Ebay problems

[Terpe]

it would be reasonable to send a politely worded e-mail asking for proof of the alleged problem, and whether the shop he visited could e-mail you directly with what the feel is the problem. Also reaffirm that the item was thoroughly checked prior to shipping and at the time of shipping had no sign of damage, defects or dirt.

I agree with also.
Stu, do you have any serial numbers for the camera and lens?
If yes, then any request for the report of 'damage' should include a request for those.

[South-east boy]

I agree with also.
Stu, do you have any serial numbers for the camera and lens?
If yes, then any request for the report of 'damage' should include a request for those.

Was thinking that too.

How old is the lens Stu? Maybe ask for some of his example pics that are affected by the 'dust and fungus'? I've never had any pics that have been affected by that in many years of owning SLR's and various lens, but I have had lens that I've been a bit disappointed with the resulting pics. It could be that he's not so keen on the actual lens or seen another one etc and is just making excuses to get his money back

[subseastu]

Was thinking that too.

How old is the lens Stu? Maybe ask for some of his example pics that are affected by the 'dust and fungus'? I've never had any pics that have been affected by that in many years of owning SLR's and various lens, but I have had lens that I've been a bit disappointed with the resulting pics. It could be that he's not so keen on the actual lens or seen another one etc and is just making excuses to get his money back

The lense I sold was about 3 or 4 years old and a Canon EF 100 - 400 mm F/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens with Hoya UV(O) filter