g_guhan_gunaratnam2 Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I was wondering which your favorite online retailers were for MF equipment, in particular Rollei's. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pensacolaphoto Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 It seems that KEH is mentioned on photo.net positively, especially for their "bargain" level cameras. They seem to be viewed as being closer to excellent than bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason neymeyer Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I've a good experiences buying used Hasselblad equipment from KEH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_guhan_gunaratnam2 Posted March 13, 2004 Author Share Posted March 13, 2004 How many people have commented about the KEH "bargain" rating being closer to excellent? When I posted this message, KEH was the site I'd been visiting. But I'm very anal about my equipment. I use my stuff religiously, but maybe its because I'm not a pro that I manage to keep most of my stuff in good shape. As such, I have been looking for Excellent, or above ratings on KEH. But If I can get a bargain one...it would be great. So does this mean the Excellent ones are near mint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_henry1 Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I think that KEH is scrupulous with applying their own rating standard. Often the only difference between an "excellent' and a bargain lens is the absence of caps and a little brassing. Downrating also gives an outlet for selling off inventory without having to cut the price, and no one ever complains that the lens they got was in better condition than described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_hanson Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Another vote for KEH; in my experience over several years their ratings are very conservative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly_flanigan1 Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Bargain grade at KEH may mean missing items; that may or may not bug you; or it maybe fully there; but appear used. Here I got a 200mm F3.5 Tamron in Nikon mount; with a missing AI prong. One time I got a bargain grade Nikon F body; it requires an extra "push" at the end of the wind; to cock the shutter. Another bargain body long ago had a broken self timer. I have bought from KEH for may decades; with an overall good success. My less than good experiences were years ago; all with their "bargain" grade rated equipment. Today I always call and ask them what is missing; degraded; etc; to rate the equipement "bargain grade". Then there is no surprises; and returns required. Long ago they had a retail store in Atlanta; where one could inspect and buy items on the spot. They also once had a sister store in Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_schneider Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I can't believe nobody mentioned Midwest Photo Exchange. I 've purchased many large and medium format items from them, always excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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donald_hutton Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Every time I do business with these guys, I am blown away by the level of courtesy and care with which they appear to treat everyone. And they are very competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_crabtree Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 One more vote for Midwest Photo. Very fair and knowledgeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_stanton2 Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 I've had the best experiences with them, as well as positive dealings with B&H, and Koh's. I'd deal with Adorama only if i could handle the goods in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josef_tornick Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I looked all around for Rollei stuff, and Ctrades.com had the best prices. So far I'm happy with his service and prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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