Purchasing a 10D on ebay??

[TomC]

Hello folks. I'm new to the forum. I'm considering purchasing a 10D in July. I've found some nice deals on ebay. (very high rating for some of these companies ** ~ 99% positive w/ 44000 entries)

These companies boast a US manufacturers warranty. Has anyone had any experience buying this way?? Is there a way to insure before purchasing that there is, in fact, a US manufacturers warranty??

Any help and advice on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
TomC

[kahfluie]

Personally speaking, unless it is a VERY well known company, I would not buy a NEW camera from EBAY.

[ScottJE22]

Personally speaking, unless it is a VERY well known company, I would not buy a NEW camera from EBAY.

I think I'd have a hard time spending that kind of money on eBay as well. If you decide to do it, make sure to use a REPUTABLE escrow company.

If you want to know what kind of sophisticated scammers there are on eBay, you might enjoy this link (http://69.93.112.102/~pbook/). It's a "buyer" scamming a seller and the seller getting even, but still makes you realize how shady some people are when it comes to $1,000 merchandise....

[Andy_T]

That's a funny story :lol:

Best regards,
Andy

[Jon Borcik]

Hey... forget EBay and buy my 10D with grip and additional accessories.

I'll make you a deal, email me if your interested.... my wife says I can't keep both bodies! :?

[TomC]

Thanks for all the replies so far. The other question... is there a way to see if a specific company is an "Authorized Canon" dealer. This would seem to help with the fraud issues as well.

That was a hilarious story.

[Olegis]

I just noticed that the B&H are selling the 10D at a "special price", which they don't display on their website. Just click on the "Email me a better price" link here (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=277768&is=REG) and you'll recieve $1,379.95 price via email.

[TomC]

I just noticed that the B&H are selling the 10D at a "special price", which they don't display on their website. Just click on the "Email me a better price" link here (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=277768&is=REG) and you'll recieve $1,379.95 price via email.

Thanks Olegis :lol:

[sGu]

that is THE longest story i've ever read online, but a good one.

i also recommend B&H, i've been with them for couple of months and placed 5 orders in total, never had a problem, and i don't mind paying tiny extra compare to the ebay price for the sake of security and guarantee.

good luck with ur purchase :)

[TomC]

that is THE longest story i've ever read online, but a good one.

i also recommend B&H, i've been with them for couple of months and placed 5 orders in total, never had a problem, and i don't mind paying tiny extra compare to the ebay price for the sake of security and guarantee.

good luck with ur purchase :)

How is BH?? I've heard some good things about them (also a lower price that I've had emailed to me). What types of payments will they accept. I dont have a credit card to use so I want to pay cash someway (certified check, etc.)

Tom

[ScottJE22]

that is THE longest story i've ever read online, but a good one....

Yeah - I should have warned you about that... the first time I came across it, I was at work and wasted a half-hour reading the whole thing. I was laughing out loud looking at the pictures of the P-P-P-Powerbook... :D

[khkohl]

I will be posting my 10D on Ebay tomorrow night. It is less than 90 days old. There are some good deals on ebay.

I love my Mark II !!!!