Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware)

 

Any immediate cancellation after purchase made is subject to 20% restocking fee to cover non-refundable purchase transaction fees posted by eBay among other things. Our listings are high ticketed items which accompanies careful attention to details, ZERO Defect protocol, packaged very well  and shipped fully insured so as to eliminate any potential hassle like fiduciary, time and effort resource loses for both of us. This is why we do not accept return nor exchanges posted on our listing. This overrides eBay money back guarantee for what ever reason as a clear fine print you must consider prior to purchase.

 

We have been in the Sony Service and Restoration business for over 35 years and best at what we do (or dare you to find somebody better). We have seen pretty much every tricks from tens of thousands of customers we have done business with for over 3 decades and as a result have been very protective to any types of loses and hassle against the few careless, fickle minded and trickster buyers we try to avoid. Every merchandise are very well tested, protected against swaps, tamper resistant with internal identification, sealed and photos of serial numbers taken for record filing on every transaction fulfilled with no exceptions. This is how meticulous we are and how we operate with integrity. We manage to stay in business were the majority of our competition has already folded because of it. If this is not acceptable to you, please heed our advise and simply seek other sellers elsewhere, spare us both the hassle.


***ZERO DEFECT POLICY - A high touch is provided without exception on each and every devices - complete functional aging test with a known good media after restoration and again prior to packaging or we wont ship to avoid any kind of shuttle hassle to all customers who value their time and sanity & dont like taking chances (we are not after volume sale but elevated buyer's experience). If you ever experience any issue with the device - please do not jump the gun because it could only be attributed to your bad media (more prevalent now a days than ever) or most likely from freight / package being banged around during transit by the courier. The cosmetic housing may survive harsh handling but the delicate mechanism and electronics may not.  This is the special attention all our buyer gets. This is also fair warning against exploiters and dishonest people who only wanted to use our devices then fabricate “Defective/Not As Described” to exploit eBay Money Back Guarantee all at our cost – we have seen a few of them doing this on eBay for 24 years and counting. Please move on and find another victim of your ploy. Let it be a CAVEAT.

We do the best we can to protect, package and attached a highly visible FRAGILITY declaration label on each and every devices we package. We learned from our over 20 years experience restoring, selling & shipping here on eBay (as these electro-mechanical devices & circuit boards are very fragile and can break at its mere weight – if not handled appropriately and with care like we do). Please let it be cleared and understood that freight damage is BEYOND our CONTROL and RESPONSIBILITY once it leaves our domain. We have been aware of 4X more ship damages since the pandemic and online shopping became mainstream from any couriers like UPS, FedEx and worse USPS and because of this we are requiring full insurance coverage included in the shipping cost. Once you receive the package, make sure to take photos of the packaging before opening it, area of the box that shows trauma / impact, internal content before unwrapping the device and evident cosmetic damages. Do not throw away any of the original packaging and notify us  immediately so I can help facilitate filing insurance damage claim on your behalf as per courier protocol to shipper. Please let it be clear that our 90 Days Courtesy Warranty does not cover ship damage but only freight insurance so do not hold my company responsible, blame, throw feat or alienate us as we try to help and guide you thru the process (this is a hassle for both of us for no fault of us but courier not heeding proper handling Fragile packages despite the declaration). Please cooperate with us and follow our instructions without giving us a hard time as we go thru courier’s damage claim protocol and avoid possible deniability for your own sake. If this is not acceptable to you, please seek other eBay sellers. It’s a fair warning because as we do not want any types of hassle, eBay issue resolution and waste our valuable technical time for nothing.

IMPORTANT: 
ISSUES YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF ABOUT Media Tapes (Before you purchase - YOU are solely responsible for any recontamination or breakage of mechanism caused by your media loaded on this device. A very common of issue cause for not knowing so please read on and be aware as because ignorance is no excuse).

Our 4 decades experience in the service field entails that MEDIA TAPES are the primary consequence of wear / tear and breakage of these devices. At this day & age this is more prevalent than ever - so part of our service process is to maintain good sets of quality controlled media tapes in testing phase to insure every device is perfect before it gets shipped out.

The following are the top most significant factors affecting Media Tapes deterioration (all formats Beta, VHS, 8mm, MiniDV, microMV):

1)       Age of Media Tapes – magnetic particles erosion starting from ribbon edges are the first to go (much like the end to end tip of a shoe lace). Linear audio & tracking issues from weaken to complete loss (mute video or blue screen) of signals residing on the tape edges for Beta/VHS)

2)       Wear and stretching of tape ribbons – every playback wears and stretches the media tapes as it passes to the video heads with some degree of friction (tapes should pass these devices in silky smooth fashion to keep friction at the minimum which is not the case from no-maintained devices) which gets worse until the device reel tension is adjusted thru proper maintenance (to add - not all servicer do this unfortunately from lack of proper tool).

