Just some musings about my sell-off experience. First of all, avoid craigslist if you don't want to deal with people who expect LNIB for a used price. Secondly, here's something to consider:
Let's say I'm selling a Nikon grip that costs $220 brand spanking new with a 1 year warranty.
Let's say said grip is in excellent condition, with nary a sign of use. In other words - like new.
Let's say said grip is being sold for $150.
Is it really more attractive to pay $70 more for a warranty that will probably never be used? If not, why the hell are people offering me $90, $100, $120. Maybe people are watching too many episodes of "Auction Hunters."
Wobble wrote:
Craig's List is full of Scammers and Spammers. If you put your email address out there, be prepared for the never ending spam to begin...
Yeah, that's why I use it sparingly and never reply to anyone who doesn't include a name and local phone number.....
Wobble wrote:
Craig's List is full of Scammers and Spammers. If you put your email address out there, be prepared for the never ending spam to begin...
I've bought quite a few lenses on craigslist and have saved a great deal of money doing so. I've also sold two cameras and did quite well.
These ad hominem comments are pretty useless in my experience. Yes, there are scams run through craigslist but there are also great buyers and sellers taking advantage of a great free internet service. You don't have to include your email address with your listing... only a very foolish person would do that. And no, you don't have to respond to inquiries from buyers who obviously are not genuine. This is all about being alert and aware when doing a transaction... the same thing that is important on this website.
And Greg, there is no benefit is faulting buyers who are trying to get a good deal. Your responsibility is to simply ignore those folks who don't appear to be serious buyers. As to what the appropriate price is for any given object, I have no idea. I ONLY buy used gear so the subject of a warranty is beyond me. I've never had a single problem with ANYTHING I've bought used and that includes cameras that cost over two thousand dollars each. I may buy a D800 new but that isn't because I'm longing for a warranty, but rather because waiting until used D800 cameras appear on the market may not be practical for a person who is 70 years old. I have only so many years left before holding a DSLR will be too much for my arthritic shoulder...
. Opps....thanks for pointing that out!