Buying Used From KEH
Jan 7, 2017 07:36:09 #
AzGriz wrote:
I purchased a used film camera from KEH, at a very... (show quote)
I love KEH and have purchased a variety of things from them. My major purchase was a Nikkor 80-400mm lens (older AF version that requires the focus motor in the camera). The lens was (as they put it A+) great condition and looked new. It even had the Kirk tripod mount in place of the original Nikon. It also had the carrying case and front and rear lens caps (also Nikon). The ONLY thing it was missing was lens shield. I paid $400 for the lens and bought the shield from B&H for $38. I was extremely happy with them and highly recommend that you include them in any search for used equipment. I also search Adorama and B&H for used.
Jan 7, 2017 08:17:25 #
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Jan 7, 2017 08:31:51 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
GoofyNewfie wrote:
They are fantastic.
I'm surprised the condition wasn't good.
Everything I've bought from them is better than advertised.
I'm surprised the condition wasn't good.
Everything I've bought from them is better than advertised.
I'm thinking someone at KEH committed a simple error and assigned the wrong condition description for the product. What KEH did is what builds customer loyalty.
Jan 7, 2017 08:33:47 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
DoyleY wrote:
I just received an 18-300mm Nikkor from them rated at E+. It came the next day after the order which was a surprise. It is indeed E+. I don't mind used and this deal saved me almost 300 bucks verses the cost of a new one.
OK - I think we got it.
Jan 7, 2017 09:07:08 #
I've always been happy with them too. If you stay one model behind the latest and greatest, you can save a lot of money and still have great equipment. I always judge a vendor by what they do when things go wrong. Anybody can be great when all is well. Your story gives me even more confidence in KEH. If you are lucky enough to live near a large camera shop, they go out on the road occasionally and take trade-ins in person and sell used gear.
Jan 7, 2017 09:12:09 #
Also give a hearty thumbs up to the folks at KEH. I've found their ratings to be quite fair
Jan 7, 2017 09:21:41 #
Jan 7, 2017 09:42:54 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
KEH has a grading procedure for used items just as B&H does. The least grading is the least priced. Usually a cosmetic look, rather than the operation capabilities. I'm glad your situation came out positive though.
Jan 7, 2017 10:12:19 #
I have had outstanding service from KEH. I bought a Nikon 80 to 200/2.8 from them an it looked like a new lens. I also have sold to KEH and received what I thought was a fair price for my sold gear. I would deal with KEH again in a hear beat.
Jan 7, 2017 10:13:26 #
I've been dealing with KEH for over twenty five years and never had a bad experience with them. I couldn't begin to remember how much stuff I've bought from them. I usually use their pricing to determine of someone selling something on craigslist or ebay has it priced fairly too. My LN condition 70-200mm F4L Canon lens came from them and they were at least $50 cheaper than anyone else on the web at the time.
Jan 7, 2017 10:33:19 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
Is it not much of an issue to have 90 days instead of five years for warranty coverage?
Jan 7, 2017 10:40:41 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
They are fantastic.
I'm surprised the condition wasn't good.
Everything I've bought from them is better than advertised.
I'm surprised the condition wasn't good.
Everything I've bought from them is better than advertised.
My experience also. I always pick the EX+ items, and they always arrive looking and acting like new!
Jan 7, 2017 11:01:43 #
It's a great macro lens but it only goes to 1/2 life size unless it has the included adapter (more like an extension tube). It was made for Vivitar by Tokina. It's nickname is the "Bokina"...You really should have started a new thread for this & asked about it in the "True Macro" forum... I shoot with a Nikon D7100 as well & my "goto" macro lens is the other cult classic "Lester A Dine 105mm F2.8" which was made by Kino Precision and rebranded under several different monikers including Vivitar Series One. Tokina also offered their own branded 90mm F2.5 macro lens. It is identical to the Vivitar version.
WineO wrote:
Is this a good macro lens "
Vivitar 90mm F/2.5 Series 1 Macro AI Manual Focus Lens For Nikon" for a D7100
Vivitar 90mm F/2.5 Series 1 Macro AI Manual Focus Lens For Nikon" for a D7100
Jan 7, 2017 11:39:41 #
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