No concern here...as OP I know when & how to spot scam / fraud. BTW...I do have a bridge to sell...lol

No concern here...as OP I know when & how to spot scam / fraud. BTW...I do have a bridge to sell...lol

Have to wonder how many victims they manage to snag with these scams.

Question...where have you seen Photoshop 2019 for $69 ? All my searches yield $100 or so.

This SCAM (Brand New Nikon D850 for $600) has made it's way to Milwaukee, WI craigslist.

Here's how it goes down...

Seller asks to be contacted via phone or text message...Seller responds via text message that they have moved since item was posted on Craigslist. Seller claims they moved to Billings, Montana for work...further claiming Nikon D850 was received as birthday gift which they do not want. Seeking to raise cash fast in order they may buy high end iMac.acc

Scam seller provides a ton of pictures showing factory packaging, body (only), battery, charger...etc.
Claims body has ZERO shutter actuation...never used.

Here's where it starts to get real interesting...

Seller states listing has been flipped from Craigslist to eBay due to fact (in this case seller claims to be "Ashley Martinez") she no longer leaves in Milwaukee area.

The scammer (aka Ashley Martinez") provides a link to "eBay listing" with instructions if you want it now for this price...$600 FIRM, shipping included...click on the Buy It Now button...in turn you receive payment instructions on what purportedly is an invoice from eBay.

You receive instructions to purchase (3) $200 eBay giftcards. You are requested to send pictures of cards (front & rear}to them so they can verify you have/had the funds to cover transaction. She claims cards can't / won't be used until package is delivered to your residence, you inspect camera and only after you are satisfied you turn cards over to delivery person...YEAH RIGHT !!

A quick call to eBay Security confirms your worst nightmare. If a person were to fall hard for this SCAM and provide "seller" with pics of eBay giftcards you have kissed your money goodbye. eBay Security said they along with other auction sites are viictims of these scams/fraud on an increasing basis.

In case you are wondering, any attempt by the buyer to negotiate other forms of payment like PayPal, personal credit cards, etc. which offer protections for the buyer for transactions that don't pan out fall on deaf ears. The "seller" will remind you that other buyers are hot for same item...even though you have hit the Buy it Now button and have supposed "sale invoice you have only so many hours to send them proof of EBay card purchase. If you don't follow thru in required time period the next sucker gets to play the game.

eBay Security and local law enforcement authorities have been provided with log ofall communications. Craigslist has removed listing from Milwaukee area.

You know what they say...if it sounds too good to be true it's not !! Really sad anyone looking for legit deals has much to lose and little to gain.

All the more reason for only dealing with B&H, Adorama, KEH, Cameta, etc.

Lately I've been buying remanufactured cartridges for my HP printer from Inkfarm.com

About half the price of OEM HP cartridges, excellent ink quality and customer service.

Have a look at their website...looks like they have cartridges for all major brand printers.

Anyone have 1st hand experience with this inexpensive lens ? Looking to equip lightweight D3400 travel kit with ultra wide lens. Reviews I've read claim it to be a good bang for the buck. Like to hear from actual users. Thanks in advance.

I've never had much problem buying from Amazon as long as it has been for items sold by and fulfilled directly from Amazon. If it's listed as coming from a 3rd party (except B&H, KEH, etc) I take a pass. Remember if it sounds to good to be true it's most likely not".

I have XM Radio in my 2016 Accord since it was subscribe on a 6 month basis. Every time I'mabout 1 month out from renewing I give them a call and tell them I want to cancel. After a manageable amount of negotiation I've always been able to come away with another 6 month term that figures out to around $5/month all in.

If you really want to cancel you have to call their cancellation number and be FIRM.

I'm new to this forum but have been actively shooting both film & digital for the past 50+ years. During this time I like many of you have bought my share of gear from brick and mortar stores as well as online from reputable outlets like B&H Photo.

In what seems a never ending quest to buy the best for less many turn to internet sources like Amazon...present company included.

But as the old adage goes "let the buyer beware". You don't have to look hard to find many posts detailing pirated, look alike, rip offs especially when it comes to flash memory cards...the Chinese have this down to a sciencencluding packaging that looks convincing to the untrained eye.

I'm extremely wary of photo products/equipment available on Amazon due to simple fact that many 3rd party, e-commerce businesses use Amazon as their store front to peddle counterfeit products. If in doubt ask pointed questions of the seller and if confirm their answers thru reputable sources such as B&H and/or manufacturer.

The price of many of these items is very tempting at times but always remember "if it sounds too good to be true...it's not".