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VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 03:48 PM

13inches

Nov 1st, 2009, 03:58 PM

Sounds like it was damaged after you purchased it. Perhaps transporting it home?

Find a local repair centre and hope it's not too expensive.

KorruptioN

Nov 1st, 2009, 03:59 PM

Camera warranties are not usually transferable...

VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:03 PM

It was not damaged as I was transporting it...it was already damaged (I got the "no lens attached - shutter locked" message while I was testing...a few times actually......and thought nothing much of it...thought it was my screwing the lens on not properly due to not being a Sony user)...I know it was kind of foolish. I don't even know which mounts are damaged because all fails...Kinda in despair right now. I'm in Thornhill (Bathurst & Centre)...do any of you know a centre I could go to around here?

Also, should I be concerning myself with filing a Police report?

Edit: The item was shipped, so the only proof of purchase I have is the shipping sticker.

B0000rt

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:12 PM

How did you inspect the lens without taking it off the camera?

Wait I'm confused, you met up with the guy but you had it shipped?

VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:21 PM

How did you inspect the lens without taking it off the camera?

Wait I'm confused, you met up with the guy but you had it shipped?

Typo. It was shipped to him. There's a sticker on the box with the date. I bought an A300 with a kit and a 75-300. I tried on both lenses during the meeting...the issue I had only on one...it said "No Lens Attached - Shutter Locked". I thought it was me screwing it on wrong...I didn't get a chance to inspect the cap on the camera body because the guy took it off and put it down. He also put it back on afterwards. I got home. I tried both...the 18-55 sometimes does not fire without the message...you'll press the shutter and nothing happens...the 75-300 will display the message and not fire. I tried how the lenses are screwed onto the camera body and both are screwed on kind of shaky...meaning there's room to go about. When I was trying them out, I was testing that the lenses worked, the camera worked. My mistake. It never occurred to me to check how they were attached. I had the issue at the beginning of my meeting with the guy...and during the rest of my meeting it did not occur...so I dismissed it.

gotak

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:25 PM

How did you inspect the lens without taking it off the camera?

Wait I'm confused, you met up with the guy but you had it shipped?

It would seem inconsistency when he posts might be typical. I remember the "Vistek" thread he started where he was talking about getting a 1DsMk3 and telling people he shot some photos that went on the BBC news site. Got a bit heated.

Not looking at the inconsistency about shipping and meet up. Why would anyone pay for something he "checked" which showed up errors?

And no receipt/proof of purchase date = no warranty.

VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:27 PM

Not looking at the inconsistency about shipping and meet up. Why would anyone pay for something he "checked" which showed up errors?

And no receipt/proof of purchase date = no warranty.

If there's inconsistency in this post...it's because I'm pretty much in despair...money lost and I feel helpless...As far as proof of purchase...I got the sticker on the box...that's about it.

Blackmajik

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:30 PM

Kasakato

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:37 PM

Pics...

VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:37 PM

Without proper proof of purchase from a retailer, you are SOL for warranty. Why would you even file a police report? They'll look at you funny and say they can't do anything about it. If you really want to file a report, try the BBB instead. :razz:

BBB...uhuh...I've been given advice to go down the "got it as a gift" route...A police report...mhm of course I can file...as in the fact that this is definitely fraud.

I've been asked for pics...I'll get on it to give you guys a clue of where I'm at.

tiijei

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:42 PM

Blackmajik

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:43 PM

BBB...uhuh...I've been given advice to go down the "got it as a gift" route...A police report...mhm of course I can file...as in the fact that this is definitely fraud.

I've been asked for pics...I'll get on it to give you guys a clue of where I'm at.

Well you can go the got it as a gift route but I'm sure repair depots heard that before as with every other shady tactics and lies (BBB line was sarcastic BTW). If it is a fraud and he sold you a faulty camera, why not deal with the seller first? Why try to file a fraud case with the police (which I'm betting they won't do anything at all)?

Kasakato

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:46 PM

BBB...uhuh...I've been given advice to go down the "got it as a gift" route...A police report...mhm of course I can file...as in the fact that this is definitely fraud.

