Hey there JC,
Actually I had no point to "prove". It's just a comment on what was FOR ME at least a real bargain with no problems. And, if I wasn't leaving for beautiful Carmel CA tomorrow, I'd take a chance and buy that camera FOR Jim Hatch just to "prove" something to MYSELF. I'd reship it to him and he'd pay me the invoice amount. If I got stiffed, I'd be out about $225.00. I'm not mr. "got rocks" but I could survive the hit. And in the BEST case scenario, Mr. Hatch would have gotten a great deal on a great camera. Possibly a win-win??
Mark
PS: I am NOT kidding about the "offer". I'll be back from California on the 20th. BTW, I first heard of this "deal" from the friend who we're going to visit in Carmel By The Sea. HE didn't get there by being stupid.