I just put my version of this lens on sale on E Bay http://csr.ebay.com/cse/list.jsf?item=121815948264&dd=1&usecase=create&categoryPath=625|78997|3323&mode=revise&categoryPath=625|78997|3323
but would be willing to negotiate privately if desired. I agree that ebay gives good protection to buyers now. I've had people buy things and then return them after 2 weeks and nothing was wrong with the item, but they got to use if for them period of time. In any case, your anxieties are justified....we all like to hold and look at things first and know who we are buying from. Eric