May have to peek at this used lens, wonder what gives!?

[2WheelPhoto]

Wonder what could be wrong with it for him to sell so cheap? Hope he sells it before I can go see it.

AF-S Nikkor (Nikon) 300mm f2.8G ED VR II lense

Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II telephoto lens. It is in mint condition, very well cared for. It includes the lens, a nicely padded carry case, a strap for attachment to the lens, two front lens covers (I did not like the bag-type cover so I bought a nice hard cover) and the original box. I am the original owner, I purchased it in September 2011 and it also includes an instruction manual.

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[Derrel]

zOMG...$2,200...an absolute "steal"...does he have a warrant out for his arrest for, oh, I dunno...a bunch of unpayed parking tickets maybe? cough..cough...cough

The thing is, with big glass like this, as with many other exotic items, when a person finds himself in a financial jam, he can almost ALWAYS sell an item like this for a loss, and turn it into instant cash. If you want that danged lens, you'd better book on over tonight and arrange to buy it...before morning...

[2WheelPhoto]

yeah i'm thinking its a steal as in stolen, thats a crack head cheap price. but work tomorrow, teressa tomorrow night, wedding saturday.....doubt its still around!

[Derrel]

Yeah, you picked up on my use of the word "steal" in quotes...buuuuut....he could just as easily have a real, serious, legitimate financial crisis and need say $2k, plus some walking around money....who knows...I am STILL kicking myself,some nine years later, over NOT pulling the trigger on a nice,clean,$2,000 600mm f/4 ED-IF Ai-S Nikkor manual focus lens from a retail store here...it was a consignment lens...checked with police ID program before being put on sale...I waited a few hours to think it over...stupid,stupid,stupid...it was gone by the time I came to my senses...

[tirediron]

E-mail him, ask for the serial # and have the police run it. If he won't give you the SN, don't even bother digging out your cheque-book.

[Markw]

My birthday's in 3 days. That'd make a nice birthday present for me and my D800. :P

Mark

[480sparky]

I think you should buy it......... then give it to someone on TPF who doesn't have a fast 300mm.

[jaomul]

I think you will want to move even faster now, by showing it here on TPF you introduced a possible bargain to exactly the type of customers who want it

[2WheelPhoto]

I think you will want to move even faster now, by showing it here on TPF you introduced a possible bargain to exactly the type of customers who want it

Come to Tampa, FL and get it my friend =)

I have an email to him, if he still has it and you buy it first you saved me $2200

[jaomul]

Not me just generally. You may save 2200 now but chances are that if you are looking now you might eventually buy that model. Photography tech want is a sickness

[2WheelPhoto]

Yes sir you're right !

[jaomul]

Enjoy your new lens so!!

[orb9220]

"and the original box." Tells me more likely not stolen. As which thieves waste time looking for the boxes?
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[2WheelPhoto]

GEEZ, the guy FINALLY replied and its a Craigslist scam.

Hello,

Thank you for your email. I am glad that you want to buy my AF-S Nikkor (Nikon) 300mm f2.8G ED VR II lense and the price I am asking is US $2,200.00. From the start I want to inform you that I left the USA a couple of days ago (next day after I listed this for sale) and I came in United Kingdom with my work (I am a member of the "Save The Children Foundation"). If you still want to buy it, we can do it in a very safe way using an escrow company. They will handle the delivery and will offer you a number of days of Inspection so you can test and see that the merchandise is exactly as described by me. I will pay all shipping/escrow fees.

Thanks,
John

[Derrel]

Oh, well sheesh, if you're using an escrow company, then the deal is totally safe!

Oh, in a totally unrelated vein, have you heard back from that Nigerian royal family member you sent the money to? I was praying he got his family out of there without incident. Would love to hear some details as to how that all worked out. He sounded like such a wonderful man, and in such a desperate situation too. It was nice of you to loan him the $4,000. Pretty big of you, 2wheel!