Fool me twice.. won't get fooled again?

[cmedin]

Or however that quote goes. :p

Ended up with not just one but TWO bum Konicas off ebay. Got a chance to take them for a test drive and BOTH jammed within a half dozen frames. The TC didn't really JAM per se, but it started doing a thing where it fires the shutter as you wind it. Every 5-6 shots it would 'catch' and let you fire the shutter normally. The T just _froze_ and a rap on the bottom would release the shutter for the next 1-2 frames.

I've used ebay for a LONG time, and never had any trouble. Now I get burned two auctions in a row (the first one refunded 100%, waiting to hear back on this particular one). My innocence is gone. :(

So any suggestions on how I can approach fixing these unless the seller wants them back?

[sepiareverb]

For any SLR needing attention I always choose Matt at Authorized Camera Repair in the Philly area.

http://www.authorizedcamerarepair.com/services.html

He kept my F4S's in top shape when they were getting heavy daily use, and was always a pleasure to deal with. Pretty fast turnaround too, although it has been a while since I've needed his expertise.

[cmedin]

I honestly can't see pouring money into any of these, so I will attempt the work myself. :) I mean, I can probably find a nicely working one for half what it'll cost me to get the busted one repaired, so it's not really worth it... thanks for the recommendation though!

[shadowfox]

Hi cmedin, I'm so sorry about your two dud konicas.
If it's any consolation, have you seen this one on ebay?

320154096539

I absolutely love my TC, so if this one have the high likelyhood of working, I think the price is reasonable.

[cmedin]

That looks like a really nice one. I might hold off for a bit though since the RB67 is inbound and I'll probably spend a fair amount of time with it. :)

Heard back from the seller, and he was very apologetic and ask that I send them back so he can repair them before putting them up again. I was half hoping he'd just offer a partial refund or something since the lenses are quite pretty, but no such luck!