Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.		 OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS ➔ Marketplace & Market Info ➔ Market Watch 
Thread started 16 Aug 2013 (Friday) 22:20
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

Craigslist lies....

9 posts, 1 page
1
 
kitacanon
Goldmember
4,706 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 36
Joined Sep 2006
Location: West Palm Beach
More info
     
Aug 16, 2013 22:20 |  #1

So I'm looking at an advert that says one of the lenses in the photo is X when I know it's not...a 24/1.4 that is clearly a 50/1.4....so I write to the seller and ask for photos showing the lenses more clearly...saying that the lens MAY be a 2.8...
Seller writes back without pix saying that the lens IS a 1.4...I write back saying that the maker (Nikon) DID NOT EVER MAKE a 24/1.4 manual lens shown in the photo (though Nikon did make an AF)...but don't expect to hear back.
...and if not that ad will be flagged if not removed, if I have any say about it...I'm so p'd at CL scams...

My Canon kit 450D/s90; Canon lenses 18-55 IS, 70-210/3.5-4.5....Nikon kit: D610; 28-105/3.5-4.5, 75-300/4.5-5.6 AF, 50/1.8D Nikkors, Tamron 80-210; MF Nikkors: 50/2K, 50/1.4 AI-S, 50/1.8 SeriesE, 60/2.8 Micro Nikkor (AF locked), 85mm/1.8K-AI, 105/2.5 AIS/P.C, 135/2.8K/Q.C, 180/2.8 ED, 200/4Q/AIS, 300/4.5H-AI, ++ Tamron 70-210/3.8-4, Vivitar/Kiron 28/2, ser.1 70-210/3.5, ser.1 28-90; Vivitar/Komine and Samyang 28/2.8; 35mm Nikon F/FM/FE2, Rebel 2K...HTC RE UWA camera

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
bettyn
Goldmember
Avatar
3,451 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 35
Joined Jun 2006
Location: Marco Island FL
More info
     
Aug 17, 2013 14:02 |  #2

Sometimes I think a lot of these CL sellers don't know WHAT they're selling. could be something they got from a departed relative...or something they STOLE!

Sorry for double post. don't know what happened there,

My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
RHChan84
Goldmember
Avatar
2,320 posts
Likes: 24
Joined Apr 2011
Location: Mass
More info
     
Aug 17, 2013 17:25 |  #3

That is CL. People get rid of stolen items on CL. But on the same side, there are good sellers on CL. I know I have a hit or miss luck with selling items but the ones that was serious stood out and you can tell they were serious. I have also bought from there and had positive feedback. I bought a flash on there with no issues and I'm still using that flash today. Clearly he knew what he was talking about since he said he was upgrading and told me specs on the flash and he preferred to meet at Panera bread and not somewhere shady.

Canon (60D Gripped | 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS | 40mm f2.8 | 50mm f1.8 | 70-200 F4L IS| 430 EXII)
Tamron (17-50 f2.8 VC)
Feedback
Facebook (external link)
flickr (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Jarvis ­ Creative ­ Studios
Goldmember
Avatar
2,508 posts
Gallery: 28 photos
Likes: 1107
Joined Aug 2013
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
More info
     
Aug 17, 2013 17:36 |  #4

I like CL, because you can hold and try out the item before you buy it. If you meet the seller and they hand you a 50mm, kindly inform them they were mistaken. Tell them this 50mm stamp is not a manufacturers code for 24mm. Then all you've lost is a bit of time, no money.

WEBSITE (external link)
flickr (external link)
Sony ZV-1 || Sony a7RIV || Sony a9 || Sony a1 || Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G || Sony FE 24-70 f2.8 GM || Sony FE 50mm f1.2 GM || Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS || Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM || Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS || Godox speedlights and strobes

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
digirebelva
Goldmember
Avatar
3,999 posts
Gallery: 376 photos
Likes: 1687
Joined Mar 2008
Location: Virginia
More info
     
Aug 17, 2013 18:39 |  #5

Jarvis Creative Studios wrote in post #16216810 (external link)
I like CL, because you can hold and try out the item before you buy it. If you meet the seller and they hand you a 50mm, kindly inform them they were mistaken. Tell them this 50mm stamp is not a manufacturers code for 24mm. Then all you've lost is a bit of time, no money.

I have bought LOCALLY from CL as well..as well as sold....that way you get to try it out before you hand over the money...always in a public space of course..;)

EOS 6d, 7dMKII, Tokina 11-16, Tokina 16-28, Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8, Sigma 17-50 F/2.8, Canon 24-70mm F/2.8L, Canon 70-200 F/2.8L, Mixed Speedlites and other stuff.

