H/U! Prob a scam, but M8 for $1200

[f/stopblues]

Beware! Seems fishy for sure, but just thought I'd post this. I found it in the local Craigslist listings tonight. Do as you will!

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pho/647755896.html

Leica M8 Rangefinder Digital Camera - $1200 (United States)
Reply to: sale-647755896@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-18, 9:09PM CDT


Model Number 10701- Black Body - 10.3 Megapixels
Includes all accessories, plus a free 1GB SD card and an extra OEM battery
Everything will be shipped insured.

The Leica M8 Interchangeable Lens Rangefinder Digital Camera not only looks like an M model, it faithfully embodies all the advantages of the analog Leica M system to provide sophisticated and creative digital photography. It is the only professional digital camera to use the beneficial rangefinder system, which is discreet, quiet, fast and accurate, and the uncompromising quality criteria of the M system have been applied.

The Leica M8 provides full compatibility with almost all M lenses, and the low-noise CCD image sensor with a resolution of 10.3 million pixels has been specially integrated into the compact lens design, ensuring optimum picture quality. The operation and functionality of the digital M concentrate on what is essential, while useful additional functions provided by digital technology complement the proven M concept. The Leica M8 is a timeless digital camera that is excitingly new and yet comfortingly familiar.

Product Description
The dream of many Leica photographers has come true: the Leica M system is now open for professional digital photography. Breaking completely new ground, the LEICA M8 doesn't only look like an M - it utilizes all the benefits of the analog Leica M system for sophisticated and creative digital photography. It is the only digital camera for professionals to incorporate the rangefinder system with its advantages of discreet and quiet operation, speed and precision. And the no-compromise quality criteria of the M system continue to apply to the M8. Full compatibility with nearly all M lenses means that their unique imaging performance is now available for digital photography, too. The low-noise CCD image sensor with a resolution of 10.3 megapixels has been specifically matched to the compact lens design to guarantee superlative photographic quality. The controls and functions of the digital M still concentrate on the essentials. The proven M concept is complemented by the intelligent extra functions that digital technology has to offer. The LEICA M8 is the first timeless digital camera "Made in Germany". Fascinatingly new and yet still a real Leica M.


Details
Dimensions (WxDxH): 13.9 cm x 3.7 cm x 8 cm
Weight: 545 g
Additional Features: histogram display


Lens Features
Optical Sensor Type: CCD
Optical Sensor Size: 18 x 27mm
Display: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color


ATT: The camera will be sent from Orlando, Florida (3-4 days as time delivery).
I'm computer seller manager and I have many orders on day. Please contact me asap if you really need to purchase one!
This is not a local transaction.

 

[plummerl]

I'll let you know when I get mine! 🙄

 

[kevin m]

Finally, an M8 selling for it's actual worth! 😀

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

Finally, an M8 selling for it's actual worth! 😀

So sorry to hear the M8 that you own performs so poorly! 🙄

 

[bmattock]

*Probably* a scam?

 

[Vagabond]

This has also appeared on the Denver c-list a couple of times during the past week.

 

[dpap]

no local transaction...hmmmm

 

[Keith]

Damn ... that's the problem with living down under. I miss out on all these neat bargains that come up 'stateside!' :bang: 😛

 

[stesm]

Yeah, has scam written all over it. Pics are from this ebay item: 110243249537 and the same posting was flagged and removed from D.C. craigslist.

 

[SergioGuerra]

This week I have seen a M8 for 500 euro here in Portugal. Scams are everywhere:

Hello,

I will write my messages in English because I don't write or speech very good your language, The price and details for the Internet advert are correct
The product is brand new in sealed box with warranty The delivery time is around 2 days . We will use TNT Shipping Company for this so we can have a safe deal and your money and my product can be safe. If you are interested please reply me so I can give you more information
Thanks for your time and interest

I wonder if someone will send them 500 euro...

 

[infrequent]

TNT shipping is a dead giveaway. Those scams are aplenty!

 

[M. Valdemar]

The "TNT Shipping" is the "dead giveaway", Sherlock? Or "no local transaction"? "probably a scam"???!!

If you're even entertaining the idea of buying this and you're trying to analyze the ad to figger out if its legit, you're already in WAY over your head.

Take my advice and NEVER buy anything from craigslist.

 

[infrequent]

well maybe ppl should stop posting craiglist ads here then!

 

[Patman]

Well you never know, I took a shot on eBay and got an M8 for $3800.00 about a year ago. Brand new in the box and I had no problem in any way with the camera or registering it.

 

[colyn]

It was just posted on the DFW craig's list. I flagged it as spam.