Quote from JBP on April 15, 2022, 2:48 pm

The lens is going for $400 new in the US right now. It has been $450 for months. After tax for me buying this used one was $88 saved at the current price, $141 at the usual price. Thinking there must only be one, I snagged it up.

Well, looks like they have at least one more with the same condition rating (9). There's a 30 day return policy, and in my experience they're really hassle free about that. Also to my knowledge the PLM motor is robust, so it isn't such a risk buying used as perhaps an SDM would be. Their description of 9 says "minor scuffs and surface marks" but mine looks like-new: perfect body and glass. 🙂

Edit: In other news, I'll likely be parting with my 55-300 DA-L now...so if anyone wants that let me know!

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/used/1259031?gclid=Cj0KCQjwr-SSBhC9ARIsANhzu17yOSichiNL4wfduR_HJeE2KUDYXGnz1fWE-E9kf3mUGmxXJ9bU5ncaApOSEALw_wcB