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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    I have bought all of my modern lenses from Japan, I have found them a most horourable people to deal with. On one occasion I even had a few small gifts thrown in. If you do find a fault, as I did with a second hand tachi, they are quick to return funds. Like every culture there may be the exceptions, but I have not encountered any.

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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    I think a very similar question was asked a while back, might be worth searching for that thread. If I recall correctly, a number of buyers said Japanese sellers are great, salt of the earth and whatnot, another group complained about a smell of fungus and weak descriptions.

    My experience of Japanese sellers has been very good with the notable exception of the Japanese bellows manufacturer, who I would avoid like the plague.

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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by RobertJSherman View Post
    I'm not asking what lens to buy . . . I am wondering if:

    (1) Have you purchased lenses from eBay?

    (2) If *yes* Then, did you buy from a seller in Japan?

    (3) If *yes* Then, what was your experience?


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    1. Yes.
    2. Yes.
    3. Excellent every time. I actually prefer buying from Japan.


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    My somewhat limited experience has been excellent.

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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    I trusted Japanese sellers with all my purchases on eBay. The quality of the good was always better than described. However, the last purchased included a lens with a shutter that did not work, the speeds were off. It would cost $100 to do a CLA. The lens was immaculate. I contacted the seller and told him that I was willing to pay $50 for the CLA if the paid the other $50, otherwise, I would return the item. The seller apologized and reimbursed $50. So, I still believe in buying from Japanese sellers.
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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    I bought a Nikkor M 300mm on eBay from a Japanese seller, my first purchase (and so far, only) from Japan--and the seller had a good rating. The lens was attractively priced, too. The lens arrived exactly as described. I'd say 9.5/10. Couldn't find a single ding, blemish, or signs of use. Really.
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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    Absolutely YES to the three questions.

    I bought 90% of my equipment on eBay and a large part from Japan.
    Most of the time japanese sellers are:
    - more conservative on descriptions than other
    - make excellent packaging
    - ship immediately
    - are very reactive to complains and make additional discount, or complete refunds.

    The only trooble buying from Italy are the custom fees and local taxes, but this applies to all countries outside European Union.

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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    I have bought lenses from Japan a couple of times.

    And the description have been accurate, the packaging excellent and EMS shipment with tracing.

    Expect to pay custom fees and VAT on everything.

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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by pjd View Post
    I think a very similar question was asked a while back, might be worth searching for that thread. If I recall correctly, a number of buyers said Japanese sellers are great, salt of the earth and whatnot, another group complained about a smell of fungus and weak descriptions.

    My experience of Japanese sellers has been very good with the notable exception of the Japanese bellows manufacturer, who I would avoid like the plague.

    I did a handful of searches, before posting - I gots nothing ... perhaps I didn't dig deep deep enough ? :/

    Thanks for the answer, though

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    Re: Buying Lenses from Japan * Ebay

    Quote Originally Posted by RobertJSherman View Post
    I'm not asking what lens to buy . . . I am wondering if:

    (1) Have you purchased lenses from eBay?

    (2) If *yes* Then, did you buy from a seller in Japan?

    (3) If *yes* Then, what was your experience?


    I'm currently looking to pickup a lens, a starter - a 150 or 180 lens for my camera. So far, it seems like the Japanese sellers
    have quite the selection of lenses . . . and they are all [Mint] or [Top Mint] (I'm kidding, but seriously folks).

    I appreciate your thoughts, thanks a bunch.
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