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Oct 14, 2012 17:48 |  #1

So I was googeling the canon 300 2.8 lens and was looking for pricing stuff and I came across this. I am so close to pulling the trigger on this but I am just not sure.

http://areapads.info …mera-amp-photo_p2444.html (external link)


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Oct 14, 2012 17:52 |  #2

Listed retail is nowhere close to retail. Perhaps it is indeed too good to be true


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Oct 14, 2012 17:54 |  #3

thats what im guessing as well, im trying to find some info on the store so far all I can find is its based out of Asia

but with them offering paypal as a payment option Im wondering if im coverd if it is a scam


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Oct 14, 2012 17:56 |  #4

give me $500 and i'll kick you in the nuts...i just saved you $500....


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Oct 14, 2012 17:57 |  #5

I'm just curious, what makes you think there's any chance whatsoever that this is legit? I'm not asking this to be a wise a_ _, I just honestly want to know what your thoughts are.


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Oct 14, 2012 17:58 |  #6

All of their other products are way underpriced. Something's not right.


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Oct 14, 2012 17:58 |  #7

i was just wondering that is all


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Oct 14, 2012 18:05 |  #8

This is the exact same lens in the photo and discription of item that you listed http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …2_EF_300mm_f_2_​8L_IS.html (external link)

It is 7x the price because it is 1000000000000000x more legit


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Oct 14, 2012 18:11 |  #9

The company is based in China - NanYang ESC International Trade Co., Ltd.
http://www.ripoffrepor​t.com …ional-trade-co---ltd.aspx (external link)


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Oct 14, 2012 18:42 |  #10

DreDaze wrote in post #15122063 (external link)
give me $500 and i'll kick you in the nuts...i just saved you $500....

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Oct 14, 2012 21:03 |  #11

Brandon Anderson Photos wrote in post #15122027 (external link)
So I was googeling the canon 300 2.8 lens and was looking for pricing stuff and I came across this. I am so close to pulling the trigger on this but I am just not sure.

http://areapads.info …mera-amp-photo_p2444.html (external link)

Brandon,

Why on earth would you even consider this for one second? When a place is selling a $7,249 lens for $1,019, then of course it's a scam. If you can't pick up on this, then I encourage you to get out outside, get some fresh air, and see more of the world around you.

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Oct 14, 2012 21:07 |  #12

Yeah, sadly that reeks of being a scam...heck, they're even using an Adorama-watermarked picture!


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Oct 14, 2012 21:14 |  #13

Oddly, it comes in a white box and there doesn't seem to be a serial or date code anywhere...


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Oct 15, 2012 00:05 |  #14

Brandon Anderson Photos wrote in post #15122027 (external link)
So I was googeling the canon 300 2.8 lens and was looking for pricing stuff and I came across this. I am so close to pulling the trigger on this but I am just not sure.

http://areapads.info …mera-amp-photo_p2444.html (external link)

Order 2, send one 300 f/2.8 IS to me and I'll reimburse you for both after I receive mine. You get yours for nothing.


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Oct 15, 2012 09:14 |  #15

I hope you have an excellent attorney.




  
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