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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 06:46 AM
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OK i bought a used cam off this site and the person is trustworthy. The cam has no nicks or anything, except for this on the front face. You can just feel it with your nail. The pic makes it look worse than it really is. Will it be ok?

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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 06:50 AM
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Take a small file or stone to it and just make sure there is nothing sticking up you need to make sure the gear sits flat so it will not woble when it is running.



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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 07:38 AM
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most cams are designated that way....i truly wouldn't worry about it.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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I was hoping people would say that. I just wanted to make sure before it went in..
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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Doesn't look like a big deal to me. I would use it.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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No big deal. It wont hurt anything as long as the rest of the cam looks ok.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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Pretty nice handwriting - wish mine was that good.
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 03:06 AM
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Pretty nice handwriting - wish mine was that good.
Especially using a vibrating engraver. That is impressive.
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