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Subject: [OM] Re: Anyone bought bargain grade from KEH?
From: James Royall <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 08:46:20 +0100
Thanks for the replies. Seems like this grade covers a lot. I tried to 
ask about the specifics of the camera before ordering, but the guy on 
the phone didn't want to go and dig it out. I'm assured that it works 
right and as the value is so low I won't lose a lot if the circuit 
dies.

James


On 13 Jun 2004, at 01:06, James N. McBride wrote:

>
> I've recently had some posts about a lens purchased from KEH that had a
> dented objective lens thread. My initial contact on this resulted in a
> statement that bargain grade includes dents. I pointed out to him that 
> I had
> been assured the damage was purely cosmetic and this big dent 
> compromised
> the functionality of the lens. He agreed and allowed me to return it 
> for a
> refund. The glass in this lens was flawless but I just didn't want to 
> screw
> with getting it fixed. I just shipped it back and don't have the 
> refund yet.
> /jmac
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of James Royall
> Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 8:27 AM
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> Subject: [OM] Anyone bought bargain grade from KEH?
>
>
>
> So the OM2S that had a dented door hinge went for over £100. I left it
> a fair bit before that price. Looking on the KEH site I spotted a OM4
> listed as bargain going for $200 (about £100), and as I have a friend
> visiting in a couple of weeks from the US I bought it thinking I can
> get a worn but tested OM4 for the cost of an OM2S locally. The grading
> description talks of possible dinks and dents, and it's only one grade
> up from 'ugly', but looking at the KEH testimonials people seem pretty
> happy with what they get for the money. Anyone with first hand
> experience? I'm not too worried about the looks, but curious as to what
> to expect.
>
> James
> Who managed to hold out for about 15 months with one body.
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