Is Craigslist Trustworthy?

Twinney · Feb 28, 2009

I've been wanting a new camera, checked Craigslist because there isn't much for camera stores around here, and came across this:
Nikon D60
Do you suppose it would be a good buy? I've been hoping to find a used one for cheaper, but a quality camera like this could be squeezed into my budget...

javig999 · Feb 28, 2009

This might be a better deal: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC10604-Cat83&topnav=

For $50 more (plus tax) you get an extra lens...and there is less of a trust issue.

Otherwise, I have bought and sold on CL without issue. Got my grip, flash, and a lens form CL sellers, as well as sold other gear always using public places to meet, etc.

inTempus · Feb 28, 2009

Craigs List if full of scammers, so you have to be careful. But reading that ad nothing seems to jump out at me that would say "steer clear".

He has pictures, gives a phone number and asks to meet in person. Seems legit to me. If you contact him, ask for the original Best Buy receipt... then you know it's not stolen.

You should contact the guy if that's the camera you're looking for at the price you want.

chrisburke · Feb 28, 2009

i wouldnt get that camera, not because it seems untrustworthy, but simply because the d60 doesnt have a built in AF motor. in your city there are a few other great buys for nikon products on CL..

theres a d80 with 2 lens for 300 bucks more

there is also a d70 for $750 (thats the one I would get)

these are both far better cameras than the d60 and they both give phone numbers, which is a good thing in my eyes

k9_subsea · Feb 28, 2009

I have bought many things off of craigslist, I love to browse and see what is for sale on a daily basis. I live in Houston so we get a pretty good turn around. I have never bought anything without going and looking at it in person and trying it out. I guess approach it like you would buying something out of a newspaper's classified. I would never purchase something that they didn't offer a number or at least an e-mail and offer a chance to meet to see the item