Am I being unreasonable?
03-16-2010, 07:19 PM
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here is the thing, there is no way of actually knowing what camera he used to take those pictures, he could have used his d200. I cant prove what he did or didnt use to give those examples and considering his unwillingness to help out over $40 it leads me to think it was a "ok you got a good price, but there is a problem with it that i wont tell you about now go fuck off" approach
If they smudge isn't in the photos and they were taken with that camera within a reasonable time prior to your purchase, I'd say you're SOL and need to accept the fact that the camera was used. If the smudge is there, then you have a beef with the guy...
03-18-2010, 06:06 PM
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Was the difference between the price you paid and a new camera more than $80?
If so, I would just move on.....
If so, I would just move on.....
03-18-2010, 06:22 PM
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Legally, he's in the right; morally, you are.
just a little unreasonable
03-18-2010, 09:53 PM
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i paid $350 for the camera so that kinda puts it in context that $80 expense for something like that makes the camera not such a good deal anymore for me IMHO
03-18-2010, 10:22 PM
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For phuxsakes E, you're still on this issue? 
Let me ask you, you bought just the body from him, or body and lenses? Cuz if you got like 2 g's worth of goodies for 350...
Let me ask you, you bought just the body from him, or body and lenses? Cuz if you got like 2 g's worth of goodies for 350...
03-18-2010, 11:57 PM
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PTL: Don't worry about the smutch itself. It's normal that some dust and stuff get on to the sensor of a DSLR sometimes. Cleaning the sensor is just a regular maintenance procedure you have to do. To me it sounds like if you had bought a bicycle and you'd like to get a refund from the seller because of a slightly leaked tyre. It would be great if the seller assisted with the cost, but I don't think he will.
I suggest you purchase a good quality sensor cleaning set for the future. Like Sensor Swab here!
Congratulations on your "new" camera! Remember to take lots of car pics mate!
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I suggest you purchase a good quality sensor cleaning set for the future. Like Sensor Swab here!
Congratulations on your "new" camera! Remember to take lots of car pics mate!
- Antti -
03-19-2010, 08:16 PM
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PTL: Don't worry about the smutch itself. It's normal that some dust and stuff get on to the sensor of a DSLR sometimes. Cleaning the sensor is just a regular maintenance procedure you have to do. To me it sounds like if you had bought a bicycle and you'd like to get a refund from the seller because of a slightly leaked tyre. It would be great if the seller assisted with the cost, but I don't think he will.
I suggest you purchase a good quality sensor cleaning set for the future. Like Sensor Swab here!
Congratulations on your "new" camera! Remember to take lots of car pics mate!
- Antti -
I suggest you purchase a good quality sensor cleaning set for the future. Like Sensor Swab here!
Congratulations on your "new" camera! Remember to take lots of car pics mate!
- Antti -
thanks for the tip and resource
03-19-2010, 08:17 PM
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i got two lenses, remote, travel case and the body with all the cords for transfer
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