Buying a Film Camera on EBay: a buyer guide and warning
The goal is to get something that works without paying too much or getting robbed. There are no fail safe guides for buying on the internet -- especially when it's not from a brick and mortar store. EBay, Amazon -- they're prime examples of scary internet stores. It's like going to Las Vegas -- you can either go for the attractions or you can go to gamble. If you gamble, you can waste all you money. But the lure of finding a great camera for a great price is just too much for this photographer. That's why I've come up with a process for weeding out the good and bad sellers on EBay. You'll need to begin your EBay search in your local camera shop. It's good to get a good idea of how much the camera you want is going for. That way, you can set limits for yourself. Even if you have all the money in the world. You want to set a realistic budget. There's nothing worse ...