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I don’t “claim to be” an experienced ebayer..." Marty an individual with 628 Ebay transactions is likely "flipping" kit that didn't move on eBay or is not interested in dealing with the eBay Money Back Guarantee
https://pages.ebay.com/ebay-money-back-guarantee/UHH Members Buy/Sell/Trade -- Classifieds Forum is sans that protection... Thus my intervention... Just putting everything out in the open to "Level the Playing Field". The major issue that has prompted this intervention on behalf of new and/or naive UHH members is a recent upturn of "Used Kit" marketed by major eBay Vendors unloading inventories here on UHH...
What I'm sharing with you here is that you certainly are not alone as other major eBay vendor are now turning to UHH... I've "ID" a few lately... While eBay has excellent "Buyer" protection sadly the UHH Members Buy/Sell/Trade -- Classifieds Forum it is rather limited to only a UHH Member's "Positive Feedback" with virtually no recourse if there are issues.
Yes I'm a member of UHH and I truly care about it's perceived worth... If that is a concern for you no worries I simply hold the mirror for what is visible with research yet unstated.
Which brings to point: What is the Serial Number of the AF 50mm f/1.4D you are selling Marty?
"...it’s all brand new, the 50mm has never been on a camera!"
That doesn't answer my concerns here please show me (and other UHH members) the Serial Number Marty.
Below is what I used to recently sell one of my two copies of that superb Nikkor.
Also an image of what B&H is selling as "New" with an questionable price.
The B&H lens lacks Nikon USA's warranty... That said B&H is offering "Free" delivery, so that has to be factored in.
Since there may be a disconnect here I believe UHH Member should be aware of all options available to them.
FYI: Today Nikon USA is actually selling that Epic Nikkor NEW (not Refurbished) for only $369!
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/camera-lenses/af-nikkor-50mm-f%252f1.4d.htmlI've already alerted two of my UHH colleagues as to this recent Nikon USA price...
It's better optically than the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 at virtually all f-stops above 1.8 and it focuses faster!
Marty I trust you appreciate what I'm bringing to the table here, it's all about helping UHH Users make informed appropriate decisions...
The package you're offering Marty appears to be very reasonably priced provided both lenses are US models.
Again wishing you all the best on your journey Marty.
US Serial Number which qualifies it for repair by Nikon USA Service Department
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This is what B&H is selling as "New". It does NOT qualify for Nikon USA service support (It is Gray Market)
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Current Price on Nikon USA portal for a "NEW" AF 50mm f/1.4D with a full Nikon warranty
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