> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > My experience has been that auction sites have been a great > place to SELL > > EOS gear, but not a particularly competetive place to BUY EOS > gear. I've > > even sold EOS stuff used for more that I paid for it new. > > > > If you are looking to buy, I'd suggest one of the well respected > > national retailers like bhphoto.com, cameraworld.com, photoalley.com and > > the like. > > > > Rich > > > > I own five "L" lenses; 14/2.8L. 24/1.4L, 35/1.4L, 20-35/2.8L and > 70-200/2.8L > as well as an 85/1.8. These were ALL purchased through ebay auctions. On > only one lens, the 24/1.4, was there a problem regarding condition and the > seller and I negotiated an acceptable solution. > > The simple fact is that you have to be willing to be patient, watch the > going prices and examine the sellers feedback. Using proxy > bidding is crap, > it only creates a feeding/bidding frenzy at the end. I snipe if > I feel the > price and quality are right and walk away if prices get too high. > > I have a collection of MINT lenses that cost me about 80% of new. > > John >
Hey John, Your eBay experiences echo mine but at the moment I'm running at a cost of almost 50% of replacement value if I count only used equipment! Regards, Chip Louie * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
