Thanks, Stan. At this point, I'm leaning towards getting it repaired... maybe I'll get some use out of it, and the going rate for resale will go up in the meantime.... Wishful thinking?
;) -c On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 11:54 AM, Stanley Halpin <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Larry Colen [email protected] (postbox on min4est) http://red4est.com/lrc >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
