Puchasing 5D III off of Craiglist

[RJ1020]

Hi, I found someone selling 5D for $3500 cash since I don't want to pay taxes. He claims it's a US version with USA warranty card and all. Anything I should be woried about? I can look upon prior plunging down that much cash at a starbucks? please help, this is will be my first FF coming from 40D..
Thanks alot!

 

[Ryant]

If you purchase off of B&H you pay no taxes either at the same price. I would push your seller to lower the price.

Ryan

 

[RJ1020]

unfortunatelly I would, since i live in NY I'd be paying taxes..

 

[chrisdeckard]

You do realize that you are obligated to pay sales tax, right? It's not like "because it's sold on the Internet, taxes are optional". Any taxes that aren't collected at the time of purchase should be filed when you file your yearly state income tax.

 

[prestonpalmer]

I would NOT buy a new camera on CL. Buy from a reputable source or you will regret it.

 

[RJ1020]

I know I'm obligated, but i doubt people who purchase over the internet from adorama or from b and h outside of NY pay taxes unless they're pros and would show on their tax forms, I'm a poor student who has been saving money for a year to puchase this..

 

[Admin US West]

I'd have no issue, just meet him in a safe place like your bank and check out the camera. I would not meet him at a place of his choosing.

If he doesn't want to meet there, pass it up. Norman Camera had them earlier today, so check them out.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I'd have no issue, just meet him in a safe place like your bank and check out the camera. I would not meet him at a place of his choosing.

If he doesn't want to meet there, pass it up. Norman Camera had them earlier today, so check them out.

+1

and/or, take a friend with you.

+2

Always a good idea!!

 

[RJ1020]

I'd have no issue, just meet him in a safe place like your bank and check out the camera. I would not meet him at a place of his choosing.

If he doesn't want to meet there, pass it up. Norman Camera had them earlier today, so check them out.

Thx, I probably will go with someone, but would i need to check for anything like FCC tag on the bottom o anything? I heard there is a sign in the battery door that says its US vesion.
I'd have no issue ordering online from a reliable place like Crutchfield's or Norman's but theyre out of stock online, and nowhere near their brick stores..

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Camera stores are getting them in about every week or two. Often they have them but haven't put them on the internet. Call them and ask.

Kenmore camera in Seattle (Kenmore) is another good small store that will help you out, but you likely have to call.

Place a pre-order, the cameras pass thru so fast that actually finding one in stock is tough. Particularly on a weekend.

 

[RJ1020]

Camera stores are getting them in about every week or two. Often they have them but haven't put them on the internet. Call them and ask.

Kenmore camera in Seattle (Kenmore) is another good small store that will help you out, but you likely have to call.

Place a pre-order, the cameras pass thru so fast that actually finding one in stock is tough. Particularly on a weekend.

this sounds pretty good i'll probably will sart calling Monday see who's got one left

thank you
RJ

 

[csphoto]

I'm not a fan of buying big ticket items from a stranger on the street corner. If you are a student on a budget and want to move up to Full Frame, I would consider a 5d mark ll as an entry level full frame. The Mark ll still has great IQ and you can get one new from BH or Adorama for 2,199(I have seen as low as 1999.), they are in stock and you can return it. Then you can wait for the bugs in the Mark lll to get worked out. You can always sell your Mark ll at a later date and upgrade if you feel the need later.

 

[V8Beast]

I'd have no issue, just meet him in a safe place like your bank and check out the camera. I would not meet him at a place of his choosing.

If he doesn't want to meet there, pass it up. Norman Camera had them earlier today, so check them out.

+1

and/or, take a friend with you.

+2

Always a good idea!!

A buddy of mine always packs a gun with him when meeting people off the internet for expensive transactions. Then again, we're Texans ;D

 

[vuilang]

A buddy of mine always packs a gun with him when meeting people off the internet for expensive transactions. Then again, we're Texans ;D

Does he has the license to carry weapon with him outside??? that's shitty scary to know he did that.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

A buddy of mine always packs a gun with him when meeting people off the internet for expensive transactions. Then again, we're Texans ;D


I bet he doesn't live in NYC.

 

[Aaron78]

Keep in mind that even though the 5DIII might be brand new, if the seller registered it on canon's site then you get a brand new camera with no warranty as it is not transferable.

 

[Dylan777]

Hi, I found someone selling 5D for $3500 cash since I don't want to pay taxes. He claims it's a US version with USA warranty card and all. Anything I should be woried about? I can look upon prior plunging down that much cash at a starbucks? please help, this is will be my first FF coming from 40D..
Thanks alot!

Make sure seller has original receipt and serial number on receipt matches with body. Since all 5D III should be under Canon warranty at this time.

Or you can buy it on Ebay,authorized dealer for $65 more.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-NEW-/150796778407?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item231c303ba7

 

[chrysek]

Just be careful. It could be stolen or they could steal your money by pointing gun at you. meet at public place if you go. Very dangerous with that kind of money

 

[solarpos]

Wait…are you telling me Craigslist isn't just for meeting transvestites?

 

[chrysek]

You do realize that you are obligated to pay sales tax, right? It's not like "because it's sold on the Internet, taxes are optional". Any taxes that aren't collected at the time of purchase should be filed when you file your yearly state income tax.

So many people do it, hates when I pay all the freaking taxes and others dont, hate when govt wastes my hard earned money, hate when obama makes more than I do and he only paid 20.5% in taxes. Not sure why I am getting into this, but drives me nuts that kind of crap. My 1Dx can cost me $600 extra in just taxes, now what does gvt do for me? I am middle class and I have to pay for freaking everything, for housing for unfortunete folks, for their food stamps and what obama does for me? I pay full and he only pays 20.5%, is that right? So freaking unfair and for $600 that I dont give back to uncle sam I can either give to my kids or get like gps adapret and have some....