ok that's what I was wondering, I'd found a couple used on Amazon that seemed way too low so I'm guessing that those aren't legitimate? if you want to look at them they are
here.
Please allow me to gently point out several tidbits and allow you to judge:
- From my experience, if something generally is priced less than about 10-15% lower than a major authorized dealer, something is often wrong unless you personally know the seller and his/her circumstances (e.g. unloading for a quick sale to raise some cash in difficult times). Reputable dealers in a competitive market rarely stay in business for very long if they are pricing a highly desirable item for about 40-50% off the current going price.
- At the Amazon link, please note it says 'Just launched' for seller ratings and also says 'New seller'. That's a major red flag right there. What is the seller's track record? We don't know.
- Additionally, the seller claims to have a $8,000 (MSRP/RRP) camera (Nikon D3x) available for about $2,500. What's wrong with this picture?
- This seller is apparently selling high end cameras and lenses, yet we've never heard of them before. Why is that?
Now, this seller could be legitimate for all we know, but there are just too many red flags for my comfort zone. If you're feeling adventurous, then, well...