Is this worth taking a punt on??

Would you chance putting no reserve on a 5D MKIII
 
Personally I would be dubious.
The Seller has a feedback score of 7, out of which they have sold 4 items.

2 jackets a pair of trainers and Sept last year an 5D Mk2

It certainly could be genuine, a private seller having just bought a mk3 and realised they don't want it.

But as already stated, no reserve of even a reasonable buy it now.

from the page "This camera was my first prize in a local photography competition. I already have a perfectly good Canon 1D so this camera must go."

maybe true, but i'd ask for real pictures instead of web pictures
 
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This is a Hong Kong model not UK
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not sure how canon would treat that for warranty or even VAT etc - dont know how those competitions work

This camera was my first prize in a local photography competition. I already have a
perfectly good Canon 1D so this camera must go.
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you could ask for details of the competition to check out validate

i sold a prize once on ebay - but didnt insist on cash and also listed the competition for validation if required and emails confirming the prize

i would also expect people are watching and the bidding will go up in the last few minutes anyway
 
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Isnt 'cash on collection' against eBay's policy? With an item like this, having the safety of PayPal would be a must if I was going to splash out upwards of a grand.
 
leepunyer said:
Personally I would be dubious.
The Seller has a feedback score of 7, out of which they have sold 4 items.

2 jackets a pair of trainers and Sept last year an 5D Mk2

It certainly could be genuine, a private seller having just bought a mk3 and realised they don't want it.

But as already stated, no reserve of even a reasonable buy it now.

from the page "This camera was my first prize in a local photography competition. I already have a perfectly good Canon 1D so this camera must go."

maybe true, but i'd ask for real pictures instead of web pictures
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Pretty much what I was going to say. I would want real pics and serial no. Also a bit of an odd prize for a photography comp. I.e. Supposed all my gear was non Canon - oh it is... :lol::lol: What use would a Canon 5D Mk III be to me? (Other than the obvious sell everything and switch brands)


redfan said:
Isnt 'cash on collection' against eBay's policy? With an item like this, having the safety of PayPal would be a must if I was going to splash out upwards of a grand.
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Again this could be genuine though the Cash on collection worries me. Turn up with £2K in notes and get hit over the head?
 
Lynton said:
. Turn up with £2K in notes and get hit over the head?
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solution to that is either to insist on a meet right outside the police station - or to turn up with several large and ugly mates in tow.
 
what sort of photography competition would give the winner a grey import from hong kong
 
£1500 at the moment...

Sellar is based just outside Bury
 
if anyone seriously thiks this is a good idea ive also got some magic beans that I can let you have 'cheap' ....
 
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