I've been asked for pics...I'll get on it to give you guys a clue of where I'm at.

Unless the seller was grossly inaccurate in his/her descriptions/representations, your case is worth nothing to a prosecutor. Police generally do not get involved in civil actions.

"Got it as a gift," would be a false statement. What good does that do? Sony is not stupid, Im sure they love fraud as well.

VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:48 PM

Well you can go the got it as a gift route but I'm sure repair depots heard that before as with every other shady tactics and lies (BBB line was sarcastic BTW). If it is a fraud and he sold you a faulty camera, why not deal with the seller first? Why try to file a fraud case with the police (which I'm betting they won't do anything at all)?

Oh I know police are useless...they refused to file 2 assault charges for me...First one...then some time later - the other...from the same person too.

And yes, I bet repair depots have heard that...and I'm not going to bother...I'm just going to tell it like it is and hope for some sort of compassion.

As far as dealing with the seller goes, he...erhm...cannot be reached.

VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 04:53 PM

Here are the pictures requested:

http://i34.tinypic.com/2wn3br5.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/2ec0tgy.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/eb97ah.jpg

rayt-

Nov 1st, 2009, 05:30 PM

As far as dealing with the seller goes, he...erhm...cannot be reached.

That's a pretty good sign that you've been scammed. Don't know much about what you can do about it besides going to Sony and paying for repairs and take it as a lesson learned.

VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 05:47 PM

That's a pretty good sign that you've been scammed. Don't know much about what you can do about it besides going to Sony and paying for repairs and take it as a lesson learned.

I might go to Sun Camera...there's something about dealing with local repair centres that appeals to me. They might actually accept the warranty.

As far as his actions, at least I know what he was thinking.

He busted the mount (I say mount because I hope to dear God the lenses' mounts are fine) and didn't want to pay for it because he didn't use the camera.

By the time I repair the mount (once again, hopefully "mount"), it will bring me up to the cost of a new one...which isn't that bad because the camera is in mint condition (it's evident it hasn't exactly been used). I'll take it as a lesson learned and buy from stores.

kay188

Nov 1st, 2009, 06:33 PM

That's why you buy Canon and not Sony.. :) ;) :D

KorruptioN

Nov 1st, 2009, 06:40 PM

http://i33.tinypic.com/2ec0tgy.jpg

The pictures aren't good, but it looks like the AF motor screw is sticking out far too much. Does the lens release button move it at all?

That's why you buy Canon and not Sony.. :) ;) :D

These types of damages are not limited to any one brand :rolleyes:

B0000rt

Nov 1st, 2009, 06:50 PM

The pictures aren't good, but it looks like the AF motor screw is sticking out far too much. Does the lens release button move it at all?

I think it's supposed to stick out like that..
http://a.img-dpreview.com/lensreviews/sony_50_1p4_m15/Images/mount.jpg

KorruptioN

Nov 1st, 2009, 06:54 PM

I think it's supposed to stick out like that..
http://a.img-dpreview.com/lensreviews/sony_50_1p4_m15/Images/mount.jpg

Hard to tell, but the one in VMalska's pic seems to be out just a little bit more...

fastlayne

Nov 1st, 2009, 06:55 PM

That's a pretty good sign that you've been scammed. Don't know much about what you can do about it besides going to Sony and paying for repairs and take it as a lesson learned.

And what happens when Sony runs the serial number and discovers a stolen camera?

VMalska

Nov 1st, 2009, 07:25 PM

And what happens when Sony runs the serial number and discovers a stolen camera?

uhh...I give all the information I know about the guy, all our communications and everything...to the Police^^...Also, if it's a stolen camera...that's no damn good.

sfu_engineer

Nov 1st, 2009, 11:05 PM

I might go to Sun Camera...there's something about dealing with local repair centres that appeals to me. They might actually accept the warranty.

As far as his actions, at least I know what he was thinking.

He busted the mount (I say mount because I hope to dear God the lenses' mounts are fine) and didn't want to pay for it because he didn't use the camera.

