Hmmm.... talking about bad luck.... I was out of the town most of the time in the past two months. I hardly checked CFC during that period. I thought I did not miss anything... Anyway, I think this lens is not a bad lens. For a new one, it may not be the best choice in some situations. but for a used one, considering the dropped price, I would seriously consider it as my first D-SLR lens.
To potential buyers: do some research in the internet, you may like this lens. It's got a sweet do-them-all range.