Beware of this seller

[edutilos-]

when i sell something, i'll double or triple check my items esp. when i dare to put the item as 'Very Good Condition'. Don't have to look whether the buyer check or no check. seller 100% at fault. no excuse, he have to make a full refund. irresponsible, ignorance..are what i can think of the seller, i hope it's not something worse than these.

Good seller practice is to run through everything with the buyer, i.e. every single thing you can think of that could be wrong, show him on the spot that it is fine when you hand it over to him.

When I sell my camera bodies and bags, for the former, I run through every single contact, show them it's not corroded, take pictures with more than one lens, use different aperture, focus test, playback, blah blah blah. For the latter, I show every zip and compartment and that it is working, and double-check that they are ok with the condition if it is not mint.

This way, in the aftermath when disputes are raised, at least I would know MYSELF that I had already given it to him in good condition. If something new is raised, then we can meet and settle it; assess on the spot if this was a problem when I handed it over, or it has nothing to do with me and everything to do with him. If there are doubts, I'd give the benefit of the doubt.

 

[AbsolutKev]

For me, buying 2nd hand is always a risk. I do deal second hand too and it must b taken more seriously. How can buyer fault the seller for not bringing a lens for him to try. U wanna buy u bring ur lens la. If seller bring from his good will, then u shud b thankful. Its not a obligation. Another thing is that as another snapper posted, how in da world did this guy use his 17-50 to test, strange aint it? Also sometimes ppl sell their stuff of after keeping it for a long time, they r not aware of the full condition. So buyer must really test.

Seller shud provide the most accurate info. N tho he kept the item for some time without using, he shud test. Because ur takin ppl s money..

So both also r in the wrong to me... It s non of my business but quite an interestin thread

 

[bayusuputra]

i usually don't state explicitly personal warranty/money refund.. but i do tell my buyers to get back to me if there is something wrong so we can work it out (much like edutilos said).. but as a buyer, i will check thoroughly.. I don't mind losing face and time telling the seller to wait while i check (of course reasonably, la..) and i will ask whether they can provide any warranty (personal or partial, or whatever) just in case i missed out something during checking and only to be discovered later (i don't want to bring laptop/HDTV/Portable generator just to check all connection ports and charger working).. So it's really hard if people are not honest.. and i will keep photos of the item for about 2 weeks, just for a proof in case of anything..

for this case, buyer should check, although i also understand that it may be really difficult for TS to check really thoroughly esp after work.. and who wants to completely expose the sensor in dusty places? but seller should at least refund the repair if he doesn't want to fully refund it.. so in this case, i think seller is wrong and too bad if your reputation is tarnished, cus you just asked for it..

 

[bojee]

TS and seller not replying to this thread. Have they settled it already? I'm quite interested in what happens next.

 

[RebelXsii]

Hi sorry guys as i went hong kong for holiday, and regarding the 5D, no refunds... so suck thumb... i bought it from him at $1450, i just send to CSC and they quote me approx. 150+ 300++ ... so total will be approx. 450+++ not sure of the exact amount will have to wait for the technician to call me for exact amount.

And so sad to now then know Fatigue provides such great service.. haha...

I do admit i'm partially at fault... but anyway the fungus doesn't appear so visible until i put into screen...

 

[RebelXsii]

Hi sorry guys as i went hong kong for holiday,

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/905789-Beware-of-this-seller
continue from this thread to fill up the missing details
and regarding the 5D, no refunds... so suck thumb... i bought it from him at $1450, i just send to CSC and they quote me approx. 150+ 300++ ... so total will be approx. 450+++ not sure of the exact amount will have to wait for the technician to call me for exact amount.

And so sad to now then know Fatigue provides such great service.. haha...

I do admit i'm partially at fault... but anyway the fungus doesn't appear so visible until i put into screen...

 

[RebelXsii]

I think should cost around 120++ correction... i called and check , they say there is no need to replace anything.. hopefully it'll be less than 120

 

[catchlights]

I think should cost around 120++ correction... i called and check , they say there is no need to replace anything.. hopefully it'll be less than 120

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