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Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

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p.2 #1 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

Can't wait to see how much that goes for!

Jun 30, 2009 at 10:22 PM

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p.2 #2 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

price > $1,500 = no bargain.

Jun 30, 2009 at 11:32 PM

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TrojanHorse wrote:
Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

That's right up there with 1D series being offered with "no idea how many actuations" or "no way to determine actuations"

Definite no-go.

Jul 01, 2009 at 12:41 AM

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Marcel VanEerd wrote:
TrojanHorse wrote:
Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

That's right up there with 1D series being offered with "no idea how many actuations" or "no way to determine actuations"

Definite no-go.

they say now that it has no fungus or mold but are silent about whether it AF well or not....

Jul 01, 2009 at 03:48 AM

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p.2 #5 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

PetKal wrote:
price > $1,500 = no bargain.

I am with Peter... There is no need to push the price up any higher...

Jul 01, 2009 at 04:06 AM

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p.2 #6 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

There's no problem with buying an iffy supertele from an eBay store that offloads lenses that even Adorama doesn't want to touch. Worst-case scenario, you could always send it to Canon for repairs ... Oh--right.

Jul 01, 2009 at 04:31 AM

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p.2 #7 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

skibum5 wrote:
Marcel VanEerd wrote:
TrojanHorse wrote:
Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

Jul 01, 2009 at 06:46 AM

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p.2 #8 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

I thought about it. I am not looking to make a profit. I just wanted to shoot with it. Thus, the fact that I can't receive a picture taken with this lens alongside the fact that I won't be able to return it if I am not happy with its image quality lead me to give it up.

Good luck to all bidders.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Jul 01, 2009 at 08:23 AM

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p.2 #9 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

Please contact me directly, with your direct email adress and I will arrange for a photograph.

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

Jul 01, 2009 at 12:07 PM

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p.2 #10 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

All used items sold by Adorama come with a 90-day warranty!

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

Jul 01, 2009 at 12:07 PM

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p.2 #11 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

Marcel VanEerd wrote:
TrojanHorse wrote:
Add in that they can't / won't take a picture with the lens... how is it possible that you can't take a picture if you work in a camera store?

That's right up there with 1D series being offered with "no idea how many actuations" or "no way to determine actuations"

Definite no-go.

We don't check for the number of actuations as a matter of course - with over 20,000 used items in our warehouse, it wouldn't make economic sense for us to do this, when only a small fraction of potential buyers request it.

However, if you require this information in relation to a specific item, in MOST cases, we are able to supply it.

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

Jul 01, 2009 at 12:11 PM

oster
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p.2 #12 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

kirry007 wrote:
Adorwin is Adorama's used department on the bay. I have bought from "Adorwin", reliable...but don't expect FM's quality service when you ask questions.

You need to ask questions of the right people! Or right person. That would be me..........

Sincerely

Helen Oster
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helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

Jul 01, 2009 at 12:14 PM

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p.2 #13 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

oster wrote:
Please contact me directly, with your direct email adress and I will arrange for a photograph.

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

Dear Helen,

Thank you for your offer to help. I sent you an e-mail.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Jul 01, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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p.2 #14 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

THANK You !! Now you are on my buddy list, well your email address is :-).

Regards,

Kiran

oster wrote:
kirry007 wrote:
Adorwin is Adorama's used department on the bay. I have bought from "Adorwin", reliable...but don't expect FM's quality service when you ask questions.

You need to ask questions of the right people! Or right person. That would be me..........

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com
www.adorama.com

Jul 01, 2009 at 02:54 PM

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p.2 #15 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

Despite Helen's assurances, I think it is VERY important that we don't ramp the bids up...

Jul 01, 2009 at 03:16 PM

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p.2 #16 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

If you were concerned to keep bidding down, posting a thread about it here probably wasn't the smartest move.

Jul 01, 2009 at 03:19 PM

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p.2 #17 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

Aw c'mon, Global.........healthy competition is good for ya.

Jul 01, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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kirry007 wrote:
THANK You !! Now you are on my buddy list, well your email address is :-).

Regards,

Kiran.

Delighted to hear it!

Sincerely

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

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Jul 01, 2009 at 03:41 PM

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p.2 #19 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

globalkiwi wrote:
If you were concerned to keep bidding down, posting a thread about it here probably wasn't the smartest move.

Just joking around, but thanks for insulting my intelligence.

Jul 01, 2009 at 03:50 PM

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p.2 #20 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

PetKal wrote:
Aw c'mon, Global.........healthy competition is good for ya.

Absolutely! Not in the running for this one tho' - so I can wish you good luck without hesitation!

Jul 01, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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p.2 #21 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

helimat wrote:
globalkiwi wrote:
If you were concerned to keep bidding down, posting a thread about it here probably wasn't the smartest move.

Just joking around, but thanks for insulting my intelligence.

So was I - as evidenced by

Jul 01, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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p.2 #22 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

Helen, I still haven't received any picture.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Jul 01, 2009 at 05:22 PM

PetKal
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p.2 #23 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

Yeah, it's gone over $1,800 now. I reckon in a couple of $100 bills, the speculators and the spare parts buyers will be starting to give up. Who will be left ? I guess the enthusiasts. They will probably push the price to $2,500-$2,700 sold.

Jul 01, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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p.2 #24 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

1974$, 6:52 hours left. It is now 22:15 in Israel. Question is, should I go to sleep?

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Jul 01, 2009 at 07:13 PM

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p.2 #25 · Cheap 200 f/1.8 ?

I expect, the "as is" must relate to the fact that Canon will not service the lens (little or no parts available). So Adorama can't be expected to repair it-hence "as is."

Jul 01, 2009 at 07:39 PM


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