Koni Omega Rapid 200 Dilemma

[artbyalina]

Dear Forum Friends,

I am trying to resolve a dilemma. I have purchased a Koni Omega Rapid 200 on Ebay in decent condition, good 90mm lens, 120 back with spacing issues, no grip, no lens cap. Good cosmetics. Ultimately it ended up costing $140 (shipping included).

I am strapped for cash and am trying to decide if it is a good idea to keep it (I can still return it), considering that I would need to spend more money on a grip, cap and additional lenses, servicing the back, etc.

Am I better off buying a Bronica or something? Clearly, this is not a debate of SLR v. rangefinder, square v. 6x7. Purely money/ease of repairs/availability of equipment question.

Please help, I have three more days to return it after which I have to keep it.

[mikebarger]

You could have got a lot better KO than that for the money you spent. Send it back and watch for a better deal.

Mike

[dances_w_clouds]

You should do research on an item and think things through before biding on an it. The only people making money on this deal are the shipping companies. It will be costing the seller as well.

[artbyalina]

You should do research on an item and think things through before biding on an it. The only people making money on this deal are the shipping companies. It will be costing the seller as well.

Hi Dances,

I wanted this item, I did not realize the back was no good and would need repairs. If the back were ok, I would not care, but it would cost me from 75 to 99 bucks to fix the back, that I did not count on.

[dances_w_clouds]

Definitely send it back if the description of the item did not match when you received it. It makes it bad for all sellers when this happens.

[artbyalina]

You should do research on an item and think things through before biding on an it. The only people making money on this deal are the shipping companies. It will be costing the seller as well.

Ah, and it won't be costing the seller anything: buyer is supposed to pay return shipping.

[dances_w_clouds]

Ah, and it won't be costing the seller anything: buyer is supposed to pay return shipping.

Yes i guess so but he has to relist the item and that costs him $. eBay has a lot of hidden costs that have to be paid by the seller.

[artbyalina]

Yes i guess so but he has to relist the item and that costs him $. eBay has a lot of hidden costs that have to be paid by the seller.

Hi Dances,

Seller's pains aside, I have mine in this, too, by the way. The question, however, is whether or not I should keep the camera given all the details. Thoughts?

[dances_w_clouds]

Like I said if it is NOT as described then send it post haste.

[artbyalina]

Like I said if it is NOT as described then send it post haste.

Thanks!