Anyone Else Crazy Like Me?
Apr 24, 2017 07:30:50 #
[quote=par4fore]
I don't put anything on ebay without doing a search there first. I was about to post several items, but a search showed that many other people were offering the same items, with little or no interest from buyers.
tinplater wrote:
I don't buy anything without at least looking on eBay first.
I don't put anything on ebay without doing a search there first. I was about to post several items, but a search showed that many other people were offering the same items, with little or no interest from buyers.
Apr 24, 2017 08:29:38 #
tinplater wrote:
I just bought, on Ebay, for $1050, my second RX10I... (show quote)
I Am Crazy Like You !!
I do this all the time !! I love the trying different cameras and lenses - so I buy used ones (or gray or refurbs) then have fun with them for 6 months or so - then sell. It's fun, and I feel like I learn so much by using all the different gear. Ive bought and sold too many cameras to count. And like you said way less expensive than my other hobby - showing Hunters and Jumpers - that's averages about $2000 a month.
And like you - I have even bought some twice !!!
Right now I'm trying a mirrorless Lumix GX8, I bought gray on ebay for 699 - and the 35-100 2.8 I bought "open box" for 300 ish. It's been a super fun camera, not ready to sell it yet - but soon something else will catch my eye.
Apr 24, 2017 08:32:50 #
TommiRulz wrote:
I Am Crazy Like You !! br I do this all the time... (show quote)
This had never occurred to me. How does that work out for you financially? Do you advertise gray market as gray market?
Apr 24, 2017 08:33:54 #
LFingar wrote:
I've never done that with camera gear, but I have been married three times. Does that count? 
Only if you traded in wife 1 and wife 2 for wife 3 at a discount.
Apr 24, 2017 08:38:57 #
LFingar wrote:
I've never done that with camera gear, but I have been married three times. Does that count?
That sounds like a very expensive proposition.
Apr 24, 2017 08:44:33 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This had never occurred to me. How does that work out for you financially? Do you advertise gray market as gray market?
If the lens is White Box - then I do put that in my description...... Cameras - Ok this is bad sorry, but I'm being honest with you hoggers -> If the camera is gray I do not mention that UNLESS they ask me - then I do tell them exactly where I got it.
I do kinda break even - the 10% ebay charges on top of the listing fee really pisses me off - but I keep going back.
Every now and then I'll even sell something for more than I paid
Apr 24, 2017 08:46:39 #
TommiRulz wrote:
If the lens is White Box - then I do put that in my description...... Cameras - Ok this is bad sorry, but I'm being honest with you hoggers -> If the camera is gray I do not mention that UNLESS they ask me - then I do tell them exactly where I got it.
I do kinda break even - the 10% ebay charges on top of the listing fee really pisses me off - but I keep going back.
Every now and then I'll even sell something for more than I paid
I do kinda break even - the 10% ebay charges on top of the listing fee really pisses me off - but I keep going back.
Every now and then I'll even sell something for more than I paid
Thanks. That could work out to be cheaper than renting.
Apr 24, 2017 08:47:58 #
Apr 24, 2017 09:04:55 #
TommiRulz wrote:
I Am Crazy Like You !! br I do this all the time... (show quote)
WOW- what a concept!! Sounds like a way better way to do it than what I've done!
Apr 24, 2017 09:05:09 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks. That could work out to be cheaper than renting.
It's probably about the same after shipping and the ebay charges - but what is nice is that you can keep them as long as you want - 6 months, year - and really have fun with it.
Apr 24, 2017 09:19:45 #
Apr 24, 2017 09:36:20 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This had never occurred to me. How does that work out for you financially? Do you advertise gray market as gray market?
In my opinion for used gear, gray market means nothing. There seems to be a mystique attached to "white" market versus "gray". The only difference is, when new, items made for foreign markets do not have a US warranty. But once a "white" market item is sold, the warranty is generally not transferable, so there is no difference in used equipment.
Apr 24, 2017 09:38:33 #
cthahn wrote:
Do what you want to do. You re not a serious photographer.
Depends upon your definition of serious! I am seriously having a good time using the equipment, comparing images, and learning new skills. Fortunately I do not have to make money doing this.
Apr 24, 2017 09:54:56 #
TommiRulz wrote:
It's probably about the same after shipping and the ebay charges - but what is nice is that you can keep them as long as you want - 6 months, year - and really have fun with it.
Funny
Apr 24, 2017 09:58:52 #
billnikon
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tinplater wrote:
I just bought, on Ebay, for $1050, my second RX10I... (show quote)
You my friends are doing it right!
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