Nikon 70-200 VR I--Worth the money?

[D-B-J]

I purchased my 70-200 VR1 this summer for 1000 from a friend. I had to replace the locking knob for the ring and the sticky grippy part so I got a good deal and it was from someone I knew. But it works great. Yes focussing is a bit slower but not so much that it bothers me at all.

What do you mean the focus is slower?