Hi Thomas, I think your gut feeling is correct... KEH is more conservative than Adorama in my experience. I ordered a SMC K 105mm f/2.8 in EXC+ condition a couple years ago and I felt they rated it properly. Last year I ordered a Pentax LX in Demo condition and it was Mint- in appearance but the camera did need a CLA (sticky mirror, focus inaccurate, etc..) They did eventually paid for the CLA.
Your assessment is accurate. KEH is very conservative but Adorama is pretty good as well. They do have a good return policy if you are not happy with your purchase. I would not hesitate purchasing used items (especially lenses) in EXC or better condition from Adorama. I hope this helps. Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez > > From: Thomas Haller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2003/06/03 Tue AM 12:21:22 CDT > To: PDML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Trust Adorama Condition as much as KEH? > > Hey folks, > > Do you all trust the Condition ratings at Adorama as much as you do the > ones at KEH? > > I've only done "pig-in-a-poke" shopping at KEH and so far their > condition ratings seem conservative, the stuff is as good or better > than they said it was. > > What about Adorama? Can you compare their "D" (Demo) rating to KEH's > "Like New Minus"? > > I'm a bit suspicious of Adorama's ratings, as I see things like two > identical model lenses for the same price, but one is "D" rated with > caps, while the other is only rated "E" with no caps. Seems "odd" that > they would be the same price. > > Anyone with recent Adorama experience? Comments? Opinions? > > Thanks for listening! > > - THaller > >
