Originally posted by gofour3 I have a camera & photo supply store one block from where I live. They have a huge selection of used gear, including Pentax.
Anything you buy from them (camera or lens) has a 30 day money back trial period, where you can test the item and decide if you want to keep it.
Even with these cameras, you still have to factor in a CLA to replace the foam/seals. Even if the camera has no other issues, the foam/seals will likely be near the end.
Phil.
I have a shop like that a little farther away (2km, a nice bike ride).
Right now they have one 35mm SLR in stock (A very lonely SF10) but a decent selection of lenses (Nikon 500mm mirror?)
They can't keep them in stock...
There still seems to be a surge in film camera popularity...
And yeah, I'd expect some service required on any camera more than 20 years old...
-Eric