious 'keeper of the
> Olympus Faith' !! If you don't wish to purchase it - that's fine, also!
> It will eventually sell, and the people that you are talking with
> 'somewhere' - wherever that is - will still talk as they really don't have
> very much else to do.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian P. Huber" <bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <rextex@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 2:17 PM
> Subject: Olympus OM-2n w/ Quartz Recordata Back 3 Ex+
>
>
> > I'm somewhat interested in the 2n, but there has been MUCH discussion in
> an
> > online discussion group about your selling practices. Three members of
> our
> > group have purchased products from you that seem to be much different
than
> > you describe. Complaints center around dirty or damaged lens elements,
> > mirrors broken, etc. As you might see, there has been quite a reaction
to
> > the comments, no bids yet on the OM-2n.
> >
> > I'd appreciate your comments, thanks.
> >
> > Brian P. Huber
> >
> >
>
>
>
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