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Jan 02, 2013 03:13 |  #1

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An opportunity to buy a version 1 85mm f/1.2L condition 8.5/10 for $800 came up here in Dubai. Do you guys think I should go for it? many thanks


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Jan 02, 2013 03:26 |  #2

Yes. Great price.


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Jan 02, 2013 03:28 |  #3

Part of me says...do it....if it feels right! Another part of me says the price is almost too good to be true.


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Jan 02, 2013 03:29 |  #4

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Yes. Great price.

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Part of me says...do it....if it feels right! Another part of me says the price is almost too good to be true.

Do you think its too good to be true for even version 1?


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Jan 02, 2013 03:40 |  #6

Kammiqazi wrote in post #15433937 (external link)
Do you think its too good to be true for even version 1?

Ok...i guess I read to quickly and missed the Ver. 1 part. Sounds like a good price....are you able to try before u buy?


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Jan 02, 2013 03:49 |  #7

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Ok...i guess I read to quickly and missed the Ver. 1 part. Sounds like a good price....are you able to try before u buy?

yes! going to meet the guy in evening.


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Jan 02, 2013 04:01 |  #8

Kammiqazi wrote in post #15433955 (external link)
yes! going to meet the guy in evening.

Then if it checks out..go for it!


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