Too good to be true. 5D kit for $1300

TaDaTaDa Registered Users Posts: 169 Major grins
edited March 13, 2008 in Cameras
MODS: Not really sure where a post like this belongs. here or in the Market

One of the things that I personally really like about Criagslist is the opportunity to meet the seller face to face and try out the equipment before buying. That being said, this has to be a scam. There's no way that this guy can be selling a kit that retails for $2800 for $1300. A 5D and the 24-105L can each probably sell for that much (moreso the 5D than the lens)

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/pho/584694694.html
My Kit
Canon 5DII, Canon 7D
Canon Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, Canon 35 f/1.4L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II, Canon 85 f/1.2L II, Canon 500mm f/4 IS, Zeiss 21mm ZE
Speedlite 580ex II, Canon 430ex

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  • NateWagnerNateWagner Registered Users Posts: 142 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2008
    it's a scam
    Yes, that is definitely a scam, I have seen the same "deals" here in tennessee. They are always for $1300 and they are fabulous canon deals. I emailed him one time and he said he lives in England etc.

    Basically this is a typical scam... would be nice if it wasn't though eh?
    Thanks,
    -Nate

    Equipment
    Canon Stuff (and third party stuff as well)
    Tampa Bay Wedding Photography
  • APKAPK Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited February 24, 2008
    TaDa wrote:
    MODS: Not really sure where a post like this belongs. here or in the Market

    One of the things that I personally really like about Criagslist is the opportunity to meet the seller face to face and try out the equipment before buying. That being said, this has to be a scam. There's no way that this guy can be selling a kit that retails for $2800 for $1300. A 5D and the 24-105L can each probably sell for that much (moreso the 5D than the lens)

    http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/pho/584694694.html

    Used 5d $1650-$1800
    Used 24-105L f4 $825-$900
    B&H new price for the kit $2750

    Tell him I'll take 6 kits@$1300
    AlanPK
    Bodies: 5D, D60, G9,
    Lenses: 16-35L f2.8, 24-70L f2.8, 70-200L IS f2.8, 85LII f1.2, 100 f2.0, 135L f2.0, 300L f4.0, 50CM f2.5 + LSC, 24 f3.5L TS-E
    Misc: 1.4TC, 580EX, MR-14EX
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2008
    If it's too good to be true its to good to be true.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • TaDaTaDa Registered Users Posts: 169 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2008
    Harryb wrote:
    If it's too good to be true its to good to be true.

    I've actually never worked with technology where this comment is more true than with photographic equipment. I'm in IT, and with hardware or software, depreciation is almost as immediate as when you drive a car off a lot, but with photographic equipment, re-sale value is insanely high. Funny how with my favorite lens, the 50 1.4, that you can almost tell how sharp it is by how much someone is selling it for:

    $250 - it's nice and sharp at 2.8+
    $275 - nice sharp copy at f/2+
    $300 - tack sharp at f/1.8+
    My Kit
    Canon 5DII, Canon 7D
    Canon Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, Canon 35 f/1.4L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II, Canon 85 f/1.2L II, Canon 500mm f/4 IS, Zeiss 21mm ZE
    Speedlite 580ex II, Canon 430ex
  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2008
    Don't waste your time and money on these scams. Spend your time shooting instead.

    Cuong
    "She Was a Little Taste of Heaven – And a One-Way Ticket to Hell!" - Max Phillips
  • Glenn NKGlenn NK Registered Users Posts: 268 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2008
    Bookmark this site:

    http://www.resellerratings.com/rlist-s1-n2.html

    Whenever you see a deal that's too good to be true, type in the name of the business in the red box (Find Store), and go.

    Here's are some good examples:

    Type in broadway photo.

    Result:

    http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Broadway_Photo

    Can you find a satisfied customer?

    How about camera addict?

    http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Camera_Addict

    Nice ratings eh?

    now try B & H photo

    http://www.resellerratings.com/store/B_H_Photo_Video_Pro_Audio

    Better ratings? You bet.
    "There is nothing that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and he who considers price only is that man’s lawful prey". John Ruskin 1819 - 1900
  • TaDaTaDa Registered Users Posts: 169 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2008
    Glenn NK wrote:
    Bookmark this site:

    http://www.resellerratings.com/rlist-s1-n2.html

    Whenever you see a deal that's too good to be true, type in the name of the business in the red box (Find Store), and go.

    Here's are some good examples:

    Type in broadway photo.

    Result:

    http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Broadway_Photo

    Can you find a satisfied customer?

    How about camera addict?

    http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Camera_Addict

    Nice ratings eh?

    now try B & H photo

    http://www.resellerratings.com/store/B_H_Photo_Video_Pro_Audio

    Better ratings? You bet.

    No need to convince me. B&H is a top notch store and their service is incredible. I can literally spend hours in that store just looking around, and it's awesome that it's now two floors of electronic goodness. I'm heading down there this week to pick up my Tammy 17-50.
    My Kit
    Canon 5DII, Canon 7D
    Canon Canon 24-70 f/2.8L, Canon 35 f/1.4L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS II, Canon 85 f/1.2L II, Canon 500mm f/4 IS, Zeiss 21mm ZE
    Speedlite 580ex II, Canon 430ex
  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2008
    Glenn NK wrote:
    Bookmark this site:

    http://www.resellerratings.com/rlist-s1-n2.html

    In general very good advice. In this particular case not so useful. Note the OP mentioned the "deal" is on Craigslist. No review of sellers available, it's completely caveat emptor there. Anyway I think we've pretty much concluded it's a scam.
    Chris
    http://www.chrislaudermilkphoto.com/
  • Glenn NKGlenn NK Registered Users Posts: 268 Major grins
    edited February 26, 2008
    TaDa wrote:
    No need to convince me. B&H is a top notch store and their service is incredible. I can literally spend hours in that store just looking around, and it's awesome that it's now two floors of electronic goodness. I'm heading down there this week to pick up my Tammy 17-50.


    I could literally spend DAYS driving to B & H - I just checked Google Map to see how long it would take me to drive there - the distance is 2,959 miles - with and estimated of time = 1 day, 22 hours.

    Even at 24 + 22 = 46 hours of straight driving, that would require an average speed of 64.3 mph which of course would be quite difficult even for me.rolleyes1.gif

    I bought my 12/22 Tokina from them. Sadly I did it last May before the dollars were near parity.
    "There is nothing that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and he who considers price only is that man’s lawful prey". John Ruskin 1819 - 1900
  • jgoetz4jgoetz4 Registered Users Posts: 1,267 Major grins
    edited February 26, 2008
    Too good to be true !
    So is this: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pho/587191932.html
    Have a good day :D
    Jim...
  • Grumpy_oneGrumpy_one Registered Users Posts: 242 Major grins
    edited March 12, 2008
    Just curious, what's the scam? The links are dead.
    5D3, 7D, 50 1.4, 580EX, EFS 70-200L 2.8 IS MkI, 1.4x TC, 24-70 MKII, 85 1.8,(that's it ...for now)
    http://www.happyvalleyphotography.com
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,079 moderator
    edited March 13, 2008
    Grumpy_one wrote:
    Just curious, what's the scam? The links are dead.

    I bolded the improbable claim:
    TaDa wrote:
    MODS: Not really sure where a post like this belongs. here or in the Market

    One of the things that I personally really like about Criagslist is the opportunity to meet the seller face to face and try out the equipment before buying. That being said, this has to be a scam. There's no way that this guy can be selling a kit that retails for $2800 for $1300. A 5D and the 24-105L can each probably sell for that much (moreso the 5D than the lens)

    http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/pho/584694694.html
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
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