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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 38187" data-attributes="member: 1061">The key thing here is that both lenses are in need of repair, which will add to the total purchase price.&nbsp; The 80-400mm is about $1,700 new, so the offering prices seem fair to me for lenses in those conditions.Fungus lens:&nbsp; Will need to be taken completely apart and cleaned by a professional.&nbsp; This is a costly service, so contact camera stores in your area and find out how expensive this process is, as the price can vary greatly.Scratched lens:&nbsp; I would be very leery of this one.&nbsp; It will need serviced as well, and if the scratch is small and not deep, it could be buffed out and re-coated...and ultimately be less expensive to repair, as it doesn't need to be completely taken apart.&nbsp; Again, call local shops to see how much they charge for this.&nbsp; Sight unseen, a scratched lens is a gamble that I wouldn't be willing to take.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 38187, member: 1061"] The key thing here is that both lenses are in need of repair, which will add to the total purchase price. The 80-400mm is about $1,700 new, so the offering prices seem fair to me for lenses in those conditions. Fungus lens: Will need to be taken completely apart and cleaned by a professional. This is a costly service, so contact camera stores in your area and find out how expensive this process is, as the price can vary greatly. Scratched lens: I would be very leery of this one. It will need serviced as well, and if the scratch is small and not deep, it could be buffed out and re-coated...and ultimately be less expensive to repair, as it doesn't need to be completely taken apart. Again, call local shops to see how much they charge for this. Sight unseen, a scratched lens is a gamble that I wouldn't be willing to take. [/QUOTE]

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