By the time I repair the mount (once again, hopefully "mount"), it will bring me up to the cost of a new one...which isn't that bad because the camera is in mint condition (it's evident it hasn't exactly been used). I'll take it as a lesson learned and buy from stores.

Sun Camera repairs only Canon cameras. Probably why you got the "That's why you buy Canon and not Sony" comment.

sfu_engineer

Nov 1st, 2009, 11:06 PM

uhh...I give all the information I know about the guy, all our communications and everything...to the Police^^...Also, if it's a stolen camera...that's no damn good.

Also if the camera is stolen the confiscate it and you lose everything.

trixstar

Nov 1st, 2009, 11:24 PM

Just squeeze it back in if you have no choice.. Then duck tape your lens to the body to secure it.. Just saying lol. Your SOL

Fimo

Nov 2nd, 2009, 03:35 AM

Hey:

How do I deal with warranty?

You could try MTC, they are an authorized repair depot for Sony in Whitby.

http://www.mtcservice.com/customer/camcorderscameras.php

The also have out of warranty service for a cost:

http://www.mtcservice.com/customer/goahead-combined.php#3

You might want to call them and see what they say.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:53 AM

uhh...I give all the information I know about the guy, all our communications and everything...to the Police^^...Also, if it's a stolen camera...that's no damn good.

It's pretty naive to turn these deals into police.

1st question: Was there any problem when you tested it?
Your answer: Yup, it saids no lens attached a few times but I thought it was normal!

Seeing how you like to troll around the forum, it gave me the feeling that you broke the mount yourself. Sorry dude, you are out of luck..

Winkle

Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:06 AM

Typo. It was shipped to him. There's a sticker on the box with the date. I bought an A300 with a kit and a 75-300. I tried on both lenses during the meeting...the issue I had only on one...it said "No Lens Attached - Shutter Locked". I thought it was me screwing it on wrong...I didn't get a chance to inspect the cap on the camera body because the guy took it off and put it down. He also put it back on afterwards. I got home. I tried both...the 18-55 sometimes does not fire without the message...you'll press the shutter and nothing happens...the 75-300 will display the message and not fire. I tried how the lenses are screwed onto the camera body and both are screwed on kind of shaky...meaning there's room to go about. When I was trying them out, I was testing that the lenses worked, the camera worked. My mistake. It never occurred to me to check how they were attached. I had the issue at the beginning of my meeting with the guy...and during the rest of my meeting it did not occur...so I dismissed it.

I am really confused, you seem to go back and forth between claiming there were no issues during testing of the camera when you had met up with the guy to having some issues but dismissing it...

Either way, unless you can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the seller knowingly sold you something that is broken, it's hard to claim fraud via the police. Furthermore, from your multiple posts I'm going to assume that you encountered some problems with the camera body itself while testing before purchasing but for some reason, you never raised these issues with the seller or questioned them on it and still willingly paid for the camera knowing that you had encountered issues...

spf1971

Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:10 AM

It's pretty naive to turn these deals into police.

1st question: Was there any problem when you tested it?
Your answer: Yup, it saids no lens attached a few times but I thought it was normal!

Seeing how you like to troll around the forum, it gave me the feeling that you broke the mount yourself. Sorry dude, you are out of luck..

Exactly, this is not a case of fraud. The OP was sold a camera, given the opportunity to inspect the camera, the camera indicated the fault prior to purchase; where exactly did the fraud take place?

VMalska

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:00 AM

The ad did not mention the fault. The fault was not communicated to me. I was led to believe by the seller that the time it happened was of my own doing. It's misrepresentation. Thanks to the nice person at the beginning of the thread who told me to go to a local repair shop. Update: got an SMS from his girlfriend saying he will call me on Saturday o.o.

Winkle

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:07 AM

The ad did not mention the fault. The fault was not communicated to me. I was led to believe by the seller that the time it happened was of my own doing. It's misrepresentation.

Its only a misrepresentation only if you can prove that the seller intentionally misled you that there was no fault while knowing there is a fault...

I'm not defending the seller, I'm just saying you're going to have a hard time justifying that this is a case of misrepresentation or fraud in a court of law or even to the police.

