Lazy Photographer
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I'm in talks with someone selling a one month old D90 with a 16-85 f/3.5-5.6 lens. Right now you can buy this camera in Toronto new for $884 and the lens for $660 during boxing week (total $1,544 + $200 taxes = $1,744).
The guy is selling his for $1,450, no tax. He's decided to upgrade to the D300s. The warranty card has not been filled out, so he claims the warranty would still be transferable. He also has the original receipt. He says the price is firm, but I suspect he'd drop another $50. He's local so I could see and handle the camera firsthand before buying.
Questions:
1. Does this sound like a reasonable price, consider the camera is practically new?
2. How do I check the camera to ensure it's not malfunctioning?
3. Should I write down his contact info from his I.D. to ensure he's not a thief?
3. How is the best way to go about finalizing the purchase? I was thinking about meeting at a reputable camera store and having them run through the camera to ensure it's okay before I buy. Is that feasible? How much would the camera store charge me, do you think?
4. Is there anything else I should be aware of or taking care of before moving forward?
I've never bought anything used this expensive before so I'm very nervous about it, especially considering it's a complex piece of electronics. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Dave
The guy is selling his for $1,450, no tax. He's decided to upgrade to the D300s. The warranty card has not been filled out, so he claims the warranty would still be transferable. He also has the original receipt. He says the price is firm, but I suspect he'd drop another $50. He's local so I could see and handle the camera firsthand before buying.
Questions:
1. Does this sound like a reasonable price, consider the camera is practically new?
2. How do I check the camera to ensure it's not malfunctioning?
3. Should I write down his contact info from his I.D. to ensure he's not a thief?
3. How is the best way to go about finalizing the purchase? I was thinking about meeting at a reputable camera store and having them run through the camera to ensure it's okay before I buy. Is that feasible? How much would the camera store charge me, do you think?
4. Is there anything else I should be aware of or taking care of before moving forward?
I've never bought anything used this expensive before so I'm very nervous about it, especially considering it's a complex piece of electronics. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Dave