Jim Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote/replied to: >If you deal with some small camera shop that can't afford to bring in >more than one sample, can't afford to have demo lenses, then I guess >you have to take what you can get.
I guess I should mention that I'm a bit spoiled here in Japan, the shops have a good supply of lenses, and keep several in store for selling. They have a complete demo lineup in a glass cabinet, you buy a lens you get a sealed Canon box with a brand new lens in it. I would not be concerned even about buying a used lens at the dealers though, cause they back up everything without question. Their used lenses are all mint, and priced accordingly. If you take it back, it's no problem, they'll make you happy. Probably cause it's so easy for them to send anything back, get fixed, or get a factory replacement. If anyone's wondering about prices in Japan, forget it. New lenses here go for more than in the States. Selection and service though are topnotch. For example, the EOS 7 here cost about $700 US with no lens. Enough said. "take every day as a gift, never get angry at the idiotic mass of humanity, delight in the craftsmanship of BMW and nature" Jim Davis, 2002 * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
