B&H has a good return service ... so far (had to return the Sony 10-18mm twice at no costs).
Oly has, in theory, an international warranty service - conditions apply.
Point is, that if the centering is fine, it isn't much of an issue.
The primary problem is that the local shops aren't exactly stellar in this respect (returns).
They accept returns for detective items, but decentering is not a defect they say (because they cannot verify it). To be fair - I haven't tried many but after the first experiences I do not see why I should bother.
The costs are 25% higher here compared to imports so I do not see why I should support this business philosophy. Makes me wonder what USP a local mail order shop has actually. Anyway, enough ranting about this ...
Oly has, in theory, an international warranty service - conditions apply.
Point is, that if the centering is fine, it isn't much of an issue.
The primary problem is that the local shops aren't exactly stellar in this respect (returns).
They accept returns for detective items, but decentering is not a defect they say (because they cannot verify it). To be fair - I haven't tried many but after the first experiences I do not see why I should bother.
The costs are 25% higher here compared to imports so I do not see why I should support this business philosophy. Makes me wonder what USP a local mail order shop has actually. Anyway, enough ranting about this ...