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p.1 #1 · 40D's on ebay.


Anyone have any experience with ebay stores like this (there are dozens upon dozens):
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-40D-Digital-SLR-Camera-2GB-KIT-MORE-NEW_W0QQitemZ120220786883QQihZ002QQcategoryZ43454QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Obviously the 'kit' is crap, but it is the lowest price for the 40D I have seen and with a 98-99% feedback rating as a power seller it doesn't seem much like a scam.
Thoughts?

Feb 14, 2008 at 01:00 AM
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p.1 #2 · 40D's on ebay.


Let the buyer beware...

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/306/RipOff0306365.htm
http://ripoffreport.com/reports/0/296/RipOff0296684.htm


Feb 14, 2008 at 01:04 AM
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p.1 #3 · 40D's on ebay.


B&H has them for about $1,120, so it is not that far out of line, but I'd still go to B&H for the $136 piece of mind.

Feb 14, 2008 at 01:05 AM
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p.1 #4 · 40D's on ebay.


Bah...figured. I did perform a resell ratings report check on them...some mixed reviews but over all 8 out of 10 in the past 6 mo's. Figured I'd see if there were any first hand experiences with them. B&H is great...if you don't live in NY. Boo sales tax. I could always get it from abes of main for about 1120.00 (no tax free shipping, I'm a bargain shopper).

Edited by M Vers on Feb 13, 2008 at 08:11 PM GMT


Edited on Feb 14, 2008 at 01:11 AM


Feb 14, 2008 at 01:09 AM
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p.1 #5 · 40D's on ebay.


GeorgeK-NJ wrote:
B&H has them for about $1,120, so it is not that far out of line, but I'd still go to B&H for the $136 piece of mind.


I agree 100% (although I bought mine from Newegg, 1099.00).

Feb 14, 2008 at 01:09 AM
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p.1 #6 · 40D's on ebay.


HinduG wrote:
GeorgeK-NJ wrote:
B&H has them for about $1,120, so it is not that far out of line, but I'd still go to B&H for the $136 piece of mind.


I agree 100% (although I bought mine from Newegg, 1099.00).


Neweggs back up to 1200.00...I missed the sale.

Feb 14, 2008 at 01:13 AM
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p.1 #7 · 40D's on ebay.


But if it's an ebay listing and they have good feedback . . . .

Feb 14, 2008 at 01:16 AM
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p.1 #8 · 40D's on ebay.


I know a gentleman on FM that got a grey market 40d from them and had a fit. It was listed as a USA model.

Feb 14, 2008 at 01:21 AM
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p.1 #9 · 40D's on ebay.


You never know when an eBay account has been hijacked.


Feb 14, 2008 at 04:02 AM
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p.1 #10 · 40D's on ebay.


Most of the customer reviews/feedback is electronic based, so I would say a hijacking is out of the question.

Feb 14, 2008 at 12:29 PM
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p.1 #11 · 40D's on ebay.


If you buy from a powerseller like many of the HK etailers you'll have no issues. I've bought TC's, CPL's etc with no problem. Of course the camera is anoter of order magnitude dearer.

Feb 14, 2008 at 12:50 PM
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p.1 #12 · 40D's on ebay.


"Kits" like those on ebay, I ignore completely. My buddy actually got scammed on ebay from one of these merchants who never shipped out his 40D. I personally would look on ebay for sellers who have photos of the actual body of the camera, and not some generic illustration or logo.

-Nick

Feb 14, 2008 at 04:33 PM
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p.1 #13 · 40D's on ebay.


I would go with US1photo.com - I have mentioned this earlier - nice store, and nice customer help, and they have the 40D for $1069 and FREE shipping!

PS. M Vers - you did not miss any sales - the price on the body will continue to come down in the next months, about $30 per month in general I have noticed, on the average...

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Feb 14, 2008 at 04:49 PM
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p.1 #14 · 40D's on ebay.


This place is actually the place I bought my 30D kit.

The equipment has worked flawlessly, so I can't fault them there, but I would not recommend buying from them...

Customer service was horrendous, the type where they strongarm you into giving them a good or no feedback rating or else they will give you a poor rating.

My kit came with open boxes, removed warranty cards (even though the add clearly stated "Original Manufacturer Sealed Box - USA Product" or something of the sort), and a poor packing job. The product was also Gray Market (internet searches revealed the serial and product numbers were probably European.)

Needless to say, I've learned my lesson and will, henceforth, only buy local (probably pictureline.com). My experience with this company and all it's other sister companies (there are many) is without a doubt my worst eBay experience ever.

Feb 14, 2008 at 05:10 PM
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p.1 #15 · 40D's on ebay.


Unless you're obsessive about buying a brand new camera, you might want to consider buying used on the Buy and Sell board. I bought a used 5D a couple of years ago at photo.net for a great price from a fine fellow. I'm still using and loving the camera. Virtually all my lenses were bought used without problem or complaint. 40D cameras show ups from time to time. Check the seller's feedback and make an offer if the person is credible. If you have to buy new don't pinch a penny quite so hard and buy from the reputable online sellers. B&H has a great reputation but Beach Camera/BuyDigital, Norman's and others perform as well. And good luck getting your new camera. Money spent will help keep the economy afloat...

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Feb 14, 2008 at 10:29 PM
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p.1 #16 · 40D's on ebay.


With ebay, Caveat Emptor.



Feb 15, 2008 at 12:25 AM
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p.1 #17 · 40D's on ebay.


The 40d kit new was $1279 a couple times today with free 3 day Fedex and no tax most states from here:
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=88875
keep watching it could drop again..add to your cart to see the lower price
no sooner did I post this and the price was back down to $1279

Edited on Feb 15, 2008 at 12:54 AM


Feb 15, 2008 at 12:48 AM
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p.1 #18 · 40D's on ebay.


I got my shipping notice allready....should have the camera by Wed. $1279 with the 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens shipped no tax.

Feb 16, 2008 at 02:27 AM
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p.1 #19 · 40D's on ebay.


I'm not so sure about buying expensive items from Ebay. I'd rather be 100% sure of what I'm getting, and know I'm getting it from a reputable seller.

Feb 19, 2008 at 05:14 AM

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