Again its your duty as a consumer to reasonably check the product out before you paid for it. A reasonable person probably would not have purchased a used product from a private seller if they encountered any kind of crippling defect with it.

Honestly, you should have been more careful and your best bet right now is to try to resolve it with the seller.

NuggyBuggy

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:25 AM

Sun Camera repairs only Canon cameras. Probably why you got the "That's why you buy Canon and not Sony" comment.
That's not true. I've had Fujis repaired there and talked to them about Nikon repairs.

kennyluo

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:26 AM

how is it a fraud when you are given a chance to inspect the camera and later on you accepted the transaction?

first of all, the seller may not know there is an issue with his camera, 2nd, even IF he knows and not telling, you have the full responsibility to check the camera thoroughly before you hand out your cash.

if this is considered as fraud, no one will ever sell 2nd hand stuff anymore because the buyer can always buy something, screw it up and claim it as fraud...

its good that this lesson is not that expensive, be thankful...

rubberband

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:35 AM

Just so we're clear:

1. You met the seller in person.
2. You tested the camera, and saw the problem.
3. You accepted the camera, and paid for it.
4. You left with the camera.
5. You got home, and decided that the problem *you already knew about* is actually a problem now?

How exactly can you call this a scam? It's not as though you bought it online and it arrived broken in the mail. You physically handled the camera and tried it out first! Not being familiar with the Sony system is no excuse - you should have asked the seller if you were mounting the lens correctly at the time.

Your only option here is to contact the seller and politely ask for a refund. When he refuses, you can then contact a local repair shop, and hope the bill isn't too big.

Not to be overly rude (though all your trolling kind of calls for it) but if you're going to spend a huge amount of money on a used camera, and you choose to ignore problems you find when testing it, you pretty much get what you deserve.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:38 AM

The OP is just ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous.

I really think he broke it himself, I really do.

ryan_lau100

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:46 AM

I don't even know where to start or even how to comment on this...

ryan_lau100

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:52 AM

well i don't know whats worse... breaking it yourself or making up a story about how you would go and buy a camera after inspecting it knowing it was broken...

i mean ive broken gear in the past and totally fessed up to it... it happens...

regardless all this court and police talk is all non-sense. too much time, effort and money... we all know that already...

B0000rt

Nov 2nd, 2009, 12:00 PM

Hey:

I met up with a person to buy a camera...during the meeting, everything worked fine...I get home and start shooting...the shutter won't release because the lenses don't make contact...because the camera mount is broken (either that or both of the lenses'...but judging by the damaged cap on the camera mount (that I failed to notice), it's the mount).

How do I deal with warranty?

Help guys^^...

It was not damaged as I was transporting it...it was already damaged (I got the "no lens attached - shutter locked" message while I was testing...a few times actually......and thought nothing much of it...thought it was my screwing the lens on not properly due to not being a Sony user)...I know it was kind of foolish. I don't even know which mounts are damaged because all fails...Kinda in despair right now. I'm in Thornhill (Bathurst & Centre)...do any of you know a centre I could go to around here?

Also, should I be concerning myself with filing a Police report?

Edit: The item was shipped, so the only proof of purchase I have is the shipping sticker.

Typo. It was shipped to him. There's a sticker on the box with the date. I bought an A300 with a kit and a 75-300. I tried on both lenses during the meeting...the issue I had only on one...it said "No Lens Attached - Shutter Locked". I thought it was me screwing it on wrong...I didn't get a chance to inspect the cap on the camera body because the guy took it off and put it down. He also put it back on afterwards. I got home. I tried both...the 18-55 sometimes does not fire without the message...you'll press the shutter and nothing happens...the 75-300 will display the message and not fire. I tried how the lenses are screwed onto the camera body and both are screwed on kind of shaky...meaning there's room to go about. When I was trying them out, I was testing that the lenses worked, the camera worked. My mistake. It never occurred to me to check how they were attached. I had the issue at the beginning of my meeting with the guy...and during the rest of my meeting it did not occur...so I dismissed it.

