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Photo Forum / General Photo Topics / UK Photography / March 2004sources for 2nd hand in UK?
Hi there, I've checked with Jessops and am wary of ebay(!) - are there any other worthwhile resources for used lenses in the UK? I'm trying to decide between a 100 f/2 and a 135 f/2 and finding the longer one used may make my decision easier! Thanks in advance Gavin  SignatureGavin Ramsay Herringbone Productions Scotland FWIW Gavin I've had very few problems with ebay. Right now I'm waiting on a cine lens I ordered from a seller in the 'states. Normally I wouldn't buy something like that from abroad but this was a scarce item..... But I have a couple of dozen lenses here, a Krasnogorsk a Bolex numerous old m42 bodies, a laptop ana a couple of electric guitars all bought off ebay..... About the only other place I use is Jessops in Sauchihall St or Livingston or maybe Quiggs in Parnie St (Glasgow). I've had some good buys from Jessops... and Quiggs is ever reliable... Matt > Hi there, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Gavin "LaoFuZhi" <the.real.address .is@mattATtfgtvDOTcoDOTyewkay.itsaspam thing.not.too.hard.to.work.out> wrote: > FWIW Gavin I've had very few problems with ebay. Right now I'm waiting on a > cine lens I ordered from a seller in the 'states. Normally I wouldn't buy [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > or maybe Quiggs in Parnie St (Glasgow). I've had some good buys from > Jessops... and Quiggs is ever reliable... Cheers, Matt I'll keep my eye out. I'll check out Quigg's next time I'm in Glasgow too Thanks Gavin SignatureGavin Ramsay Herringbone Productions Scotland Gavin Ramsay (gav@herringbone.org) wrote... > Hi there, > > I've checked with Jessops and am wary of ebay(!) - are there any other > worthwhile resources for used lenses in the UK? I'm trying to decide > between a 100 f/2 and a 135 f/2 and finding the longer one used may make > my decision easier! http://www.mxv.co.uk http://www.ffordes.co.uk http://www.waltersphotovideo.co.uk http://www.parkcameras.com http://www.acecameras.co.uk http://www.mifsuds.com Out of all of these I have only personally used MXV, and had excellent service. Beware, though, prime lenses are comparatively rare these days and do not show up nearly as often as the cheaper zooms in used listings. When they do appear, they generally sell very quickly. Ian SignatureIan Riches Bedford, UK > Gavin Ramsay (gav@herringbone.org) wrote... > > Hi there, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > http://www.acecameras.co.uk > http://www.mifsuds.com Ian, that's a great list thanks. Google was giving me grief so you've saved me a ton of clicking. > Beware, though, prime lenses are comparatively rare these days and do > not show up nearly as often as the cheaper zooms in used listings. > When they do appear, they generally sell very quickly. Tell me about it! If I could afford or justify a 70-200 2.8 I wouldn't be poking around dusty corners of the internet hoping someone's got a decent prime lying around! Gavin SignatureGavin Ramsay Herringbone Productions Scotland > > Gavin Ramsay (gav@herringbone.org) wrote... > > > Hi there, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > http://www.acecameras.co.uk > > http://www.mifsuds.com Add to that list: http://www.westcliffphoto.com http://www.mrcad.co.uk Had good service from both of these - although only as a personal caller (I like to go and see what I'm buying first!) so can't say what their mail-order is like. I'd guess, Gavin, that a personal call to Southend or Croydon might be a bit of a trek for you though! Simon. Hi ! I confirm: excellent service for MXV. I also used Ffordes: they are also excellent and have good/fast email communication. Be careful to ebay if it is shipped from outside the EU, you may have to pay the VAT + customs charges: I bought a new 100 macro f/2.8 usm like that and had to pay ?70 at reception ... ended up still a lot cheaper than the high street but it is still unexpected extra coast. Bertrand > Gavin Ramsay (gav@herringbone.org) wrote... > > Hi there, [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Ian > Hi ! > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > had to pay £70 at reception ... ended up still a lot cheaper than the high > street but it is still unexpected extra coast. Thanks, Bertrand - MXV have a pretty good list so cheers for the thumbs up. I've figured VAT charges into any purchase from abroad - I'm VAT registered anyway and need this for my work so it's no real difference for me. Thanks Gavin SignatureGavin Ramsay Herringbone Productions Scotland > I've figured VAT charges into any purchase from abroad - I'm VAT > registered anyway and need this for my work so it's no real difference > for me. What I've found is that stuff addressed to me personally rarely charged by customs. If it's addressed under my business name though it almost ALWAYS attracts customs attention.... Matt > What I've found is that stuff addressed to me personally rarely charged by > customs. If it's addressed under my business name though it almost ALWAYS > attracts customs attention.... It's true that I had made a mistake at the time: I asked to be shipped at my work place but that was for my private use ... That will teach me for the future ! Bertrand I agree, http://www.mxv.co.uk are really great to deal with. Bought all our gear from them, absolutely no problems with them, nice crowd. No connection with them except as a customer SignatureBob http://www.feel-the-noise.com http://www.surepix.co.uk/ > http://www.mxv.co.uk > Out of all of these I have only personally used MXV, and had > excellent service. I've bought a few lenses from ebay both new and second hand and no problems. I bought a new Sigma 12-24mm for Canon EOS from New York on Thursday evening last week, (about ?400 inc shipping by Fed-Ex), they shipped in on Friday, it arrived at 10 this morning. That's faster service than if I bought from a UK on-line shop! Second hand is fine, just make sure there are some good photos of the lens and a good description so you're happy with the condition. Check the seller's feedback, look for happy buyers of similar equipment and little or no recent negitive feedback. Most sellers (me too when I'm selling) would rather have an honest description than risk getting negitive feedback afterwards. If it's a high-value item pay the extra for insured shipping so if it gets lost or damaged you'll get the money back. Alan. > Hi there, > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Herringbone Productions > Scotland > I've bought a few lenses from ebay both new and second hand and no problems. > > I bought a new Sigma 12-24mm for Canon EOS from New York on Thursday evening > last week, (about £400 inc shipping by Fed-Ex), they shipped in on Friday, > it arrived at 10 this morning. > That's faster service than if I bought from a UK on-line shop! Thanks for the reply, Alan - that's a good example of when eBay's great. I'm not totally wary - I've bought some good stuff myself, and sold even more but used bargains seem pretty rare. Most time people seem to pay close to new prices for anything decent. I'm VAT registered so the sales go for even more than I could buy new in the UK for ;-) I am thinking of buying from the states - someone like B&H probably. The 135 f/2 works out around £200 cheaper. But I'm not sure whether I'd be better with a 100mm so Jessop's return policy is attractive! > Second hand is fine, just make sure there are some good photos of the lens > and a good description so you're happy with the condition. Check the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > afterwards. If it's a high-value item pay the extra for insured shipping so > if it gets lost or damaged you'll get the money back. That's all excellent advice - Cheers Gavin SignatureGavin Ramsay Herringbone Productions Scotland Gavin, I've bought from B&H also, good service, but UPS fees on top of import duty & customs were higher than I expected. Alan. > > I've bought a few lenses from ebay both new and second hand and no problems. > > > > I bought a new Sigma 12-24mm for Canon EOS from New York on Thursday evening > > last week, (about ?400 inc shipping by Fed-Ex), they shipped in on Friday, > > it arrived at 10 this morning. > > That's faster service than if I bought from a UK on-line shop! [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Herringbone Productions > Scotland In article <1gbeote.1xhg8kwsv23pN%gav@herringbone.org>, gav@herringbone.org wrote > Hi there, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Gavin I gotta 135/1:2.8 if you want it. |
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