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If all else fails in terms of seeking local listings then Secondhand Darkroom Supplies has a range of Dursts including a 605M. It might be worth a look. They are a lot more expensive that £64 but maybe SDS would be open to negotiation.
I would be surprised if SDS doesn't ensure that its enlargers are well packed and sent by a reliable carrier. I have no idea how Hermes pays its delivery drivers but the danger is that cheaper delivery can bring its own problems. This isn't a concern if the items are well-packed with custom-made polystyrene packaging plus bubble wrap etc such as Amazon items are but individual sellers may not be able to either do a good enough packing job or simply underestimate rough treatment, especially in the run-up to Xmas. Best of luck whatever you do to replace this enlarger and commiserations on probably not being able to get a replacement and set it up before Xmas. Mike |
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From my own experience, many ebay sellers have no idea about packaging heavy but fragile equipment like this. My current enlarger for example, arrived partially dismantled in a very strong box, but with absolutely nothing to prevent the components smashing against each other. The courier could hardly be blamed for the resulting damage.
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With smaller items, I've found most eBay suppliers to pack their parcels quite well.
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+1 for Second-hand Dark Room Supplies.
Trustworthy and knowledgeable. |
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Well, the seller has still not got back to me since the refund. He said he was going to get in touch with Hermes re compensation and let me know about sending everything back. I have tested the enlarger and it actually works reasonably well, despite the damage to the guides and riser rail. From previous correspondence with the seller, it would seem he really doesn't want the hassle of getting it sent back, even suggesting that i dispose of it as it is worthless. Not sure where to go from here with this one!
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If I have understood the situation correctly, he has refunded your money but seems not to want the item back. I'd contact him and ask that he confirms, in writing, your suspicions( they seem to be more than just suspicions if he has stated that it is worthless) that he does not want the item back.
I'd even give a date( make it a reasonable date in the future) by which if he has not made his wishes clear in writing that you are free to do with the item as you wish. I am not a buyer/ seller law expert but I'd be surprised if this does not keep you the right side of the law. It may be that he regards the case as being closed and does not wish to further engage with it Mike |
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If you are planning to buy the same enlarger again, with the refund, why not dismantle the enlarger and keep it for spares ?
Neil.
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I think the term you are looking for here Mike is:- 'Taking all reasonable steps' |
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Well, as the timer works I thought it only fair to offer a nominal sum for that, on the understanding that I don't have to send the damaged enlarger back. So I emailed the seller and proposed this as a solution. He accepted. So if he does get compensation from Hermes then he wins, if not, at least he's not completely out of pocket. Everybody's happy! All will be in writing. Thanks for all the advice guys, Garry
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