Christine, if it were me, here is what I would do:
a. If I had 2 or more items to send for repair, cleaning, whatever,
then I would have the 16-50 repaired and then you can sell it for a decent
price as newly-refurbished. Even after the cost of the repair you should
probably net more than if you tried to sell it “as-is”.
b. If the 16-50 is the only item for repair/cleaning, then I might try
the repair anyway. Just to see if the process works for you as it should work.
Again, you should net more when you eventually sell.
c. If you do decide to sell as-is, then be sure to offer (and include)
full detailed instructions on how the buyer can access repair services.
Preferably service(s) with which you have had personal experience…
Good luck!
stan
> On Mar 17, 2016, at 11:40 AM, Christine Nielsen <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Ugh. A little research into the repair of this lens has proved
> discouraging... Purchased from KEH in May 2012, LN- condish, for $900.
> (a good deal at the time, new versions going for close to $1200
> retail, IIRC) . Now, KEH lists same lens, EX+ rating, selling for
> less than half of that... and current price for new is... also about
> half of what it used to be.
>
> Selling, as-is, less repair costs... hardly seems worth it now.
> Repair & keep is an option, but, it feels like throwing good money after
> bad...
>
> Good news for anyone considering this lens -- the time to buy is now,
> apparently.
>
> -c
>
> On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 9:13 PM, Larry Colen <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I just sent my 16-50 off to Precision for repair and when it came back the
>> mount for the hood was on crooked:
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157663635484184
>> They did send me a shipping label to send it back, but they sent me a
>> "ground shipping" label rather than second day, which means it will take a
>> week to get there.
>>
>> I'm not happy with them at all. When I mentioned this on the Pentaxians
>> group on facebook, it was mentioned that KEH will repair Pentax lenses.
>>
>> Precision charges $214 to repair a lens (including a bit extra for second
>> day air return postage). I'd be inclined to suggest that you sell the lens
>> as-is for about $250 less than you would with it fixed, and let the new
>> owner get the fresh warranty on the repair.
>>
>>
>> Christine Nielsen wrote:
>>>
>>> Where are we sending lenses for SDM repairs these days? Is CRIS still
>>> around? Is there a better place (in the US)?
>>>
>>> I have a 16-50 that gave up on me a couple years ago... So, it's time. ;)
>>>
>>> That lens, and a handful of other items (fa 24-90, a k-7, *ist-dl, maybe a
>>> k-5, etc) could be up for grabs in the not too distant future. Time to clean
>>> out, momma just might get a new camera this spring!
>>>
>>> :)
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> -c
>>>
>>>
>>
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>>
>>
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