3)       Recording devices - as they age also develops issues in electronics and wearing mechanism which translates into overall poor recordings. To be specific - from mechanical wear which skewed the overall angle of recording stripes along the tape ribbon. It is common that the recordings made will playback with no to little issue with the same recording device since recording stripes matches but most likely way off already from industry standard tolerance. To see the proof for yourself – try to playback a known good pre-recorded movie tape (best would be a movie tape that is sealed in a box and has never been played before on any machine to insure no wear, stretching or playback damage induced).

4)       Contaminations - resulting into snowy to no video & mech jam (Dust, loose particles from erosion, grease, soda splash & worse mold). We professionally clean every devices internally. However, nothing can stop it from contamination when a bad tape is loaded and made contact to the device’s internals. Contamination is instantaneous. Wet alcohol-base cleaning tape may help all depends on severity (soda/sugar base & grease are bad news)

It’s our common practice to restore the device to its near - like new condition performance wise the best we can but unfortunately, the typical media issues - we can only explain for your awareness but beyond our capability to solve as professional servicer. They are not an integral part of any device we restore, therefore – they are what they are.

*** A little background - In the early days, DoctorSony always been called Doc, Surgeon / A-Tech by people who know and witnessed first hand his specialized knowledge / understanding, highly efficient diagnostic techniques, expertise and precise skill sets from Sony, Tandy, Circuit City and enumerable smaller independent repair shops outsourcing tough work to him before he finally establish his own practice and cater directly to end users locally & now practically globally while limiting his services to mostly Sony devices ergo DoctorSony. If you own any of these SONY devices and require repair service or restoration, visit our doctorsony dot com company website and inquire.  While there, feel free to browse our company's full lineup of online store inventory for better deals of fully restored SONY devices available in-stock. ***

Description

***PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE LISTING PRIOR TO PLACING A BID - Listing & photos are re-use but the device is in Mint condition***. Original MSRP: $1499.95 being offered for bargain cost plus eBay Fees of $399.95 to keep it alive.

These are pictures of a very fine top of the line series SONY HDR-HC7 1080i MiniDV Handycam with 6.1 Mega Pixel CCD Imager and 2.75 inch Hybrid Color LCD. A great upgrade from analog to Digital format recordings. Equip with built-in flash for digital snapshots using memory stick duo for quick computer upload and e-mail.

Product Features
  • Records and plays back both high-definition (1080i resolution) and standard-definition video on MiniDV
  • 6.1-megapixel ClearVid CMOS image sensor
  • Variable-speed Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10x optical zoom lens; digital zoom to 80x
  • 2.7-inch widescreen touch-panel LCD
  • Super SteadyShot image stabilization
Technical Details
  • Model: HDR-HC7
  • media_type: Mini DV (HDV), None
  • Lens Type: Zoom lens
  • Optical zoom: 10
  • maximum_aperture_range: F/1.8-2.9
  • Minimum focal length: 5.1 millimeters
  • Maximum focal length: 51 millimeters
  • Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
  • form_factor: Memory Stick Duo, Rotating
  • Display: LCD display
  • Display Size: 2.7 inches
  • Image types: JPEG
  • video_input_special_effects: Skintone, Cinematic, Still, Sepia, Pastel, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art
  • optical_sensor_resolution: 6.1 MP
  • optical_sensor_technology: CMOS
  • optical_sensor_size: 1/3"
  • Viewfinder Type: LCD
  • audio_input: Microphone
  • Height: 3.12 inches
  • Weight: 1.31 pounds
  • Depth: 5.5 inches
  • Width: 3.25 inches
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is Included ?
SONY HDR-HC7 Handycam only (No Battery nor AC adaptor included - this HDR-HC7 is intended replacement for previous owner).

Why 8mm / Hi8 / Digital 8 / Beta / VHS / MiniDV / MicroMV Tape format?
The 8mm cassette known as analog Video8, Hi8 and Digital8 recording format has been around since 1984. For 32 years it has been a compact, rugged and reliable media for capturing our precious memories. Now a days I'm sure these captured memories could not be more valuable and priceless to everyone. However, the working devices to playback these time capsules are dwindling in numbers and nolonger made due to the high cost of manufacturing. If you happen to find them, it is not unusual they accompany many issues primarily due to age and repair service availability despite this format is designed to outlast many generations way passed our lifetime.