If there's inconsistency in this post...it's because I'm pretty much in despair...money lost and I feel helpless...As far as proof of purchase...I got the sticker on the box...that's about it.

BBB...uhuh...I've been given advice to go down the "got it as a gift" route...A police report...mhm of course I can file...as in the fact that this is definitely fraud.

I've been asked for pics...I'll get on it to give you guys a clue of where I'm at.

Oh I know police are useless...they refused to file 2 assault charges for me...First one...then some time later - the other...from the same person too.

And yes, I bet repair depots have heard that...and I'm not going to bother...I'm just going to tell it like it is and hope for some sort of compassion.

As far as dealing with the seller goes, he...erhm...cannot be reached.

Here are the pictures requested:

http://i34.tinypic.com/2wn3br5.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/2ec0tgy.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/eb97ah.jpg

I might go to Sun Camera...there's something about dealing with local repair centres that appeals to me. They might actually accept the warranty.

As far as his actions, at least I know what he was thinking.

He busted the mount (I say mount because I hope to dear God the lenses' mounts are fine) and didn't want to pay for it because he didn't use the camera.

By the time I repair the mount (once again, hopefully "mount"), it will bring me up to the cost of a new one...which isn't that bad because the camera is in mint condition (it's evident it hasn't exactly been used). I'll take it as a lesson learned and buy from stores.

uhh...I give all the information I know about the guy, all our communications and everything...to the Police^^...Also, if it's a stolen camera...that's no damn good.

The ad did not mention the fault. The fault was not communicated to me. I was led to believe by the seller that the time it happened was of my own doing. It's misrepresentation. Thanks to the nice person at the beginning of the thread who told me to go to a local repair shop. Update: got an SMS from his girlfriend saying he will call me on Saturday o.o.

Quoting all OP posts since he has a habit of deleting posts

VMalska

Nov 2nd, 2009, 12:29 PM

Quoting all OP posts since he has a habit of deleting posts

You quote them - but do you pay attention to them? I'm trying to figure out right now what to make of the girlfriend thing. Apparently he went to Calgary 3 hours after our transaction and forgot his phone at home - hence his girlfriend SMS-ing me.

NuggyBuggy

Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:01 PM

You quote them - but do you pay attention to them? I'm trying to figure out right now what to make of the girlfriend thing. Apparently he went to Calgary 3 hours after our transaction and forgot his phone at home - hence his girlfriend SMS-ing me.
Think this through. There are two possibilities here:

1) The guy knew he was selling you a broken camera - in which case, no sane person would expect to get his money back, or

2) The guy didn't know the camera was broken (if, in fact, it was broken when you bought it). If so, how does this guy know you didn't break it ? No sane person would give the buyer his money back.

I'm omitting the third possibility, which was that the camera wasn't sold broken in the first place.

As for calling the police, forget about it. When buying used goods, caveat emptor. They're not getting involved unless the gear is stolen, nor should they.

j0nny

Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:48 PM

One lesson: buyer beware.

lz7j

Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:45 PM

It shouldn't cost more than $200 to repair that. Consider yourself lucky and hope you've learned something from this.

sfu_engineer

Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:15 PM

I stand corrected. Sun Camera does infact repair several other camera manufacturers cameras other than JUST Canon. Whenever I go there all they have is Canon branding everywhere I thought they just do Canon. My bad.

VMalska

Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:42 PM

It shouldn't cost more than $200 to repair that. Consider yourself lucky and hope you've learned something from this.

I got an estimate of 150. It will be looked at and they will get back to me. I'll still probably wait until Saturday after they get back to me in the hopes that the guy will call and be able to provide proof of purchase for me to pursue warranty.

Oh and, by the way, Sony Canada wanted to charge me 250...same for Henry's (since they'd be sending it to Sony anyway).

faken

Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:49 PM

crappy deals op. Hope it works out for you in the end!

sfu_engineer

Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:15 PM

VMalska

Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:28 PM

That's one of the disadvantages of buying anything used. Sometimes if you factor in the money it might take to fix or calibrate something it might just be more worth it to buy brand new to avoid these issues. Hopefully it doesn't end up costing you too much VMalska.

