> From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > 20mm lenses pop up pretty regularly on eBay. I don't understand your distrust > for eBay, it's only a advertising forum it can only claim to represent what is > posted on it truthfully. The transaction is with the seller ultimately and > generally it's pretty easy to determine if they are likely to do the right > thing or not. I've had more bad experience buying site unseen from second hand > dealers on the web and individuals on NGs than buy via eBay traders. > > So what I'm saying is don't complain that they aren't about because they are > you just have to be prepared to go where they are and use your common sense.
Well, OK, it's not "e-bay" itself that I trust (it is, as you say, just the medium) but the general idea of buying something sight unseen from an individual who is hard to hold accountable. I prefer to either buy stuff that I can touch, or to buy from large, reputable dealers who are easier to hold accountable and can't risk playing games. Unfortunately, I realize that oddball, low-volume or low-markup items are much more likely to find a home on E-bay than at B&H or KEH. DJE
