Recent content by Star Ember

Well for anyone interested. WEX accepted the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G I sent in and returned the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G. I had a look with a torch but couldn't see anything so took the latter into my local LCE. The assistant was initially going to accept it but noticed the diaphragm looked...

You're right about them being a good place to buy used gear from. Couple of years ago, I picked up a used Nikon 16-80mm f2.8-4E for less than half the price of a new one and it was graded at a 9 or 9+. Massive saving for a lens that didn't show much use at all. Had a few problems with MPB in...

Based on how I graded the 35mm for WEX who quoted £63, LCE are quoting me £60, MPB £53, and Park Cameras £55.

Today it's a no win for retailers as there will be those who argue with them whether they gave a reason or not. Personally I haven't argued with it, for one I'm not the sort to kick up a fuss unless it's absolutely necessary, and mostly because having sent the lens in to them rather than taking...

Thanks both for the reply. Admittedly I didn't use a torch to check. Both lenses hadn't been used in a while but had been kept in the same padded storage case with a couple of those sachets that come with everything (always keep a few as their handy for gear in storage). Like you I've always...

Hello all, I'm new to the forum. Just wondering whether anyone has had this if they've trade in old gear with Wex. I sent in a 70-300mm and 35mm. They accepted the former offering a decent inspection value for it but rejected the latter, giving the reason as, and I quote "Moisture on the edge...