I'm ready to purchase my first set of studio lights for non-commercial use and came across this ad on Craig's List - http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/phd/3636506110.html. Are there any caveats that I need to be aware of?
Thanks.
I can't fathom why anyone would have 7 of them. But the fact one is pictured sitting on an "apple box" which is something typically only a pro would use in a studio leads me to think it is probably legit.
But since he says they were all refurbished recently I'd give Buff a call, tell them about the Craigslist ad and see what their reaction is. Thy might have had 7 go missing recently.
Ken_K wrote:
...came across this ad on Craig's List... Are there any caveats that I need to be aware of?
Just the usual: meet in a public place, if you meet; don't deal in cash (nor carry much if you meet); etc.
But, this looks legit to me. A studio that's upgrading from Paul C. Buff to Elinchrom makes sense that he/she would have seven of them, and the price is good but not too good to be true, being that they're refurbs and not brand new.
I don't think these are in fact reburbs but brand new lights. I recently sent in 2 to have the holding fingers upgraded and was sent 2 brand new lights with all new packaging and cords. The serial numbers were consecutive and just a bit later numbers than my 4 month old one. Looks like a great deal.
FYI, older Einstein's had internal cooling fans that are pretty loud. I found this out when I purchased one locally on Craigslist. The serial number of the unit I had ( I have since sold it) was in the 8025 range
I called PCB tech support about how loud it was and they stated that the earlier units did have a fan that was louder than the current models and that if I wanted to send the unit in they would replace the fan under warranty. The good news is that the unit was still under the two year (Transferable) warranty. Although, I never sent it in, I would check the fans, and also if they are still under warranty.
Update - I'm now the proud owner of 2 Einstein's. The items were just as described. If these units weren't brand new, I couldn't tell. $780 total including 2 Cybersync transceivers.