The reason I bought it used is because Black's ran out of inventory for the item new...except for demo models. I didn't want to go for the newer models because they got worse (the grip being one of the major deciding factors...couldn't hold the thing). I was not too keen on buying a display model...so I thought I'd look for a private sale. If I repair it, it will cost me like new. If I manage to get the proof of purchase from the guy, that will be much better. Thanks for everybody's help.

NuggyBuggy

Nov 5th, 2009, 05:09 PM

Get real. The guy is not going to call you back, and even if he does, and gives you the receipt, no warranty claim is going to be honoured. Be happy it's only $150. Guess you should have bought that demo model after all instead of buying something used when you don't even know what you're looking at.

VMalska

Nov 5th, 2009, 09:42 PM

KorruptioN

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:56 AM

oh well...still going to be optimistic, despite what you said.

Reality has already done its job here? :confused:

ricsad

Nov 6th, 2009, 06:24 PM

The OP is just ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous.

I really think he broke it himself, I really do.

+1

He changed his story and tried to call this a "fraud". Even if he didn't break it, he inspected the camera before buying it. And the worst thing is that he filed a totally unnecessary police report. The problem here isn't the camera or the seller, it's the buyer. He's just too stubborn to admit his mistake.

Nov 6th, 2009, 06:35 PM

I've got this quote from someone last night "If I were an admin on this forum, I would ban VMalska in a heartbeat - for trolling too much around the forum"

....I would like to second that.

kay188

Nov 6th, 2009, 07:32 PM

^ Wasn't it, "If I were an admin on the forum, a lot of people would get banned already" ? :D

VMalska

Nov 6th, 2009, 10:49 PM

+1

He changed his story and tried to call this a "fraud". Even if he didn't break it, he inspected the camera before buying it. And the worst thing is that he filed a totally unnecessary police report. The problem here isn't the camera or the seller, it's the buyer. He's just too stubborn to admit his mistake.

Please point to me to where I may find the proof thereof (myself filing a "totally unnecessary police report"). I do not recall ever mentioning myself filing one. Perhaps if people read words written, herein we might have had a different topic of conversation (or at this point, the lack thereof). Must you impose further with your inconsummate ambitions? I would consider at this point the matter concerned thoroughly resolved.

ricsad

Nov 6th, 2009, 11:21 PM

That's because you edited/deleted your post.

Kasakato

Nov 6th, 2009, 11:26 PM

Please point to me to where I may find the proof thereof (myself filing a "totally unnecessary police report"). I do not recall ever mentioning myself filing one. Perhaps if people read words written, herein we might have had a different topic of conversation (or at this point, the lack thereof). Must you impose further with your inconsummate ambitions? I would consider at this point the matter concerned thoroughly resolved.

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BBB...uhuh...I've been given advice to go down the "got it as a gift" route...A police report...mhm of course I can file...as in the fact that this is definitely fraud.

I've been asked for pics...I'll get on it to give you guys a clue of where I'm at.

VMalska

Nov 7th, 2009, 09:01 AM

I thought I was dreaming..

You are just a waste of bandwidth.

I did not resort to personal attacks (because there's no reason to do so)...and I don't think you should either. There were two questions I brought up...and I stated one opinion. The two questions were answered...the opinion, in the opinion of those present, was not justified. The thread's purpose has been dealt with. Why do you insist on embarrassing yourself? Edited/Deleted the post in which I mentioned I filed a police report...get real. That was one of the two questions I brought up. Circumstances changed and I decided not to.

Edit: This is an edit...yes...an edit. Anyway I just realized at what you were pointing at. If your English is that bad, why do you bother doing anything? That says "[then] I [would] give". That would be my response if the camera turned out stolen when the serial numbers were run through by repair (if it was Sony repair). If I said I did, it would be "I gave". Never did I say I actually filed a police report.

blackhawk

Nov 7th, 2009, 04:21 PM

KorruptioN

Nov 7th, 2009, 06:19 PM

The item was shipped, so the only proof of purchase I have is the shipping sticker.

