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WHY BUY FROM ME?
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Full refund if item significantly not as described
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Camera equipment carefully cleaned and detailed
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I am committed to the highest levels of ethics, integrity and customer service
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99+% positive feedback rating
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What you see is what you get - my pictures are of the actual item you are bidding on
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Prompt shipping by Australia Post within 1-2 business days (Mon-Fri) of your payment.
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I shrink-wrap most items and package professionally for safe shipment.
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Insurance available for all shipments Emails answered promptly 24/7
DESCRIPTION Please read the item description and check the images carefully to affirm what is and what is not included. Some images may occasionally include items used for a display purpose but not necessarily included in the auction. .
Unless stated otherwise in the description a camera body is not supplied with lens, body cap, instruction book, box, case, strap, split-rings for strap, or batteries. A lens is not supplied with front or rear lens caps, filter, lenshood, box or case. A flash is not supplied with a case, box, diffuser, leads, batteries etc
Unless stated to the contrary the images are of the actual item for auction/sale. I provide large size, high resolution images which are not retouched. The lighting is a fixed, standard arrangement which, due to time constraints, I do not vary from picture to picture. It is not designed to hide nor highlight any particular feature.
Many of the cameras, lenses and accessories which I offer for sale are over 20 years old and although many may be in superb cosmetic condition they may not necessarily operate as accurately as when they were new. I do not have mechanical/electronic test equipment so I cannot guarantee the operating condition though where possible I check that shutters fire at all speeds and 'sound' correct, that the meter is responsive and that lens diaphragms operate correctly. I have no way of ascertaining the accuracy of shutter speeds or light meter readings. I inspect all equipment as carefully as I can and describe to the best of my ability what I see with the naked eye. After all this I sell all camera equipment 'as-is'.
Most older camera lenses can be expected to have at least some internal dust particles or marks on the lenses, however insignificant. I endeavour to describe honestly and to the best of my ability what I see with the naked eye. Older lenses, and particularly those which may have been stored in a humid climate, are also prone to fungus growth. Sometimes it is easy to see and sometimes it is not. I always check for the presence of oil and for the smooth operation of the diaphragm.
Many older cameras commonly display deterioration of the light seals and (for SLR's) the mirror damper. Whilst not necessarily of importance to a collector it may be important to a user. Cameras are sold as is and may not necessarily have effective seals/damper unless otherwise stated in the description.
RATINGS I do not use a ratings system as they tend to be overly vague or aim for an unrealistic level of precision. For example, whilst I may consider a certain item to be a 9 or Mint-, someone else might consider it an 8.5 or Exc++. This makes the rating meaningless and can lead to misunderstandings. Thus I try to describe items to give a fair and reasonable interpretation of their condition and I display sharp, well-lit, clear images to clearly show detail.
BIDDING/BUYING Please do not bid for or buy any item if you are not prepared to pay as it represents a frustrating waste of time and money and prevents, or at least delays, a legitimate bidder or buyer from winning the item. Before you confirm your bid please be 100% sure it's what you want to do and that you have read all the text, read these terms carefully, checked the postage and looked closely at all the images. Remember that by bidding/buying you are entering into a contract and have a moral and legal obligation to proceed.
The following bids will not be accepted and I reserve the right to cancel such bids:
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Bids from members whose Feedback rating is "PRIVATE".
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Bids from members with less than 99% feedback rating.
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Bids from members who have more Neutral or Negative than Positive Feedback.
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Bids from Indonesia, Malaysia, most African nations especially Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and Cameroon, Russian Federation, Eastern Europe and especially Romania, or those wanting shipment to those countries. The reason for this is due to the high fraud rate from those countries. It is a criminal issue and is unrelated to race, colour or religion.
Bids from buyers with positive feedback less than 10 and 100% feedback rating without prior approval from me. If such a bidder/buyer as described above elects to buy or bid without my approval having first been obtained, and wins the item, I reserve the right to cancel the bid or sale and either relist the item, sell it elsewhere or withdraw it from sale notwithstanding other remedies or actions which may be taken as mentioned elsewhere in these conditions.
At my option, bids from buyers with 10 or less feedback who are not registered with PayPal and phone-verified. |
PAYMENT Once the auction ends, the winning bidder can pay using the Checkout button, or wait to receive an automated email invoice shortly after the auction ends, with totals and payment instructions. If you do not receive an email invoice please check your bulk email folder, as a spam filter may have prevented it from reaching your primary in-box. When making payment do not forget to add insurance for risk of loss or damage in transit. Checkout and payment must be completed within 24 hours of the close of auction/sale.
