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TRADING CAMERAS
Pedro Diaz, Photographer
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Miami Beach | FL | United States | Posted: 8:37 PM on 01.03.08 |
| ->> This guy from Ohio wants to trade his camera for my camera, how can we work this situation? thanks for your help guys... |
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Andrew Ong, Student/Intern, Photographer
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West Henrietta | NY | USA | Posted: 8:45 PM on 01.03.08 |
| ->> pedro, what kind of cameras are they? how old are they? |
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Drew Broadley, Photographer
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Wellington | NZ | New Zealand | Posted: 8:57 PM on 01.03.08 |
| ->> Trade you my D70s for your Mark III, my D70s focuses perfectly. |
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Pedro Diaz, Photographer
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Miami Beach | FL | United States | Posted: 9:01 PM on 01.03.08 |
->> Andrew,
im trading a Mark II for a 5D |
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Les Stukenberg, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Prescott Valley | AZ | USA | Posted: 9:05 PM on 01.03.08 |
| ->> I traded a camera body Canon Mark 2 for a lens 12-300 f2.8 we both shipped via Fedex 2 day and it worked perfectly. I would check feedback on the person and get a working phone number from them both home and work... |
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Mike Brice, Photographer
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Toledo | OH | USA | Posted: 9:13 PM on 01.03.08 |
->> You can PM some of the members from Ohio to see if we know him.
Once you are comfortable with the person, then Les' suggestion of both sending by FedEx second-day seems the very reasonable and cost effective for the time. |
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Pedro Diaz, Photographer
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Miami Beach | FL | United States | Posted: 9:17 PM on 01.03.08 |
| ->> This person is not a sportsshooter member that my concern... |
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Andrew Ong, Student/Intern, Photographer
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West Henrietta | NY | USA | Posted: 9:30 PM on 01.03.08 |
| ->> if i were in the situation i'd also want to know how old the camera is, how often he/she used it, how many actuations, warranty information, if it's been dropped or repaired... stuff like that |
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Andrew Knapik, Photographer, Assistant
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Lincoln Park | MI | USA | Posted: 9:40 PM on 01.03.08 |
| ->> As far as I know, there is no way to check actuations on a Canon body that is not a part of the 1 series. I had someone offer me something similar, and when I could not find out anything about him, I declined. |
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Les Stukenberg, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Prescott Valley | AZ | USA | Posted: 10:15 PM on 01.03.08 |
| ->> Well maybe he/she is a member somewhere of something related to photography... If not then I'd decline... With my deal it worked great, we both actually had the delivery within an hour of each other and we both got what we wanted..BTW it was a 120-300 f2.8, I'd love a 12-300 f2.8 but I guess they aren't made yet... |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 11:10 PM on 01.03.08 |
->> is there anyone that you both know that could be trusted as a broker?
do they have a website? |
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Delane B. Rouse, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | US | Posted: 11:38 PM on 01.03.08 |
->> I wouldn't trade wth someone that I don't know or couldn't get SEVERAL EXCELLENT references for. It's not worth the risk.
Delane |
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Darren Whitley, Photographer
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Maryville | MO | USA | Posted: 12:09 AM on 01.04.08 |
| ->> If they have a staff job at a news organization, that would be a good place to start. That should be some indication of credibility. |
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Richard Orr, Photographer
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Longmeadow | MA | USA | Posted: 10:42 AM on 01.04.08 |
->> Get his camera first. Use it for a couple of days. Check out accuations, and other documentation.
When you are satisfied, send him yours.
Someone has to trust someone. Better that he trusts you.... |
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Tracey Long, Photographer
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Newnan | GA | USA | Posted: 7:50 PM on 01.07.08 |
| ->> I traded my 5D for another Mark II a few weeks ago. We both took a leap of faith and shipped them at the same time...there are still a few good folks out there :) |
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Jeff Stanton, Photographer
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Tucson | Az | USA | Posted: 11:08 PM on 01.07.08 |
->> I have traded a number of cameras in the past and have fortunately had no negative experiences. Not everyone is a criminal, but I guess exercising caution is better than being stung.
I have traded a lot of gear with people on Fred Miranda.com. After a while, you get to know who the regulars are on there and it's easy to check on references.
I have had phone conversations with people and at least on one occasion, I sensed not all was right and stopped the deal. Another thing is if someone is ready to trade with you without asking you several questions about the gear and yourself, then beware. |
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Chris Peterson, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Columbia Falls | MT | USA | Posted: 9:06 AM on 01.08.08 |
| ->> Pick an indiscreet location, say a park bench way off in the corner. Wait until dusk. Then put your camera in a brown paper bag and have him do the same. When it's nearly dark, but just before the streetlights come on, make the switch. Good luck. And God bless you. |
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Pedro Diaz, Photographer
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Miami Beach | FL | United States | Posted: 10:36 AM on 01.08.08 |
| ->> nice Chris u should be a writer.... |
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