Is this a good buy: I have looking to upgrade my Canon xti to a T3i, Found this on ny local Craigslist. any input would be great. here is a copy of the post. looks like the L lens...

LaughBrian Loc: Tn

I have looking to upgrade my Canon xti to a T3i, Found this on ny local Craigslist. any input would be great. here is a copy of the post. looks like the L lens would make this a good buy?
Thanks

- Canon T3i body
- Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens
- Canon EF-S 50mm f1.8 lens
- Canon EF 70-200mm L Series f4.0 USM (not IS) lens
- Canon battery grip BG-E8 -- holds two batteries
- Quantity of two Canon batteries (LP-E8) that fit the grip or they can be used standalone in body.
- Charger (LC-E8E) for batteries

Excellent condition. Have boxes for all of the equipment.

Will not sell parts of package. Only selling as whole. No trades except for $$ cash $$

Will only meet in public places in Rivergate/Hendersonville/Gallatin areas. Will not ship to anyplace.

Can provide more pictures of all items upon request.

Pricing this package at $1300. Cash only.

Please email me through ad. Ask me questions if needed. I will only reply to email at first after determining if you are real or spammer.

oldmalky Loc: West Midlands,England.

It sounds very good to me but i would be careful just in case the add is a spammer,if I agreed to buy I would take a friend just in case (and open the boxes)before i handed the money over.

Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri

Ask seller what paperwork he can provide.
While you probably will not see a sales receipt, the existence of manuals, warranty, and other bits is an better indication you are not buying stolen merchandise.
Since the manuals are useful to you, it is a valid question to ask without insulting someone.

LaughBrian Loc: Tn

Festina Lente wrote:

Ask seller what paperwork he can provide.
While you probably will not see a sales receipt, the existence of manuals, warranty, and other bits is an better indication you are not buying stolen merchandise.
Since the manuals are useful to you, it is a valid question to ask without insulting someone.

Never would have thought of that! Thanks, but is the price good?

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

If he seems quite knowledgeable about the camera I would rest easy that its his... Someone stealing a camera wouldn't know diddly abouta its operation ability...

LaughBrian Loc: Tn

donrent wrote:

If he seems quite knowledgeable about the camera I would rest easy that its his... Someone stealing a camera wouldn't know diddly abouta its operation ability...

I'm asking if the price is good. i dont think its stolen. he has an add on our local craigslist with pics. I would like to know if the price is good or is that its cheap because of the thoughts on it being stolen? or is it too cheap for i would get. i,m confused now lol.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

LaughBrian wrote:

I'm asking if the price is good. i dont think its stolen. he has an add on our local craigslist with pics. I would like to know if the price is good or is that its cheap because of the thoughts on it being stolen? or is it too cheap for i would get. i,m confused now lol.

It's a VERY good price, which is why everyone is saying; be cautious.

ThePapaJohn Loc: All over the world.. Currently WA

Buying each part new: Your looking at a cost around $1900 before shipping / tax

So, It would be close to buying all but the L lens new and having that thrown in for free....

Is that a good price? Well, a good deal is when the buyer and the seller are happy. That's a good price / a good deal..

You happy with $1300?

I'm shooting right now with a T3i, and really have been enjoying it! (for what it is worth...)

LaughBrian Loc: Tn

ThePapaJohn wrote:

Buying each part new: Your looking at a cost around $1900 before shipping / tax

So, It would be close to buying all but the L lens new and having that thrown in for free....

Is that a good price? Well, a good deal is when the buyer and the seller are happy. That's a good price / a good deal..

You happy with $1300?

I'm shooting right now with a T3i, and really have been enjoying it! (for what it is worth...)

I want one bad for the video, so i'm thinking i should check it out more closely and thanks for all input you guys ROCK:-}

:lol: :lol:

mel Loc: Jacksonville, Florida

If I was anywhere near rivergate/Gallatin, where ever that is:) I would buy it.

LaughBrian Loc: Tn

[quote=mel]If I was anywhere near rivergate/Gallatin, where ever that is:) I would buy it.[/quote

It's the great state of rednecks. Tennessee!!!!! LOL

ThePapaJohn Loc: All over the world.. Currently WA

LaughBrian wrote:

I want one bad for the video, so i'm thinking i should check it out more closely and thanks for all input you guys ROCK:-}

:lol: :lol:

If your wanting one for the Video, I would drop the extra and get the New T4i with the STM lens. It will allow for auto focus while shooting video ~ the T3i wont.. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/870176-REG/Canon_EOS_Rebel_T4i_Digital.html

And when I'm talking about dropping the extra: you need to be looking for more glass and that is going to cost too....

LaughBrian Loc: Tn

ThePapaJohn wrote:

quote=LaughBrian br br I want one bad for the v... (show quote)

I'm thinking get the t3i and sell the body and get a t4i body. i think the lens in the t3i makes it a deal

ThePapaJohn Loc: All over the world.. Currently WA

LaughBrian wrote:

I'm thinking get the t3i and sell the body and get a t4i body. i think the lens in the t3i makes it a deal

Ahhh... Sell the body with the 18-55 EF-S lens.. Get the T4i with the STM lens so you can get the auto focus while shooting video...

It's a gamble, on how much you're gonna get when attempting to sell the body and that kit lens, but if you know that going in ~ Have Fun!

And you'll have the T3i to shoot for a little while, as you wait for the release of the 4....

LaughBrian Loc: Tn

ThePapaJohn wrote:

quote=LaughBrian br br I'm thinking get the t3i... (show quote)

thats what i was thinking. there would be no hurry to sell it so i could hold firm on price.. and i would have a nice t3i to play with. and I'm giving my wife my xti to use as a point and shoot on auto.