tropics68 Loc: Georgia

Have you contacted Paypal about how you are or are not protected when you do not use Ebay? Knock on wood I have not had any difficulties with Paypal in or out of Ebay. To the best of my knowledge Paypal puts a hold on the funds until the item is verified as received.

As to fees, these companies are not in business because it is fun to do. They offer a service for a fee. If that is unacceptable fine. Then do it your way and take your chances. By the way, a cashiers check gives you nothing. Talk to your banker and ask him about cashing a cashiers check from another bank and ask if the the funds you get are safe from a hold on them. Scams with cashiers checks are happening every day.

I too, hate using Ebay but it is the only game in town.

Good luck with your sale.

dwermske

Just saw the same camera on line new from a dealer for $1,599.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I’m sure the OP appreciates that. If you’re not interested in purchasing, why are you commenting? Do you feel it’s your civic duty to be a comparison shopper for the forum?

Btw, that camera lists new for $3,699 from Canon USA or B&H, so IF that price you quoted is for a NEW, USA model with a factory warranty, is accurate, it’s either used, grey market or there’s something’s wrong. The listed price is quite fair.

Nobody appreciates a lookie loo, who has no intention of buying, trying to torpedo a seller’s listing.

dwermske

Sorry, but I thought the seller should know that there are commercial outlets selling the camera for less. I know what the regular retail price is. Take a look for yourself.

https://www.parkavephoto.com/Canon_EOS_5DS_R_Digital_SLR_Camera_Body_228373.html?refid=Google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3_HbjvyK5AIV-B-tBh1Z8g0SEAYYAiABEgKTTfD_BwE

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

And you should know that major camera manufacturers control their retail prices and if you find something for half the price that reputable retailers such as B&H, Adorama, Cameta, etc. or the manufacturer (Canon in this case) sell for, there is a “gotcha”. There are plenty of these dealers such as 42nd photo, Abe’s of Maine and Park Avenue Photo. They are grey market and bait and switch companies and if you choose to deal with them, you’ll be in for some unpleasant surprises. Before you endorse them, why don’t you read the BBB reviews (C+) and the list of complaints. Better yet, place an order for the product. Either it won’t ship or you’ll get a call. It will be out of stock or it will be grey market with no warranty and then they’ll try to sell you “an extended warranty” and other accessories or it will never ship. In the end, you’ll pay much more than the advertised price with a worthless warranty and your complaints will go unanswered. There are occasional authorized sales by the manufacturer, but there is no free lunch.

And again, it is poor forum practice to appoint yourself as the official critiquer of a seller’s price. If you’re not interested in the item, stay out of the conversation. Put yourself in the seller’s shoes - would you appreciate it? Better yet, try going down to your local car dealer (or camera retailer, or... and hold up a sign telling perspective customers that they can buy the car for less down the street and see how that works out for you. You are doing the legitimate seller a disservice and propagating bad information that if anyone who doesn’t know better follows, they will get ripped off. Please reconsider your actions and stop it!

Tom 0933 Loc: East Troy, Wisconsin

This camera is sold. How do I delete this posting?

Leo_B Loc: Houston suburb

So I clicked the link and then the "product includes" tab and of the several items included the one thing they don't mention and apparently don't include, probably because it is an illegitimate sale, is a "USA warranty". If it seems too good to be true then it's most likely false alright.

Tom 0933 Loc: East Troy, Wisconsin

The camera is sold

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

Thank you, too many times I have seen a member's classified destroyed by an old codger here that has too much time on their hands and not enough sense to understand that this is a classified section of the forum and that it is purely bad manners to post alternative deals on someone's ad. If you need to alert a seller to a problem with pricing or any other issue the PM system is the appropriate manner to do so.

But to consider yourself a guardian of the galaxy here at the Hog is inappropriate.

Tom 0933 Loc: East Troy, Wisconsin

This camera was sold

Tom 0933 Loc: East Troy, Wisconsin

This camera is sold