andybarton Posted July 25, 2006 Share #1 Posted July 25, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) There's one around over here for about £2500. Which is quite tempting, I have to say. "Mint-" it is described as. However, I am just extremely nervous about buying such an expensive bit of electronic equipment. I would definitely have to travel a significant distance to try it before I bought it. "Almost like new" is in the description, which could mean that it is almost like new, apart from a dirty great scratch on the sensor or something similar... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stunsworth Posted July 25, 2006 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2006 Hi Andy, I think I know the unit you mean. I'd establish exactly what prevented it from being described as mint - like you say it could just be that it's been out of the box. I'd make it clear to the buyer that you would be prepared to accept some minor cosmetic blemishes, but the unit had to function perfectly with no problems regarding the electronics or the sensor. If the M8 wasn't just around the corner I'd be tempted myself ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted July 25, 2006 Share #3 Posted July 25, 2006 Part of the deal needs to be your right of return, no questions asked, after say 3 days. This is what a dealer gives. It's a great machine. Hope it works out. Best, Mitchell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_clarke Posted July 25, 2006 Share #4 Posted July 25, 2006 Andy - the DMR is a superb item of equipment that allows the lenses to exploited fully. I'm amazed at the quality mine gives. That said, you do need to try used equipment thoroughly. If its within reasonable travelling distance, take your camera body and try it by running through all the menu and user options. If its too far to travel, ask the seller if he prepared to accommodate you trying it at home on the basis that his description should not mislead you and you have the option to return it to him if you are not satisfied (probably at your expense). If he won't then I'd suggest leaving it. Also, how old is it and is the balance of manufacturer's warranty transferable? The Classic Camera offer the DMR at £2999 which will give the full UK warranty. With electronic equipment, that £500 excess might be worth paying for! All the best, Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptomsu Posted July 25, 2006 Share #5 Posted July 25, 2006 Andy, Before I bought mine I was also looking for used ones. Finally the price difference was so minimal to the price I had to pay for a new one that I found I would not take the risk of a used DMR. You can damage lot of things if you are not careful at the right time (mounting and dismounting the unit from R8/R9. Having said that I am 200% happy with my R9/DMR and I own it now for 4 months and I nearly never use my D2X again, since I own the DMR. Just a wonderful piece! Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted July 25, 2006 Share #6 Posted July 25, 2006 Didn't you have a recent run-in with this dealer regarding the condition of a used item? With a difference of 'only' £500 to get a brand new with warranty DMR I'd be inclined to go for the latter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted July 25, 2006 Share #7 Posted July 25, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Part of the deal needs to be your right of return, no questions asked, after say 3 days. This is what a dealer gives. The trouble with this particular dealer is that, in my experience, they can be a bit sniffy if you decide to return a used item. To be fair, I have returned used items to this dealer and received a prompt refund on two separate occasions but it felt a bit like they were doing me a favour in doing so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share #8 Posted July 25, 2006 Didn't you have a recent run-in with this dealer regarding the condition of a used item? With a difference of 'only' £500 to get a brand new with warranty DMR I'd be inclined to go for the latter. Well, I never stated on forum who the dealer was... That's why I am wary - but they are the only people in the country with a used one, from what I can see. However, £500 would roughly be the cost of a couple of days trip to the other end of the country, including stop overs etc, which is a pre-requisite as far as I am concerned for buying from this dealer again. There. A new one it will have to be... Thanks for the advice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted July 25, 2006 Share #9 Posted July 25, 2006 Andy: Wherever you get your DMR, either new or used with reasonnable return policy, I am sure you will enjoy it. I bought mine new in the USA and had to wait 9 months after I put down $1,000 as deposit, but it was all worth it! Enjoy. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macos Posted July 25, 2006 Share #10 Posted July 25, 2006 Hi, perhaps a technological thought would be helpful: I guess the most critical part of the DMR is the sensor area. Because it is an add-on part it is freely accessable. One scratch on the cover of the sensor surface could cause major effects within the produces images. Without a serious inspection or the right to return I would not buy THIS equipment used. And even if you could return the item who says that the seller does not insist that you are responsible for the scratch? Just my 2 cents Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbedsted1234 Posted July 25, 2006 Share #11 Posted July 25, 2006 Well, I never stated on forum who the dealer was... That's why I am wary - but they are the only people in the country with a used one, from what I can see. However, £500 would roughly be the cost of a couple of days trip to the other end of the country, including stop overs etc, which is a pre-requisite as far as I am concerned for buying from this dealer again. There. A new one it will have to be... Thanks for the advice! Andy, Could you elaborate on your experience? I have had an unsucessfull encounter with them as well regarding a LowePro camera bag. However, if as it would seem several people have had issues with them then it wasn't just an error but something else Cheers, TIm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_clarke Posted July 25, 2006 Share #12 Posted July 25, 2006 Andy - If its our dealer at the north end of the Great Glen we're referring to, I have to say I've always found them very helpful! Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted July 25, 2006 Share #13 Posted July 25, 2006 If you can afford it, buy it new. You'll have greater piece of mind. When I brought mine, I couldn't believe I was spending so much money. After a while you forget about the expense, and just enjoy this great picture making machine. I don't think you'll regret it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share #14 Posted July 25, 2006 Today, for the first time ever, someone actually bought one of my photographs. Through "Photobox" in the UK, someone bought a photo, and I am now £4.21 the richer. (Which pays for the petrol to get to where I might have taken the photograph...) Only 700 more of these and we are in business! # Oh happy day! # Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted July 25, 2006 Share #15 Posted July 25, 2006 Andy I agree with Mitchell - and congratulations on your first sale !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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