Price check on Nikon D80 package

[shocksyde]

Came across what I think is a good deal on CL. I'm only looking for the 55-200 VR, but the guy is offering the items in the topic summary for $550.

Am I an idiot, or is this a great deal?

 

[Kaido]

Seems pretty decent. I'm looking to sell my D70s with the 18-70mm lens; the same kit on eBay was going for $450, so $550 for a newer D80 and two lenses seems pretty decent!

 

[shocksyde]

It's impossible for me to stop hoarding camera gear when I keep finding deals like this!

Anyone else think this is a no-brainer?

 

[Tip3r]

Seems pretty cheap to me. Is it in a good condition? I remember checking out used d80 bodies a while back and they were selling for $500.

 

[twistedlogic]

I've seen the D80 for as low as 300, the 50 goes for ~90, and the 55-200 VR can be found for $200.

I'd say jump on it and resell what you don't want. I'm sure you could get 400-450 for the D80+50 alone.

 

[shocksyde]

I'm gonna give it a go. As long as I test everything and look over it well, I can't lose.

 

[jpeyton]

That's a good deal. Go for it.

 

[ProfJohn]

I think the d80 lost a ton of its value because the d90 is SO much better.

 

[shocksyde]

Went ahead and grabbed it. I'm pretty impressed with the 55-200VR. Gonna try and offload the D80 and 50 1.8 for ~$475 and end up paying only $75 for the 55-200 . Anyone need a D80?!?!

 

[shortylickens]

I dont NEED a D80 but I would LIKE a D80. Since I dont have 550 bucks laying around I will go without. I can make do with my D40 for now and eventually will get something really nice.
Also, dont be suprised if the Moderators shut this down.

 

[troytime]

i have a friend who is interested in a d80, although i was thinking of selling him mine so i can buy the d90.
Your option would give him a lens, mine wouldn't.
I'll talk to him

 

[shocksyde]

Originally posted by: shortylickens
I dont NEED a D80 but I would LIKE a D80. Since I dont have 550 bucks laying around I will go without. I can make do with my D40 for now and eventually will get something really nice.
Also, dont be suprised if the Moderators shut this down.

Sorry, didn't mean to step on any toes. I created a FS thread so I won't discuss that any further here.

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: shocksyde

Originally posted by: shortylickens
I dont NEED a D80 but I would LIKE a D80. Since I dont have 550 bucks laying around I will go without. I can make do with my D40 for now and eventually will get something really nice.
Also, dont be suprised if the Moderators shut this down.

Sorry, didn't mean to step on any toes. I created a FS thread so I won't discuss that any further here.

Dont apologize to me, I dont care. In fact I have no idea WHY they dont allow price checking, but its supposedly a rule.