If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Olympus Refurb camera hell... suggestions?
This is my first purchase of a refurbished camera of any sort...
barring a few flea market finds of the past where I was able to inspect the camera (Zeiss Ikonta, Yashica Mat-124). Anyway, to be on the safe side, I bought from Olympus America auctions on eBay. First C-5050 camera kit arrives. Marks on the front element of the lens Missing hot shoe cover Lens cap string broken Incorrect remote included I send it back, because I don't want a lens with marred optical coating or scratches if I can avoid it. Not for $470 at any rate!. Second C-5050 kit arrives. Badly scratched viewfinder (the main issue) Tiny marks on the front element of the lens Missing RM-1 remote entirely. Alkaline batteries substituted for a set of NiMH rechargeables that the camera is supposed to come with. I posted here before I decided to buy refurb... and most people seemed to have had good experiences and also felt that at least any refurb camera would have been inspected. But at this point, I'm beginning to have my doubts about that. Or, if the cameras are being inspected, the kits sure as heck aren't! So, my question is, does anyone know a place I can find an Olympus C-5050 new for around $550 or less? If I can find a new one, I might be willing to go that route and return my Olympus auctions kit for a refund instead of another exchange even though it costs me more. Or should I just keep exchanging until I get a decent camera? Will Olympus stop letting me exchange at any point? Their policy is no questions asked, but you have to wonder if there is a limit. Plus, with them sending me TWO kits so far that have had missing items, might they think I am taking the stuff? It's disconcerting to say the least and very disappointing. Yet, I've been very happy with the Olympus cameras I've owned in the past and currently. But all of them were bought new. Or am I just being too picky on a refurb camera? The auction ads say the refurbs will be functionally like new... with perhaps some scuffs or marks on the body. To me though, lens, viewfinder, LCD are all items that contribute to function and should not be damaged. Cynthia |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Suggestions wanted for buying camera bag. | [KS] | Digital Photography | 8 | July 9th 04 10:26 PM |
Any suggestions on keeping camera steady without a tripod? | [email protected] | Digital Photography | 41 | July 6th 04 05:41 PM |
What's your digital camera history? | David Dyer-Bennet | Digital Photography | 67 | July 3rd 04 10:56 AM |
Which compact camera: Fuji F450 / Canon IXUS 430 / Olympus µ[mju:] 410 DIGITAL | Nusat | Digital Photography | 5 | June 30th 04 11:11 PM |
Suggestions for SMALL digital camera that uses AA or AAA batteries? | Mike S. | Digital Photography | 0 | June 25th 04 01:23 AM |