mm..seems I am the odd one out! everyone I know wants humongous camera bodies..even the 350D was considered too small for them. the minimum was something tank like like the D70....but for me, the smaller the better. I've held a camcorder and man, after 30 min, it really feels heavy in your hand, so small size and weight is important. the pentax may not be the lightest but its the smallest and cheapest !
but your friend's camera is definitely priced not to sell...As I have said earlier, AP is offering the DL at $960. I'd rather pay $10 more and get a guaranteed brand new one...
I think your friend would have better luck offering around $850...
as for me, I am looking for a few months old model, something in the range of $600+