Craigslist/eBay steals

shocksyde

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I cruise CL all the time for crazy good deals on camera equipment that I don't even need. It's fun and profitable.

I just found a Sigma 12mm-24mm f4.5-5.6 and SB-28 flash for $350. I may keep the flash for strobist activities. Could still sell the lens for ~$500.

What are some other crazy deals you guys have found?
 

jpeyton

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I bought a Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-D for $400 on CL. Sold it for $1900 on eBay.

The guy was clearing out his old film gear and thought it was worth a lot less than what he paid because it was 20 years old.
 
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shocksyde

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I bought a Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-D for $400 on CL. Sold it for $1900 on eBay.

The guy was clearing out his old film gear and thought it was worth a lot less than what he paid because it was 20 years old.

LOL, you win.
 

alkemyst

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Unfortunately most of the stuff too good to be true on CL is stolen.

A friend got a real (not Epiphone) Gibson Les Paul Custom for $250. Of course the serial number was removed. That same person was selling all sorts of music and recording gear "their parent's" no longer wanted. While I cannot guarantee it was indeed stolen, I can say the chances are probably 99% certain.
 

airdata

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I once got 10 Dell Poweredge 1850's for $225 on ebay. Was from a local recycling place. Picked them up in my honda accord and nearly dragged the back of my car all the way home. Sold most of them for ~$150 each, and kept a couple for lab stuff.

That was also the last time that particular seller listed such listings auction style w\ no reserve.
 

swanysto

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From my experience, there are some steals, but most of the time I get there and the lens is not as "LNIB" as they say it is. Or it looks like it has been ridden hard and put away wet. I am leery of deals like that cause lens motors can go bad after a while, and getting them fixed can set you back a bit. From my experience, the people who take care of their lenses know exactly what the used market is for that particular lens or item.