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Re: [OM] 135mm f2.8 on eBay at $60 BIN - now semi-soap box

Subject: Re: [OM] 135mm f2.8 on eBay at $60 BIN - now semi-soap box
From: NSURIT@xxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:12:28 EDT
 
In a message dated 4/17/2010 12:41:31 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
Gary@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

His  pictures of it are terrible. He doesn't show the front glass. He 
thinks it  is a zoom lens. Tempting price and may be ok, but I'm afraid 
it might not  be a good purchase. I always stay away if they won't show 
me a picture of  the glass. On the other hand you could find out for  $60.





Everything you say is true.
 
That being said, I would add that some of the best deals I've made have  
been when there was either a bad picture, a bad description or even no picture 
 or description, other than the title.  If I would miss the $60 when it 
came  time to feed myself or pay my bills, I really don't need to be buying the 
lens  irrespective of the kind of deal that is being offered.
 
This one looked to me to be the kind of deal I might ask a few questions  
about as it appeared to not be obviously abused and the inspection sticker  
seemed to be intact and with the printing still visible.  I might send this  
inquiry, " Can you see any scratches or flaws on the surface of the lens 
when  you take both the lens caps off?  When you look through the lens, with 
the  caps off, is there any cloudiness or other distractions?  Does there 
appear  to be any damage to the outside of the lens?" 
 
For those who know me, you know I am not like the guy in the diner who just 
 happens to have an opinion about everything.  I've bought and sold a great 
 deal of gear on and off this list, eBay, Craigslist, APUG  and privately.  
It has helped to feed my habit and to facilitate  others doing the same.
 
The Universe rewards risk takers!  Look at anyone you know who has  traded 
in their steady paycheck for the opportunity to work for themselves and  
been successful at it . . . or not.  My experience is that many  of those who 
"fail" get right back up and give it another go.  Often  times out of 
"failure" is spawned success.  Many of my friends are folks  who, like me, have 
gone from trading their time for someone else's money,  to owing their own 
business.  This rewarding road is seldom the  easiest road . . . just a more 
rewarding one.
 
OK, off the soap box, on to somewhat more camera gear related topic and  
then on to finishing a portfolio project upon which I've been working. This is 
 still about risk.  Yesterday I responded to an ad on Craigslist in  a town 
about 200 miles from where I am for the next few days. Crappy  photos, poor 
description and worth the call.  Price was right for what was  being 
offered in reasonable condition.  Kit included an OM 2, motor  drive 1 and 18V 
grip, 50mm f1.4 (low number/not replacement for one  sent to live with AG), 
75-150mm Zuiko, 310 Flash and BG, 2X of some sort, hard  metal case.  Not 
interested, yet? Oh, there was also a 21mm f3.5  Zuiko.  Had a brief 
conversation 
with the seller, called up a friend whose  business was a few blocks away 
and had him go pick it up for me. It is still  sight unseen, however the 
amount of money at risk would not kill me and I  imagine it will turn out to be 
an exceptional deal.  Risks? Yes.  Rewards? yes.  Thank you, Universe.
 
Our fear is often what stops us from enjoying life fully.  Fear  will 
always be with us.  I faced a big hunk of fear last night,  acknowledged it and 
moved on.  The results made the fear laughable.  
 
So, back to the project and the next challenge.
   
 
<{B)  Bill Barber    
 
    
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