When it ceases to be fun, it will be time to walk away
Website (external link) | Fine Art America (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Jarvis ­ Creative ­ Studios
Goldmember
Avatar
2,508 posts
Gallery: 28 photos
Likes: 1107
Joined Aug 2013
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
More info
     
Aug 17, 2013 18:44 |  #6

digirebelva wrote in post #16216921 (external link)
I have bought LOCALLY from CL as well..as well as sold....that way you get to try it out before you hand over the money...always in a public space of course..;)

I just bought a mint quality 85mm 1.8 off of craiglist for $70 less than the lowest "used" one on amazon. If you're patient and sometimes willing to drive a bit, there is nothing better than cl for photo equipment. I also have a background in sales, so that helps a bit to during the actual transaction. :cool:

WEBSITE (external link)
flickr (external link)
Sony ZV-1 || Sony a7RIV || Sony a9 || Sony a1 || Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G || Sony FE 24-70 f2.8 GM || Sony FE 50mm f1.2 GM || Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS || Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM || Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS || Godox speedlights and strobes

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
kitacanon
THREAD ­ STARTER
Goldmember
4,706 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 36
Joined Sep 2006
Location: West Palm Beach
More info
     
Aug 17, 2013 19:55 |  #7

I do a bit of buy/sell on CL but I'm not going to drive 60 miles to see a lens that isn't what the seller swears it is...knowing it ain't....

My Canon kit 450D/s90; Canon lenses 18-55 IS, 70-210/3.5-4.5....Nikon kit: D610; 28-105/3.5-4.5, 75-300/4.5-5.6 AF, 50/1.8D Nikkors, Tamron 80-210; MF Nikkors: 50/2K, 50/1.4 AI-S, 50/1.8 SeriesE, 60/2.8 Micro Nikkor (AF locked), 85mm/1.8K-AI, 105/2.5 AIS/P.C, 135/2.8K/Q.C, 180/2.8 ED, 200/4Q/AIS, 300/4.5H-AI, ++ Tamron 70-210/3.8-4, Vivitar/Kiron 28/2, ser.1 70-210/3.5, ser.1 28-90; Vivitar/Komine and Samyang 28/2.8; 35mm Nikon F/FM/FE2, Rebel 2K...HTC RE UWA camera

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Jarvis ­ Creative ­ Studios
Goldmember
Avatar
2,508 posts
Gallery: 28 photos
Likes: 1107
Joined Aug 2013
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
More info
     
Aug 17, 2013 20:14 |  #8

kitacanon wrote in post #16217069 (external link)
I do a bit of buy/sell on CL but I'm not going to drive 60 miles to see a lens that isn't what the seller swears it is...knowing it ain't....

True. Didn't know it was 60 miles. If he's unwilling to show more pics just don't bother with him anymore. Someone who didn't know what they were selling would send more pics, someone who knows what they're selling but knows it's different than what they're advertising would be shady like this.

WEBSITE (external link)
flickr (external link)
Sony ZV-1 || Sony a7RIV || Sony a9 || Sony a1 || Sony FE 20mm f1.8 G || Sony FE 24-70 f2.8 GM || Sony FE 50mm f1.2 GM || Sony FE 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS || Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM || Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS || Godox speedlights and strobes

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
kitacanon
THREAD ­ STARTER
Goldmember
4,706 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 36
Joined Sep 2006
Location: West Palm Beach
More info
     
Aug 17, 2013 22:35 |  #9

Jarvis Creative Studios wrote in post #16217112 (external link)
True. Didn't know it was 60 miles. If he's unwilling to show more pics just don't bother with him anymore. Someone who didn't know what they were selling would send more pics, someone who knows what they're selling but knows it's different than what they're advertising would be shady like this.

I recently sold a CHAIR on Ebay for $850 and drove 80 miles to meet the guy to get it to him...from the pix HE knew what he was getting and HE drove 150 miles to meet ME...of course, the photos I posted were GREAT! :)

Jarvis Creative Studios wrote in post #16216934 (external link)
I just bought a mint quality 85mm 1.8 off of craiglist for $70 less than the lowest "used" one on amazon. If you're patient and sometimes willing to drive a bit, there is nothing better than cl for photo equipment. I also have a background in sales, so that helps a bit to during the actual transaction. :cool:

I got my 85/1.8 Nikkor off CL too....

My Canon kit 450D/s90; Canon lenses 18-55 IS, 70-210/3.5-4.5....Nikon kit: D610; 28-105/3.5-4.5, 75-300/4.5-5.6 AF, 50/1.8D Nikkors, Tamron 80-210; MF Nikkors: 50/2K, 50/1.4 AI-S, 50/1.8 SeriesE, 60/2.8 Micro Nikkor (AF locked), 85mm/1.8K-AI, 105/2.5 AIS/P.C, 135/2.8K/Q.C, 180/2.8 ED, 200/4Q/AIS, 300/4.5H-AI, ++ Tamron 70-210/3.8-4, Vivitar/Kiron 28/2, ser.1 70-210/3.5, ser.1 28-90; Vivitar/Komine and Samyang 28/2.8; 35mm Nikon F/FM/FE2, Rebel 2K...HTC RE UWA camera

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

9 posts, 1 page
1
1,668 views & 0 likes for this thread, 5 members have posted to it.
Craigslist lies....
FORUMS ➔ Marketplace & Market Info ➔ Market Watch 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home
Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.

POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member is ANebinger
1228 guests, 147 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.