That's what the internet is for. If you can find a way to sell it to Adorama, you can find a way to sell it on Ebay or something of that sort.I agree for the most part howover not all of us live in markets and areas which support that.
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That's what the internet is for. If you can find a way to sell it to Adorama, you can find a way to sell it on Ebay or something of that sort.I agree for the most part howover not all of us live in markets and areas which support that.
Oh I don't know about that. Sure it's not what it used to be be I just sold an L lens which I gently used for 2 years and sold it for what I bought it for. All I had to pay were the Ebay fees. That took it down to a reasonable level of cost vs use. Now, I currently have no lenses I wish to part with so that's even better as there are fewer and fewer positive high ticket selling moments on Ebay and the like any longer with people defrauding so much these days.
I'm not saying you're wrong, but it all depends on how valuable your time is, how much risk you are willing to take, and how much you are willing to pay in commission vs getting a higher price.That's what the internet is for. If you can find a way to sell it to Adorama, you can find a way to sell it on Ebay or something of that sort.
Ahem...the context of the post was about NOT selling it via the interwebs but locally for more money and possibly a better experience. But thank you...That's what the internet is for. If you can find a way to sell it to Adorama, you can find a way to sell it on Ebay or something of that sort.
And the times that we are in now... It’s probably the worst it’s ever been for selling used gear. It‘s phenomenal if you’re buying used gear, but on the flip, it’s one step removed from setting it out on the front lawn and letting people just take it.
The context of my post was selling it yourself regardless of location and not to a third party seller for a much reduced price. Ahem, thank you.Ahem...the context of the post was about NOT selling it via the interwebs but locally for more money and possibly a better experience. But thank you...
The version III optics are no better than version II they are lighter and with the center of mass closer to the body for better holding. That is useful for lenses 400mm or more but for the 2.34 Kg (2.5Kg with hood) is irrelevant. It can be held quite comfortably and it can't be optically better (at least that can be seen practically judging by its super high DxO numbers of resolution with 5DsR). Also if you need it for action you are better with the EF version. Sorry but skipping a half the price optic of similar IQ does not seem practical. It just shows you don't really need it which is acceptable of course.I'm a fan of low risk used buys that one can sell and get most of the money out sooner or later. New to Canon I should be scooping up nice previous generation whites for half price. But I suspect that the market is being driven by some powerful anticipation and demand for RF lenses, not to mention R bodies.
Well under $4000 for a current model nice used example 300 f2.8 is amazing. Under half that for a prior IS that reviewers at the time had a hard time finding distinctions. Yet I'm* awaiting the $8000 2kg RF300 f2.8 that follows the 400 IS II design principles.
*I'm only one data point so the market might be different, yet this is consistent with what prices tell us unequivocally about the market.
The version III optics are no better than version II they are lighter and with the center of mass closer to the body for better holding. That is useful for lenses 400mm or more but for the 2.34 Kg (2.5Kg with hood) is irrelevant. It can be held quite comfortably and it can't be optically better (at least that can be seen practically judging by its super high DxO numbers of resolution with 5DsR). Also if you need it for action you are better with the EF version. Sorry but skipping a half the price optic of similar IQ does not seem practical. It just shows you don't really need it which is acceptable of course.
The version III optics are no better than version II they are lighter and with the center of mass closer to the body for better holding. That is useful for lenses 400mm or more but for the 2.34 Kg (2.5Kg with hood) is irrelevant. It can be held quite comfortably and it can't be optically better (at least that can be seen practically judging by its super high DxO numbers of resolution with 5DsR). Also if you need it for action you are better with the EF version. Sorry but skipping a half the price optic of similar IQ does not seem practical. It just shows you don't really need it which is acceptable of course.
1 omitted that the 2.34Kg was for the existing 300mm 2.8L IS II so saying that the RF version could not be much lighter.Thanks for the useful thoughts. I’m not sure I understand your last two sentences. I’ll take them favorably and assume you mean that only an amateur hobbyist like me (with wants and not needs) would worry about saving half the price. I don’t mind tying up the cash. It’s just that when an RF equivalent comes out to replace it I’ll have the transaction cost on a smaller amount.
I’ll probably spend a week with the IS II from CPS to decide if I’d mind 6 ounces more.
1 omitted that the 2.34Kg was for the existing 300mm 2.8L IS II so saying that the RF version could not be much lighter.
2. You wrote you that you would prefer to wait and spend 8000 for an RF optic instead of getting a 4000 EF optic equally good that does the job. Your right of course. I expressed an opinion that you could do your job fine with the EF one especially if you need it now that an EF does not exist.
3. I do not understand the II with 6 ounces more. Which II and relative to what? The 300 has no RF version so I do not understand what you mean. What are you comparing? I was not referring to the III 400 and 600 only to the future RF you mentioned!
I agree to an extent. It also could erupt in a crazy sh*tshow. I have seen buy/sell forums in other camera come and go... they had to have their reasons and I wouldn't doubt if Craig didn't want to venture into that space.I’ve wondered this for a while, but this seems like an appropriate thread to post it in...
Why isn’t there a buy/sell forum here? Seems like there are a lot of good camera guys who are a perfect market for each other trying to buy/sell gear.
I agree to an extent. It also could erupt in a crazy sh*tshow. I have seen buy/sell forums in other camera come ... they had to have their reasons and I wouldn't doubt if Craig didn't want to venture into that space.
I could be mistaken, but I think Canon Rumors Guy tried it and dropped it. I suspect it was more hassle than it was worth. I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm wrong.I’ve sold things on photography-on-the.net for years and have always had great experiences. Doesn’t seem like there are many issues over there?
I want to pay 1¢; however, what I willing to pay is higher. It always depends on condition and number of shutter activations.How much do you want to pay for one? I have two, I'll be selling one...
Why would I send one to Adorama? But I'd sell you one for 1¢, and include 2 CFast cards and readers, 3 CF cards, a WFT-E8, box paperwork and everything that came with the camera, cards, readers, and WFT, oh, and if RRS come out with an updated design for the L-Plate (I have emailed them and pointed out the shutter release notch is in the wrong place for the MkIII) I'll throw in one of those too. Actuations you can choose one has <120,000 and is good condition, the other has <10,000 and is basically mint, the price is the same for either. Shipping and handling would be $3,999.99...Why would I spend them to Adorama?
I want to pay 1¢; however, what I willing to pay is higher. It always depends on condition and number of shutter activations.
The problem with buyer from a stranger outside of Ebay or such is the fear factor. will the other person deliver what was promised, and if not, how to settle the dispute? I suggest you unload them to Adorama or such. They can make a fair evaluation for resale. My hopes are there are many like you to flood the used market with quality bodies; this, the prices drop.