Looking at getting an old camera - Nikon D200 or 300.

I have never bought anything on Ebay.

Most gear seems unrated. Some sellers allow return, some not. Descriptions are often internally inconsistent.

Seems to me that buying used via B&H, Adorma or KEH (possibly others - if so whom?) would be best way to do this so as to have some idea of what one is getting with the potential for return.

Looks like this route costs a bit more, but seems worth it to me.

Comments, thoughts, opi

Thanks

Wanting to buy a used/reconditioned Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro Lens for my Nikon D7200.

Other than on Ebay, I only find this lens used on Adorama. I have purchased used from KEH in the past and was very pleased in the purchase (I believe their used ratings are conservative and what I received was better than expected).

Adorama rating on this available lens (only one available) is “Excellent Minus” which is described as: “Shows signs of moderate wear and/or usage. Unit body may have surface scratches.”

The price is $419 as compared to $569 new.

Any UHH folk here who have purchased used lenses from Adorama and can share their “quality confidence” in their ratings? I am all for saving money, but also want to be happy. I know there is a decent return policy, so that helps if I am not pleased. Just not sure my trust is as high as it is with KEH (based only on never having dealt with them on used equipment).


Also, EBay pricing on this lens model (used) is higher than the Adorama price. Don’t know if that means anything.

Recently I posted I had issues with dark spots on my images especially with blue sky background. The overwhelming comments was that I needed a sensor cleaning. So I sent my D 500 to Nikon for sensor cleaning and to upgrade my firmware. I had to authorize $370 a cost based on my explanation. I thought that was too high and called Nikon and was informed that the estimated costs could go down after the repair tech completed the work. Well I got the camera back with @ $330 bill for work including replacing circuit board for WiFi and memory, replacing my rubber grips and several adjustments and general cleaning. The invoice did not mention anything to do with the sensor or what they did to resolve my dark spots issue. I think that before any non identified work be performed they I should have been contacted.
I call today and am waiting their response.
Has anyone had a similar issue or have any suggestions?
Thanks