kmielen Loc: Eastern NC

There is the possibility that pnerd is trying to do his fellow photographers a favor. $4350 is just a bit more than you would have to pay in San Francisco county (fair trade + tax) and actually less than you will pay in many other CA counties (10%+ in sales tax). The main advantage is that you have the Z8 NOW. Remember those outrageous Z9 prices for the first few weeks? He did make the offer pending his return of the item, so that clearly is an option for him.
Of course, finding a buyer willing to forego the warranty and show up with that amount of cash, is yet another matter.
Awaiting an update from pnerd.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

I've bought and sold many items here at UHH, Thomas, and I'd like to see that it remains on the up and up, just as I'm sure you would. I've seen your items for sale and know that you are a straight shooter and maintain a high level of credibility. I normally keep my mouth shut about anything that anyone has for sale because I know that I wouldn't want anyone trash-talking me. I hate to see anyone get scammed though, and this sure seems like a scam. $400 over retail with no warranty...and joining the forum the same day.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

This sounds a little like...

"Let's meet up! You bring $4350 cash... I'll bring a gun and a friend with a getaway car. We'll be happy to take that cash off your hands."

pnerd Loc: San Francisco, CA

Hello good folks. Looks like I have kicked up a bit of a hornet's nest with my just-joined and posting-an-expensive-camera for sale. I tried to post on dpreview.com but for whatever reason the posting hasn't gone through though I've had an account there for many years.

I am an actual normal human living in San Francisco. I can return the camera but since they seem to be sold out, I thought I would save the hassle of shipping it back and burning of jet fuel.

I am happy to have a call or meet in person to show the camera and receipt to anyone. Even willing to take the Turing Test in case anyone things I'm an AI chatbot. I understand this might not work for a remote sale since it will be difficult to establish trust.

BebuLamar

You better off return it. Get your money back and we can buy the same camera as refurbished for less and yet have 90 days warranty.

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

What’s the problem? He says he prefers a local sale. At least you can check it out and get the serial # to run a check. He might even send you a pic of it if you ask. If the price is too high just ignore the ad or ask the op if he is open to offers. Nice welcome to UHH.
You will notice I don’t ask a lot of questions on here. There is a reason why.

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

You will have to understand the nature of the timing vis-a-vis the negative publicity. Do yourself a favor and get a refund. Also when selling here, be sure to add in whether it is a USA model or Gray-Market item.

ArcticTrails Loc: Valdez Alaska

He is just trying to recover his San Francisco sales tax.

leftj Loc: Texas

All he has to do is return it.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

Maybe he's competing with Abes of Maine for maerket share

BebuLamar

If you return the camera to where you bought it you would get the sales tax back. And as I said, doing so he would get one of the Z8 to go into Nikon refurbished inventory.

kt72sf

Response to, "I am happy to have a call or meet in person to show the camera and receipt to anyone. Even willing to take the Turing Test in case anyone things I'm an AI chatbot. I understand this might not work for a remote sale since it will be difficult to establish trust."


Goodmorning PNERD

How are you doing fellow San Franciscan? Our community (UHH) is very cautious and protective.

Last night, I just got back from San Diego, ...visiting my 97-year-old aunt on Royce Ct and from Camarillo, ...visiting my younger brother and his family on Butterfield St. PNERD, I'll be glad to help you and our Ugly Hedgehog members/potential buyers in resolving your posting issue, ...scam or no scam, "For Sale" of an unopen Nikon Z8 body for $4,350.

I'm retired and reside in the Outer Sunset District, 43rd Ave/Lawton St. At your convenience I'll be glad to meet with you to inspect the unopen box and your receipt and to report my finds to UHH.

I'll forward you via PM by phone number and home address.

Folks, 99% of our local residents in San Francisco are good and honest people.

Kerry in San Francisco

BebuLamar

I just don't understand why someone would want to pay $4350 for the Z8 and no warranty?

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

And why is the box unopened? Who buys something and doesn't open the box?
Most warranties need you to register it but requires you to have a receipt. I would stay away. Why not return to orginal sore,
Smells like fish

kt72sf

Folks,

I just called Samy's Camera, Saturday June 3rd at 10:45 am, and was informed that the Samy's Camera store in San Francisco has been closed and that the Los Angeles store for a Nikon Z8 is backordered, ...maybe 1–2-month delivery time.

Why pay $4,350 for a Nikon Z8 body, newest Nikon mirrorless camera, ...immediate "want".

Kerry in San Francisco