"L" Lens Mount Issue

[Tallyther]

Note the below comments on this used lens.  Obviously I'm concerned about the special note in the last paragraph red type. Should I have any concern with this?

Barrel - almost no wear visable - somesmall  paint chips near lense mount - see photo- a few skuffs and some paint wear also where hood attaches. Dent in front rubber - very slight - see photos.  - Focus smooth - IS also relatively quiet compared to some I have seen and used. Lens Code - UT0212   Lens Serial #286xx

Note please - lens not smooth to rotate when mounted on tripod - seems to be rough - might need servive on tripod mount if it bothers you.

[Bob Atkins]

It's probably another sign that the lens has been mishandled. It should rotate smoothly within the tripod mount, so either it's been subject to a lot of wear or it's been slighly damaged by a fall or bump.

In itself a stiff tripod mount rotation is no big deal, it's more of a question of how did it get that way.

[Tallyther]

Thanks!