This is where my many years of knowledge, skills and experiences acquired as former Sony Technical Employee for 7 years (since 1988 before going independent), Awarded and Recognized by SONY Corporation of America Ranking 3rd of SONY's Top 24 Most Wanted (1990 - SONY's Finest Technical Specialist) in the nation becomes useful. Every devices we restore and sell here carries a 90 days Courtesy Service warranty and serviced right the first time to give you a peace of mind, guarantee you're not taking any chances. However, I would like to be very explicit that I DO NOT accept any RETURNS for REFUND (no exceptions). eBay's money back guarantee for not as described here DOES NOT apply to any of my listings because I am very meticulous and have a very high attention to details. If you are only shopping around for the cheapest price, ambivilent, unsure, uncertain about what you want or have a habit of returning an item purchased for what ever reason - I beg you to please do yourself a favor, save us both the time/trouble/financial losses and find yourself another seller to play with.

These 8mm devices normally cost around $145.00 to as much as $275.00 on average to get restored properly due to age without cutting down corners and make it last. We priced it accordingly for acquisition and restoration cost because we believe these devices do not deserve to end in the landfill but be saved for purpose of accessing your time capsules.

Payment Terms
I ship the same day I receive payment. PAYPAL (Confirmed Shipping Address only) 
INTERNATIONAL BIDDER must pay with Westrn Union or IMO only. No personal or company chk accepted.

Payment must be made or arrange within 3 days or I will resell the item immediately and file an NPB Strike against the non-paying bidder. So if you cannot make contact within 3 days, ambivalent about the item or having any sense of uncertainty to pursue, please DO NOT BID for other serious bidders sake! I will not retract a bid for anyone. A bid is a contract to pay the amount including applicable taxes, shipping and custom brokerage fees for foreign bidders posted by their government. It is the bidders responsibility to know the custom regulation and fees imposed by their government.

Service Quality
I'm a certified camcorder technician for 32 years highly trained, skilled and specialized on all Sony video formats from 8mm to DVR. I've been awarded and recognized by Sony Service Company as one of BEST & FINEST Video Technician in the US back in 1990 working in Mahwah, NJ before I started my own company in 1996. I disclosed, meticulously inspected every fine details, features, functional (4 hrs) aging test, spot lubricate the mechanism, professionally cleaned all to make the product look and perform at its best prior to listing.

The following are my Standard Procedure Testing List as Applicable to Each Unit

  • Clock Memory Lithium Battery
  • Cassette Loading Operation
  • Rewind to Tape Top end
  • Fast Forward to Tape End
  • Playback Operation
  • FF/REW Playback Scan
  • Still/Pause Mode
  • Slow Motion
  • Recording Operation
  • Microphone Audio Pickup
  • Built-In Lamp
  • Nightshot Mode
  • Audio and Video Output
  • Record Preview/Edit Search
  • Zoom Lens Tele and Wide
  • Auto Focus and Macro Operation
  • Digital/Picture Effects
  • Fader Effects
  • Program AE
  • Photo Mode
  • EVF/Color LCD Monitor
  • LCD Illumination & Brightness

Therefore this item carries my assurance and seal of technical quality. I guarantee this item free of inherent defect (not induced like misuse/abuse, Tape jam & Head Contamination due to faulty tapes used, power surge, static electricity damage, or any act of nature) for 7 days upon receipt unless certain defects or glitches are specifically defined on the description labeled AS-IS. Return for refunds are subject to 20% restocking fee. In a very rare case a unit fails without fault within 7 days, the customer may return the unit (with RMA - to be issued). Upon the conclusion of my indepth examination without foul play - a repair or replacement will be issued at my discretion at no charge. The 20% restocking fee still applies if refund is preferred by the winning bidder. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. ALL AUCTION ITEMS are SOLD-AS-IS / NO RETURN-NO EXCHANGE / SALE-IS-FINAL.

Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware)

I have a very keen attention to details and in all good faith I don't list a defective item as good and go thru all the aggravation of unit's shuttle. I have seen few buyers change minds, fabricate, mangle or at the worst steal from a good merchandise to justify a return. Every item is tamper technology protected against foul play. I'm not leary on posting and receiving negative feedbacks because I believe good and reasonable people can see thru them and they are my prefered long customers. This policy is enforce without exceptions, so evil doer beware.