Why? Because

a) Cameras don't record things perfectly.

b) Cameras don't record things exactly the way we perceive them.

c) Reality doesn't always provide us with ideal circumstances.

Do I want a photo to reflect exactly how the camera saw something or exactly how I saw something? Or maybe I want the photo to depict an idealised version of what I saw, despite the fact that the idealised version didn't exist in reality (but that doesn't stop me from envisaging it).

Selling to friends or family can be problematic. Suppose the lens develops a problem right after you buy it. Suppose you see one for sale for $200 less after you buy it? Suppose he realizes he could have gotten $200 more.

Many years ago, we sold my parents' VW camper to my wife's boss. Every time he had a complaint about it, he made sure to tell my wife. Even giving something away can cause relationship problems.

Of course, if you decline, and you buy it from another source, that will cause problems. Your only solution is to move far away and never contact him again. 😂

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Followup Chadp...

In the last several years, I have been the victim of 'identity theft' for a host of reasons...
... Although, I have - in fact - NOT lost any money, the time that I have consumed is horrendous

Because of the above, my four (yes 4) credit score accounts have been 'locked' down for a long time,
... And, I make it proactive to NOT, leave any CC on File in the 'wallets' of any online companies (except 1)

In addition to the above, especially with Adobe, I buy the 1-year subscription plan during Black Friday
... And get a discount without having to put a card on file...

YES... Just a different way of doing things, BUT, this 'On-Line Stuff' is getting under my skin, and the older I get, and the more 'tech' we see, the more I just want to crawl in a hole and hide from the outside world...

One more answer to the above, and something which I have done, is to sign up for one of the 'data removal services' which we are starting to see more and more of today... Heck, it was only $44 bucks for 1st year... and came recommended by NordVPN which I am a member of........... So, I said, what the heck, and just give it a try...

Let's see...




Cheers
Goldstar46
George Veazey
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