To Be Honest, i did not read the whole thread, but here is my queries and comments.

1. I cant see the missing screws in the pictures, but i did see there are 3 screws in the picture.. If that is the part where the screw was missing then im pretty sure its very notice-able, because its not in anyway concealed.
So it would be TS negligence if didnt noticed that, especially after knowing its a display aka used set, if i were TS i would have check thoroughly.

2. After know its a display/used set, i assume both side would have made a new warranty deal/period. So IMO for 2nd hand stuffs i would give/expect atleast 7 days and since problem occurs after 30 days then just consider bad luck.

3. IMO seller should take some responsibility if not all, for the blame/problems/issues incurred here too.


Lastly im on the fence here, not siding anyone but both sides also has your wrongs..
TS just consider bad luck, and seller i could congratulate atleast able to sold the item at a very good price

But anyhow Safe Trader tag just merely means the seller are able to delivers his/her deals and not a scammer...But does not guarantee such cases
Btw i noticed the Safe Trader tag FAQ was removed http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=faq&article=37

Can i show me where is the missing screw location??

Im really noob with cameras

I saw that.... But the screw is there what???
U dont have any pic of the lense that is without the screw?

How do u intend to proof the screws were gone b4 u get it?

If indeed it was gone, why wouldnt u noticed it earlier?

I have actually puzzled, and asked twice, this is the 3rd time.

Uhm so if the lense was sent for warranty before, they should have replaced the screws no?

Then if u have all the proof then i might have a case here.

But still, this is my 4th time asking...where exactly is the missing screw?
Why u didnt noticed it earlier but after 1 month?

And then again, new terms were negotiated between u both and you have accepted it, and the warranty are none as it is unless was re-nego and again u accepted it.
So there are no case then.

So your problem now is?

Its very obvious if the screw is missing isnt it? Why you complain only after 1 month?

So u bought a 2nd hand aka used lense, and it break after 1 month..
Which seller would bear responsibility?? Unless the negotiated term is 1 month.

Is my english that bad??

I said, the screw are very obvious if u ask me... If its missing im very sure i would 1000% see it when i take the lense on my hand..
So how did u not noticed the missing screw ??