I absolutely agree, I have bought a number of cameras from EBay and have
been stung a couple of times. I would not consider this OM-4 purchase as a
sting, the seller did note that the camera had problems. I did once buy a an
OM-2 that was described as perfect. It was physically damaged and when a
tech removed the base plate, the inside was rusty. I opened a dispute with
EBay against the seller as he was unwilling to refund, he claimed that I
must have dropped it.
All said and done, I eventually got my money back and the Seller was kicked
off eBay... If this camera doesn't work out, I will be disappointed because
I would love to own an OM-4. I already have an OM-10 and a near new OM-1
that was given to me by my mother (she ran 1 roll of film through it, and I
still have the other roll of film that expired in 1986). I will try a new
set of batteries and take it to Photosphere, if they say its B.E.R then I
guess it will make a good ornament.
Thanks again.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 8:27 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: OM-4 Purchase (new to list)
>
> With ebay, you never know what you'll end up with. It is becoming more of
a
> dumping ground for unrepairable cameras. Scam artists, thieves,
> opportunists are becoming more prevalent there. Was the camera ever even
in
> a repair shop? Was anything else done aside from the back foam? You have
> no way of knowing as you're at the mercy of the copy they wrote for the
> auction.
> ----------------------------------------------------
> John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
> mail: omtech@xxxxxxxxx
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
> 21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
> 631-424-2121 Turnaround 5-7 weeks
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