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Subject: Re: re: second hand large format cameras - (nf)
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Date: Fri, 10-Aug-84 16:27:00 EDT
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uiucdcs!stank    Aug 10 15:27:00 1984

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I agree about the usefullness of Shutterbug Ads (S.A.).  I have dealt
with a number of its advertisers and have had no complaints.
There are a few things that should be mentioned:
  (1) Unless the camera you want is pretty rare (e.g., a Leica
      single shot) you'll probably find, in a single issue, several
      firms and/or individuals selling that camera.  By all means
      compare prices: individual sellers, in particular, sometimes
      put high prices on what they're selling.  Whether or not they
      are merely leaving room to haggle, or whether they're bitten
      by the 'if it's over 10 years old, its an antique' bug, is
      not clear.  Just remember to read the whole issue.

  (2) As a side point to (1), don't neglect to read the ads
      in the section 'antique and classic cameras'.  Even if you
      want a fairly mundane piece of equipment, it may be listed
      therein.
  
  (3) Don't expect a very long guarantee if you're buying from an
      individual.  You can expect, in such a case, that the camera
      will work when it gets to you.  If it conks out 3 weeks later,
      you may be out of luck. The companies which advertise in the S.A.,
      on the other hand, do usually offer some sort of guarantee.

                                     Stanley Krolikoski
                                     University of Illinois at U-C
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