Rongnongno wrote:
Ok, I have to ask...
WTH IS A B&W FILTER????????????????
B+W is a brand name like Tiffen, Vivitar, Kodak etc.
soxfan941 wrote:
Look at this Ebay add. Must be a scam...Right, however, look at the sellers feedback rating.
I'm tempted, what do you think?
Here's a place that will sell you the same thing for a buck less:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802890961761.html?That being said, at B&H it goes for $99.95
TriX, thanks for the info. Problem is the Ebay add is for brand new ( yours is used) and your is also a UV. The add is for a CPL filter.
soxfan941 wrote:
TriX, thanks for the info. Problem is the Ebay add is for brand new ( yours is used) and your is also a UV. The add is for a CPL filter.
Who were you replying to?
TriX
Loc: Raleigh, NC
soxfan941 wrote:
TriX, thanks for the info. Problem is the Ebay add is for brand new ( yours is used) and your is also a UV. The add is for a CPL filter.
You’re right - MPB has B+W CPLs for $30-36 for 77mm (and this is a small 52mm), but they are used. In fairness though, I’ve bought about 15 used B+W filters from KEH and MPB (one for every lens) and every one has looked new. I’d go for it…
TriX, I just might. I just sent the seller a message asking about guarantees and guarantee him to expect a negative feedback if filter fails a look over from my local photo store here in Sarasota.
TriX wrote:
I buy B&W nano pro filters all the time on KEH... (
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Yes, that link is for a used filter which is what I believe is what is actually being offered to the OP on eBay. Even though the item for sale on eBay is marked as new, I believe that is because they are unopened and unused filters. However, if the seller is not a primary distributor or dealer but is reselling an item that has been purchased, I believe they need to be marked as used even when they are sold in unopened like new packaging. I have contacted the seller for an update.
It goes for a lot more when new but used filters on eBay are much less expensive.
TriX
Loc: Raleigh, NC
And how much is the shipping?
Several years ago, I had a negative opinion of eBay, and I avoided eBay like the plague. My partner had/has for some time purchased many items through eBay - so I decided to try eBay. Now, when I'm searching for something to buy, I'll often times check Ebay for availability & price. If there are any issues with a completed purchase, usually the merchant will return or replace the item. If they don't eBay will correct the problem.
Not too long ago I purchased a book on wildflowers. According to the purchase restrictions "all sales final". The book which was supposed to be "like new" was not like new. This book has stains on many of the pages. I contacted eBay with attached photos of the book and Ebay refunded my purchase. Ebay didn't even want the book returned. I did buy from a different merchant, and they sent me a book that was "like new" - no problem eBay will back a refund.
Just in the last month I purchased longer cables for my SSD drives. When I received this order, I found some of the cables with crushed & bent metal connectors. I contacted the seller with photos of the item. He had stated no returns, but he made good on the purchase, and I received good replacements.
I've both bought and sold items on Ebay, and have no complaints. Granted, you have to read the description of what's being sold very carefully and keep in mind that most items being sold on Ebay are used. Note that I've never bought anything that didn't include several photos showing the condition of the item. And when I've sold items, I've tried to include as many photos as needed to show exactly what I was selling, because I expect anyone looking at my stuff to feel the same way.
So what? It's only less than $16. So that's all you have to lose.
niteman3d wrote:
Information source? I've been using it for years ... (
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Personal experience, paypal account constantly hacked by I think teenagers since each time it was a $10 monthly subscription to Microsoft. I will not use Paypal for anything
It’s a cheap counterfeit. And where is it coming from? I researched these filters with the help from a B+W rep awhile ago. It’s a counterfeit.
Yeah SVP, I think your absolutely correct. They must be counterfeit. I was hoping he or she bought out a photo store and was selling at incredible discounted prices. Wrong. I messaged the seller two days ago asking if he or she would guarantee authenticity if I brought it to my local camera store and had them appraise the filter. Needless to say, as of now, I have not heard from them.
So the old adage "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is". Proves correct again.
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