USE OF THIS FORUM IS "AT YOUR OWN RISK" - READ THIS FIRST!

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Bryan Carnathan Posted: 05-06-2009 9:28 AM

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USE OF THIS FORUM IS "AT YOUR OWN RISK"!

Buying, trading or selling here is not without risk. The-Digital-Picture.com is NOT affiliated with and does not verify any buyer or seller using the Buy & Sell Forum. The-Digital-Picture.com is NOT liable for any misrepresentation, fraud or any other information (or lack of) posted here. The-Digital-Picture.com does not provide assistance in any transaction.

The rules for using this forum include:

• The title for each thread should start with one of the following:
   "FS: " (For Sale)
   "FT: " (For Trade)
   "WTB: " (Want To Buy)
   "FA: " (For Auction - EBay or other auction site)
  
• Once desired transaction agreement is reached for all items, replace the above title prefix with "Sale Pending: " or "Found: " but leave the price intact for others to reference.
  
• Once desired transaction is completed for all items, replace the above title prefix with "Sold: ", but again, leave the price intact for others to reference.
  
• Only photography-related gear may be sold.
  
• Commercial sales are not allowed - Personal items (including items used in your photography-related business) only may be sold here.
  
• Software may be sold as long as the license transfer is in full compliance with the manufacturer's terms.
  
• Offers for sale should be posted by the OP (original poster) only - Please start a new thread if you have something to sell - do not sell within another's FS: thread.
  
• All items must have a price and seller should fully intend to sell the item - don't post it for sale if you are not sure you want to part with it.
  
• No price policing - you may not comment on the seller's asking price unless they explicitly ask.
  
• Give a complete description of what is and what is not for sale.
  
• Full disclosure of any deficiencies in condition or functionality is expected - Your reputation is more important than what you are selling.
  
• State the acceptable method(s) of payment.
  
• Please state shipping/insurance costs if not included in the price. Also state the method of shipping you are proposing.

The-Digital-Picture.com reserves the right to modify all terms at any time. By participating in the Buy / Sell Forum, you agree to the above terms and to The-Digital-Picture.com TOU (Terms of Use).

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Sean Setters replied on 05-06-2009 10:35 AM

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Sounds fair enough to me!

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Gary Creely replied on 05-06-2009 1:10 PM

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Good idea BC

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AndyGarcia replied on 05-06-2009 1:16 PM

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Thanks very much!

Andy Garcia

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Rodger replied on 05-06-2009 4:08 PM

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Sounds good!

Thankyou Bryan! 

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samoksner replied on 05-06-2009 4:48 PM

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Great idea with of course a good set of rules.  Considering the not gigantic group we have in the forums i think it should be fun and a personal way of buying / selling among photographers.

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Colin replied on 05-06-2009 7:43 PM

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I hope that you will forgive me for not selling my 50 f/1.2L on this forum.

I already sent it to Adorama.  Besides, it's not a lens I'd recommend to friends.  It's good for some applications, but the autofocus unaccuracy at close distance drove me nuts, by design or not, I simply couldn't stand it, regardless of beautiful colors and bokeh.  It's good if you're going to do things father away, and the build quality is nice, but....  I like close so often, and it just don't work very well that way

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aphanta replied on 05-08-2009 11:21 AM

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Thanks Bryan!  It'll be nice to see some form of feedback system implemented in the future.

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clemmb replied on 05-08-2009 11:36 AM

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Thanks Bryan

Maybe you should also suggest a standard equipment condition rating system.

I would suggest the one used by KEH if that is legal.

NEW*		As packaged by manufacturer complete with manufacturer’s USA warranty. Not previously owned or used.
NEW DEMO*		As packaged by manufacturer complete with manufacturer’s USA warranty. Never owned but used as demonstration equipment and may show various stages of wear.
LN*		"Like New" 99% -100% of NEW. Includes original box and instructions.
LN-*		"Like New Minus" Extremely slight wear only seen upon very close inspection. Box and accessories usually not included. Glass perfect*.
EX+*		"Excellent Plus" Exceptionally nice. May have slight wear on finish but visible only under close inspection. Glass very clean*.
EX*		"Excellent" Shows moderate wear. May have small dents and/or dings and slight finish wear. Glass may have slight marks and/or blemishes that will not affect picture quality*.
BGN*		"Bargain" Shows more than average wear. May have dents, dings and/or brassing and finish loss. Glass may have marks and/or blemishes that should not affect picture quality*.
UG		"Ugly" Very rough looking. Multiple impressions in metal, excessive finish loss and brassing. Glass will have marks, fungus and/or haze which will affect picture quality.

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alexniedra replied on 05-08-2009 1:25 PM

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Great suggestion clemmb...

I think this in combination with accurate descriptions will really make this a great, reliable source for photo gear. The people in this forum have excellent experience, and are serious about their photography.

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David Israel replied on 09-02-2009 10:42 AM

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Many thanks to Bryan and Alex for offering this venue for Buying and Selling our gear.  I do think the rating system is a good idea.  A feedback system would go a LONG way toward assisting with transactions.  Of the various feedback systems that I have participated in on other sites, the model currently being used on FredMiranda.com is the best that I have seen.  Something similar here would be a very helpful and most appreciated!