Camera prices....bonkers lol

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  1. Tez

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    I've been studying the prices of cameras on ebay over the past week or so in more detail and although some cameras hold their value well, some people actually put starting/buy it now prices higher than what I can buy brand new :gaah:

    I trying to grab hold of a Nikon D90 + lens(es) (budget allowing) but when people sell for so close to the price of a new one it's hard to find a reasonable priced one :cry3:

    I honestly think I could buy new and sell for more lol but i'm not going down that road.

    Anyone got one stashed away that they would consider selling at all?
     
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    No, but I agree with you, Tez. I've been searching for a particular Macro lens for my K5 and the prices for it have been very close to a new one or, as you say, more than the new price. I can wait!!!:snork:
     
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    Wait to see if they sell, if they dont then message and make an offer.

    Steve...:)
     
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    Yeah I've contacted a few already to see how flexible they're will to be - fingers crossed.
     
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    Saturday

    I found a FULL FRAME Sony A900 second hand (phot going back to Cannon) New £2995 for £1140
    I asked if he would take £1k
    Fortunately he replied Thanks but no Thanks

    Fortunate as my good glass is all for 1.5x c sensors (I had not realised at the time of bid)
    I could not afford to get a lens for it :-)

    One day

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      this photography malarky is not a cheap hobby is it ?
       
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      It's not cheap, but it doesn't have to be expensive....unless you want it to be, CK:heehee:
       
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    • Steve R

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      Joe Cornish could take better landscapes than me using the bottom of a coke bottle, and I had the top of the line lens and camera available.

      Its not the gear that makes the shot, its the photographer.

      Steve...:)
       
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        I sold my Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS £200 cheaper than bought it. But by god I wish I hadn't!!

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          A touch of Degas there. Superb portrait - well done!!!!!!!!!!!
           
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          Absolutely gorgeous Robajobs.
          Almost magical,
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        • Steve R

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          Cracking portrait and pp Rob

          Steve...:)
           
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          Cheers that's my grandaughter bless.

          High end cameras and lenes hold their value well and as Tez says you could buy genuine Canon/Nikon gear from China or Hong Kong and make a good profit selling it on especially if the exchange rate was favourable.
           
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          Ooooh., the good old "grey" market. But it is just the same gear priced differently.

          I'm surprised you sold your Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS though, did you buy into "L" glass or something?

          Steve...:)
           
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