goto top How does the rating system work ?
Here is the explanation of the rating that I use in the item description: New: New and unused in the original box with papers. As new: Has had a previous owner, but looks unused Mint: Without mentionable traces of use A: Very minor visible traces of use. B: Less than average traces of use. C: Average traces of use. D: Heavily marked Dents, scratches and other damages are always mentioned. The optical quality of lenses is always described (coating !). goto top How much for the shipping costs That depends on the weight and size and the choice of carrier. As a standard I ship by post office, because it is reliable and relatively cheap. Shipment by UPS is a lot more expensive, but also a lot quicker. In step two of the order process you will see the shipping charge for various ways of shipment when shipped by post office, UPS or FedEx. In general I have to say that shipment by UPS or FedEx is quite expensive That is why I advice shipment by insured priority mail through post office. This i