NON PAYMENT Please do not bid for or buy any item if you are not prepared to pay as it represents a frustrating waste of time and money and prevents, or delays, a legitimate bidder or buyer from winning the item. If I do not receive payment or hear from the winning bidder or buyer within 24 hours I reserve the right to cancel the bid or sale and to sell to the next highest bidder, relist the item, withdraw it from sale or sell elsewhere or to any other person at my discretion. A non-paying bidder risks an unpaid item strike, appropriate feedback, and blocking from future bidding or buying. eBay prohibits buyers from not fulfilling a buying obligation. Non-payment violates eBay’s Unpaid Item Policy, and eBay will take action against members who don't honour their obligations.
SHIPPING Shipping charges include handling and packaging costs and I take great care to provide excellent packaging, including shrink-wrapping in most cases. Often boxes or postage bags have to be bought as do packaging tape, shrink-wrap, bubble wrap, filler, felt markers etc. Consider also the cost of fuel to and from the post office and the time it takes for packaging, completing shipping and insurance documentation, and going to the post office. The average charge is A$6-A$10 and some items may be more. Allow for these charges when bidding/buying and if you are not happy with the shipping/handling/packaging cost then please exercise your right not to bid or buy.
PICKUP For local buyers pickup is not an option. There are numerous reasons for this policy and you can read through the community forums to get an idea of why sellers say no.
RETURNS All items are sold as-is. Returns are accepted only if the item is significantly not as described. Buyer must email me to initiate a return within 24 hours of receiving the item. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges. Returned items must be well packed and in the condition received. If a buyer feels I have significantly mis-described an item I ask that firstly the buyer reads the listing again, looks carefully at the images and then carefully reads these terms. If the buyer still feels the item is mis-described and I also agree then I will offer a 100% refund including the original shipping charge. If mutual agreement cannot be reached then the buyer should lodge a 'significantly different item' notice with Ebay. The refund, if any, will be paid only to the buyer's Paypal account. The buyer must ensure the mis-described item is sent back to me and received by me, in it's original packaging and in good condition, within 5 days for Australian sales, and within 10 days for all other countries. If a return is mutually agreed for any other reason a credit for alternative merchandise will apply for the full purchase amount less a 15% re-stocking fee or $10 whichever is the higher and less shipping charges. Alternative merchandise must be selected within 5 days. A cash refund is not an option.
PACKING The majority of my items are carefully detailed in preparation for sale and then shrink-wrapped. I pack everything very securely and have never had an item damaged in the post. But insurance is nevertheless highly urged. See below.
INSURANCE Once I have shipped the goods the responsibility rests with Australia Post for delivery to you. I cannot be responsible for any items lost or damaged in the mail, or undelivered. However, in such an event I will do all I can to assist in recovery/claiming insurance etc. I always keep postage receipts. Insurance is available as an option and I strongly urge all buyers to insure their items. I reserve the right to insist on insurance being paid before shipping items.
LEGAL I have used my best efforts to inspect the item for sale, create descriptions and provide images that fairly and adequately depict the type and condition of the item. I makes no express or implied warranties or representations regarding the condition or suitability of the item and to the extent allowed by law specifically disclaim any express or implied warranties including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness for purpose. All images and text are copyright and must not be reproduced in any media without permission having first been obtained from me in writing. All rights reserved.
COMBINED SHIPPING Shipping is automatically combined for items of the same listing number. The reduced shipping/handling charge for multiple items is shown in the listing and the total will be automatically calculated at the checkout. For unrelated items bought at the same time the heaviest item will be charged at 100% and subsequent items at 25-50% (at my option).
CUSTOMS AND IMPORT DUTIES The winning bidder/buyer is responsible for any Customs or other charges their country may impose on the goods. The Australian Customs Declaration Form will display the final bid price. I will not state a value lower than the final bid price as to do so is illegal. I am not able to advise what duties or charges, if any, may be imposed.
BANK TRANSFER is available ONLY for Australian residents. Please pay to:
Bendigo Bank, Pinjarra, Western Australia
BSB: 633-000
Account No: 125891150
Account name: Peter Pickering-Aden Airways |
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