MarkoKovacevic
Well-known
hey all.
I came across this while looking for a d700. seems too good to be true. also, the foreign plug in one of the pictures worries me that this may be a scam.
I'd like a second opinion, what do you think?
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/pho/3105551614.html
ADDED: He replied to my email with a bunch of pictures of everything. hmm. says the camera only has 4000 clicks.
I came across this while looking for a d700. seems too good to be true. also, the foreign plug in one of the pictures worries me that this may be a scam.
I'd like a second opinion, what do you think?
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/pho/3105551614.html
ADDED: He replied to my email with a bunch of pictures of everything. hmm. says the camera only has 4000 clicks.
gavinlg
Veteran
It's not unbelievably cheap - I've seen a few sell for 1500 in australia.
MarkoKovacevic
Well-known
hmm, yea but with a grip+3 batteries, and only 4k shots? :S
steveniphoto
Well-known
email the guy for a meet up. if he cant then you know its not legit.
btgc
Veteran
If he can, still insist on meeting in crowded place and have some chums behind so you do not robbed or raped.
fireblade
Vincenzo.
get the serial number and check its not stolen,
good price...meet up in a McDonalds.
good price...meet up in a McDonalds.
btgc
Veteran
The crowded place isn't enough to deter the rape and robbery?
I'm one of those who like to have backups. Some tricksters are genious psychologists too, and can talk victims into stuff they would never ever think they could go for. Also, it isn't too hard to detect what type buyer is and put knife to his belly and take away all cash (other valuables, at the end) if he foolishly has taken it with - right in crowd. Just a short talk and few looks to know for sure what type buyer is can be enough.
DamenS
Well-known
Unless of course, this is the aim, in which case a certain paradox is invoked but enjoy !!
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
Well, the grip, used, seems to go for about 50-80€ on ebay. Used batteries have roughly the same value as used condoms - unloading them on you may even save some, if disposal in your country isn't free.
And cameras can be well-worn even with a low exposure count - if I was to pick between a camera with 4k shots in three years as a spare in a PJ's bag or one with 50k shots within 4 weeks in a studio, I'd go for the latter.
nanthor
Well-known
It looks legit to me. The price is low but not silly low and the seller is avoiding all the fees and costs of paypal, ebay and shipping.
btgc
Veteran
US people have reported about rapists and bandits coming to CL appointments. Like any sane person, I realize there are much more reasonable sellers than scammers, perverts and robbers.
ramosa
B&W
ditto. meet him in a public place (as bank, as suggested, is good). i think he'll show up. this is a good deal, but not a crazy good one like the scammers usually propose.
farlymac
PF McFarland
When you meet, fire that baby up, and snap a few pics (bring your own lens). See if the sensor is dirty. Maybe the thing just hasn't been used much because the owner bought it on a lark, and wasn't that much into photography. I think if it was stolen, there'd be a bag too. I'd be aware of that third party battery.
PF
PF