Well, it depends. He did say the camera was AS-IS, so he may not let you
return it, despite the fact he totally misrepresented the 28 and 55mm
lenses. You can try though. Otherwise, you did get a SPF + 80-210 mm zoom
for $107. Not a bad deal, but I know it stinks because you still got screwed.
BTW, my policy on eBay is to assume the equipment needs work, and bid
accordingly - unless you know and trust the seller. I have learned this
the hard way.
Todd
At 09:05 PM 5/28/01 -0700, you wrote:
>I received the Spotmatic F, lenses and flash today from the auction I won.
>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1236238488
>
>The SPF shutter/mirror was jamming (which I fixed), and the SMC Tak 55mm
>f1.8 lens had the filter ring dented from the camera being dropped. The rear
>element had fluid marks inside the lens, plus what looks to be mold inside
>the front element. The same is true for the Kitsar 28mm lens. On getting
>home I found the spotmeter does not work, also the flash is dead. The only
>thing that works ok, is the Kitstar 80mm - 210 Zoom.
>
>Quote: The lens that is ON the camera in the photos is marked ASAHI Opt. Co.
>Japan SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55. This is the only lens with any damage.....there
>is nothing wrong with the lens itself, but the other rim has been
>dented/pushed in.
>
>Quote: Kitstar Multicoated 1:2.8 f=28 mm. It is in good shape and comes in
>its own leather case.
>
>The 3rd lens (the zoom) is marked Kitstar Auto-Zoom 1:3.8 f=80mm - 210 mm
>
>What recourse have I got.
>James
>
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