Gentle reminder to check prices before buying pre-owned from BnS
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http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/buy-...nikon-nikon-af-s-dx-18-55-f3-5-5-6-ed-vr.html
Nikon 18-55mm selling for 320 lol
Nikon 18-55mm selling for 320 lol
sjackal said:
Can't compare to eBay prices la....some folks bought from stores at local prices...when they list the items for sale at classifieds they take a cut off the price they purchased at...
Buying from eBay also has its hassles, risks and lead time..
I find ebay convenient. Usually mail from Hong Kong or China takes abot 1 week and saves me the time going to the shops. Keep the purchases to low cost items and there is not much risk especially with the mass sellers on hongkong/china ebay which turns out to be quite reliable probably because the items are low cost for them too. Had received faulty items once, informed the seller and they send another at no cost to me, ended up with 2 pieces.
Hmm, people can set any prices they want, not necessary basing it on ebay. They are people buying old 50mm f/1.8G lens for same price as brand new every month on BNS simply because they don't check prices and assume pre-owned means cheaper.
Only a small, small fraction of member knows about this thread. Hehe.
I smsed that seller, he told me its 18-105 not 18-55.. think he got some typo on thread title..
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i have checked this with MS, they still selling 3.1k last week.
i think 2.4k-2.6k is a good "range" for a used unit (if in good condition). correct me if i'm wrong
Guys and gals..before buying pre owned sets online, go to the peninsula shopping center first floor to get a feel of what shops selling at.
Good example... d90 used bodies going for $600 up...in forum ppl asking for same or more, I seen more ridiculous asking of more than 1k with kit lens.
Another e.g. d3100 with kit lens. A shop selling $540 mint set with Nikon warranty. Here, I see higher listing price.
Lesson is:
Do your homework.
Disclaimer:
I have nothing against sellers as some may not be aware of market prices or may thought that deprecation of digital product are not that significant.
Good example... d90 used bodies going for $600 up...in forum ppl asking for same or more, I seen more ridiculous asking of more than 1k with kit lens.
Another e.g. d3100 with kit lens. A shop selling $540 mint set with Nikon warranty. Here, I see higher listing price.
Lesson is:
Do your homework.
Disclaimer:
I have nothing against sellers as some may not be aware of market prices or may thought that deprecation of digital product are not that significant.
Fwah.... that is cheap... but thing is, something sold so cheap... must have issues...
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