Yeah, how do you "meet" up with a guy who shipped your (supposedly damaged) camera?

Get your story straight.

Qbit

Nov 7th, 2009, 06:41 PM

That's because you edited/deleted your post.

I'm seriously thinking the OP must be a troll of some kind. All of his 'help me' posts contain so many contradictions and inconsistencies and his habit of deleting posts a week or two after posting them makes me raise my eyebrows. It does make for good entertainment though. :cheesygri

VMalska

Nov 7th, 2009, 06:45 PM

Yeah, how do you "meet" up with a guy who shipped your (supposedly damaged) camera?

Get your story straight.

Once again, learning how to read would help your posting skills greatly. The item was shipped to him, not to myself. I received the box from him with the shipping sticker on it.

nonane

Nov 7th, 2009, 06:47 PM

Yeah, how do you "meet" up with a guy who shipped your (supposedly damaged) camera?

Get your story straight.

Urg...I don't want to defend the guy, but you guys should probably read more thoroughly before you bring the hate full on.

The item was shipped to the seller, then the OP met with the seller to inspect the mount (which he did admittedly did a bad job of), then he brought it home and realized how massively broken it was.

KorruptioN

Nov 7th, 2009, 10:17 PM

Urg...I don't want to defend the guy, but you guys should probably read more thoroughly before you bring the hate full on.

I stand corrected... it's a confusing story, what can I say.

Kasakato

Nov 8th, 2009, 12:05 AM

Once again, learning how to read would help your posting skills greatly. The item was shipped to him, not to myself. I received the box from him with the shipping sticker on it.

Why is that even relevant? Any damage from any sort of shipping is checked when one picks the product up from the seller.

VMalska

Nov 8th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Why is that even relevant? Any damage from any sort of shipping is checked when one picks the product up from the seller.

1) You just resurrected this thread...again.

2) Go back and read through my posts if you care enough why I mentioned the shipping sticker. I don't intend to restate reasons.

Kasakato

Nov 8th, 2009, 12:07 PM

1) You just resurrected this thread...again.

2) Go back and read through my posts if you care enough why I mentioned the shipping sticker. I don't intend to restate reasons.

Resurrection consists of posting two hours after the last post?

The shipping sticker still is irrelevant. No, it is not proof of purchase, and no it does not prove damages were made during shipping.

The stupidity never ceases to amaze me.

Nov 8th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Resurrection consists of posting two hours after the last post?

The shipping sticker still is irrelevant. No, it is not proof of purchase, and no it does not prove damages were made during shipping.

The stupidity never ceases to amaze me.

hahahaha, VMalaska is just AMAZING. I never knew resurrection means replying an 2 hour old thread! Keep it up man, this thread is on it's way to the "thread of the year"!

Your stupidity still makes me think that you asked for what you got. I'll tell you next time if I have a something problematic and want to sell, I am sure you'll buy it without checking it.

VMalska

Nov 8th, 2009, 08:24 PM

hahahaha, VMalaska is just AMAZING. I never knew resurrection means replying an 2 hour old thread! Keep it up man, this thread is on it's way to the "thread of the year"!

Your stupidity still makes me think that you asked for what you got. I'll tell you next time if I have a something problematic and want to sell, I am sure you'll buy it without checking it.

A dead thread is a solved one. No point in off-topic discussion...and since there is no topic anymore (hasn't been for perhaps 5 pages)...I don't see why it must be kept up.

This is my last post. Keep this up punks.

Kasakato

Nov 9th, 2009, 12:11 AM

This is my last post. Keep this up punks.

Punks? :lol:

Nov 9th, 2009, 12:18 AM

A dead thread is a solved one. No point in off-topic discussion...and since there is no topic anymore (hasn't been for perhaps 5 pages)...I don't see why it must be kept up.

This is my last post. Keep this up punks.

You are right, there has been no topics for 5 pages already, and this thread is 5 pages long. Your thread is pointless, and you can have fun with your broken camera. I hope you show up next time at our photography meet up with your broken mount and see how well you can use your manual focus on it! (Since you insist whoever use AF is noob in another thread)