What price to pay for a used 500mm F4?

[scrappydog]

I am not a 500mm owner so not an expert on that but doesn't the picture look more like the 400 f/2.8L ?

I think it's a 400 f/2.8.  The 500 f/4 is longer and skinnier.

[Waterloo]

I just upgraded to the 500 L II. Sold my 500 L IS to a good friend for $5000. Original purchase price was $6200 in November of 2001. Had it not been to a friend I would have asked somewhere between $5500 and $6000.

[canon_convert]

Here you go ... http://mobile.texags.com/Forums/30/Topics/1736997 explains it

[kennephoto]

Oh Craigslist how I love you! So many interesting stories I have as a result of Craigslist I should write a book about them all! Sorry another scam popped up.

[M.ST]

There is something wrong.

For a used one you pay between 5500 up to 6500 bucks.

Maybe you have to pay in advance and never get the lens (scamming).

[K-amps]

Confirmed: It is a scam, see below:

I feel the urge to Prank the scammer.... any ideas. Here's the email that "Amy" sent me on my inquiry. 

"Amy Stevens
amy00598@gmail.com
2:33 PM (1 hour ago)

Hi,

Thanks for being interested in buying my 2 x CANON 500mm f4 SUPER TELEPHOTO IS Lens  !
I will start my email by telling you that I'm currently out of country so pick up isn't an option. Right now I'm in Italy, just arrived here 3 days ago.
Before I left I found a buyer and I had everything arranged. I paid for the shipping and almost sent it to him. But yesterday the buyer that I had asked me to wait another 4 weeks because he suddenly had other priorities and he is out of money for the moment.
I can't wait this long as I arrive in Italy 3 days ago, and i really need the money, I am in the moving process, changing the work place and everything. A major issue is that if you want to buy my item you really need to have the money ready for it.
The item is as described, in perfect condition and if you accept the deal, it will be delivered at your home address (the item remained in the custody of the shipping company only waiting for a new receiver).
Total price, with shipping included, will be $2500 and the transaction will be made only through Amazon because i am not in the country anymore and this way it's safer for both (the transaction will be handled by the Amazon Buyer Protection Program).
This purchase protection guarantees that the item is exactly as I described; basically, once delivered, you'll have 10 working days to inspect it at your home and if you decide not to keep it you will get refunded in no time and they will charge me with the return costs. If the item meets your expectations and you want to keep it you will have to tell them to release the payment to me. If you are interested in this purchase please reply me with your full name and shipping address. After that i will pass your details to Amazon and you will receive an invoice and further instructions as how you will be able to get possession of the item .




Warmest regards
Amy"