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here you go. Remember seeing sighs on many buildings in TX "no guns permited beyond those doors" 
He's probably selling kits as separate parts to make a few bucks.
But Why not just pay taxes & write the whole thing off? If you are a student, you can always file it as an expense.
But Why not just pay taxes & write the whole thing off? If you are a student, you can always file it as an expense.
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I have sold several high-value cameras on Craigslist. I am in the midwest, so ymmv in other areas.
I strongly agree with the idea of meeting the seller at the purchaser's bank. He knows that you are giving him real money, and it is a safe place where you can feel relatively comfortable, since it is your own bank.
I don't believe that you have to pay sales tax a second time if the purchaser already paid sales tax when it purchased the camera. As the 2nd buyer, it isn't your obligation to ask if they paid sales tax already, so if they don't mention it, you can assume you are safe.
However, I always lose a proportion of my purchase price, so it would not be legit to buy a 5D3 for $3,500. $3,100 would be the price I would expect to sell one for even if it was still brand new.
I strongly agree with the idea of meeting the seller at the purchaser's bank. He knows that you are giving him real money, and it is a safe place where you can feel relatively comfortable, since it is your own bank.
I don't believe that you have to pay sales tax a second time if the purchaser already paid sales tax when it purchased the camera. As the 2nd buyer, it isn't your obligation to ask if they paid sales tax already, so if they don't mention it, you can assume you are safe.
However, I always lose a proportion of my purchase price, so it would not be legit to buy a 5D3 for $3,500. $3,100 would be the price I would expect to sell one for even if it was still brand new.
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I bought my 5DII and almost all my lenses from CL and have had zero problems or "hidden issues" with anything. Out of the thousands of people that preordered the 5DIII someone was sure to have buyers remorse. If it was an exceptional deal like $2500 sure I'd stay away from it, but it seems perfectly reasonable, just make sure you meet them at Starbucks or somewhere public and go from there.
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I sell and buy lots of item on CR.
From my experience:
1. Make sure you obtain his/her phone # and let friends or family member where you're meeting the person or even fact go with friend.
2. Meet front of public area (Starbucks and bank) high traffic area
3. Since you're buying high value item, I suggest you meet front of bank and do not have cash until you verify the item.
4. Meet during day time!!!!
5. Before you meet the person, talk to him/her and find out product before you meet.
Hope this help you out....
From my experience:
1. Make sure you obtain his/her phone # and let friends or family member where you're meeting the person or even fact go with friend.
2. Meet front of public area (Starbucks and bank) high traffic area
3. Since you're buying high value item, I suggest you meet front of bank and do not have cash until you verify the item.
4. Meet during day time!!!!
5. Before you meet the person, talk to him/her and find out product before you meet.
Hope this help you out....
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I don't think it was mentioned yet, ask if he has a copy of the receipt for peace of mind and obviously warranty purposes. I have bought most of my gear off of CL with no issues but the max transaction in my case were my lenses around 1k each (70-200f4is/135L/17-55) and my 40D for $850 with receipt.
I'll let the 40D go for $750 if anyone is interested ;D, I kid, I kid...
I'll let the 40D go for $750 if anyone is interested ;D, I kid, I kid...
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I mainly buy and sell camera stuffs on CL
Here is my checklist
1. Receipt (no receipt, no deal)
2. Camera with described condition
3. All accessories + booklets + Warranty card
4. Meet at Starbucks or public place to Test the item
5. Go to bank branch
6. Re-check the item before handing him the money (inside the bank but don't retest it inside the bank)
*** Don't ever go inside the bank to test out the camera. They will give you a hard time b/c of security purposes.... ofcourse***
Here is my checklist
1. Receipt (no receipt, no deal)
2. Camera with described condition
3. All accessories + booklets + Warranty card
4. Meet at Starbucks or public place to Test the item
5. Go to bank branch
6. Re-check the item before handing him the money (inside the bank but don't retest it inside the bank)
*** Don't ever go inside the bank to test out the camera. They will give you a hard time b/c of security purposes.... ofcourse***
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I've always wondered why there isn't a publicly available way to check the s/n against a 'stolen' list. I would only worry if they'd purchased it with a stolen card, got it and are now flipping it. Even if there was a receipt, if the transaction later on is discovered to be fraudulent, would you have an issue getting warranty service?
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I thought the whole idea of buying expensive electronic items like 5D III's would be to get it brand new with the USA warranty card, etc....but I guess if you have the cash to expend,,then buy off craigslist or beach camera or man in the street.
Oh, and mister student, maybe you should buy an old manual film slr and LEARN the craft you are portaying as here before buying a 5D III(then you'll still have plenty of beer money left over to enjoy after classes)
Oh, and mister student, maybe you should buy an old manual film slr and LEARN the craft you are portaying as here before buying a 5D III(then you'll still have plenty of beer money left over to enjoy after classes)
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