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 p.2 #8 · ****LENS IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION**** - hahah, yeah right! | |
>>>>I need more than a couple of hours to reply >>>>to a message particularly those sent late in >>>>the evening
No problem. Actually, I sent the message at 2:32pm and opened the case at 11:58pm - November 20, 2009. There was no acknowledgment or response until 2:54pm the following day - November 21, 2009. Your understatement of needing more than two hours to respond is noted. In truth, more than 9 hours had elapsed without response prior to the case being opened. I am not going to continue further on this petty issue of timing. My opening the case is simply based that the item is not as described.
Questions will have to be answered in separated messages as character allowance is limited per msg.
1. Was the package damaged in any way when received? Do you still have the original packaging from the shipment?
No, the package material, box, arrived in undamaged condition without any signs of external abuse. I still have the original packaging.
2. Does the lens fit the camera body you purchased it for? What is the model number for the body?
Yes. Minolta SRT-101.
3. Did you attempt to take any pictures with the lens? What was the quality of the pictures?
The aperture is broken and does not function properly, as such any attempts at testing the lens throughout its entire operating range is impossible. This was confirmed physically, both mounted and dismounted from the camera body. Further, the aperture mechanism does not require a camera body to demonstrate 100% aperture functionality. While the rings may turn freely, the aperture blade linkage is not responsive at each click stop. Additionally, the aperture range settings past 5.6 are not enacted by the aperture blades whatsoever, despite the ring being set at corresponding values at numerically greater positions. It is on this basis that the aperture functionality of the lens is severely compromised and does not meet the description "LENS IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION" used.
4. You indicate in the case that the repair cost would exceed the cost of the lens. Did you receive a quote for the repairs?
Yes, based on the final purchase price of $160.27 plus $18.43 UPS Ground shipping. The contingent verbal quote of repairs exceeded the combined amount. At that point, further inspection to rule out fungal damage would preclude any possibility of repair as no lenses are taken in if fungus is present. I have shown the pictures of the lens in the condition as it was received to associates and indeed appears to be fungal damage.
5. Did you ask any questions about the lens during the auction? I receive a number of questions regarding the condition but do not have a record of any correspondence from you.
The listing description was:
****LENS IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION****
Includes original case, lens cap.
Drop in mounting
Original owner
On Nov-09-09 at 10:38:28 PST, seller added the following information:
35 MM 1:1.8
Note that the flash is not included, the extra picture was posted and I can not remove it.
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Based on the above description, it was not deemed necessary on my part to inquire further as the lens in "EXCELLENT CONDITION" was the determinant factor in my purchasing decision making process.
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