Buy do people buy a camera and few lenses and then sell it within a month ?


Ralf Winston

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Some reasons cited are "I don't need this lens ", "selling for a friend", "changing camera system".

for some reasons, some people have many friends who need to sell their camera body or lenses for ............

some of this could be legitimate because registering an account in clubsnap can be a PIA .

*can admin change the buy to Why in my thread title ? :p
 

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Why do some people change girlfriends often? Or cars? Being loyal is nice, but not being one isn't really wrong either.
 

Some reasons cited are "I don't need this lens ", "selling for a friend", "changing camera system".

for some reasons, some people have many friends who need to sell their camera body or lenses for ............

some of this could be legitimate because registering an account in clubsnap can be a PIA .

Possible.. Sometimes backside itchy[emoji1] buy on impulse and realize that camera / lens does not meet expectations (usually because one does not know how to use it yet)
 

Possible.. Sometimes backside itchy[emoji1] buy on impulse and realize that camera / lens does not meet expectations (usually because one does not know how to use it yet)

you mean too much money ???

buy a body with 4 prime lenses easily 5 to 6 k then within a month sell away ??
 

Why do some people change girlfriends often? Or cars? Being loyal is nice, but not being one isn't really wrong either.

within a month ??? some buy within a few days then sell.

it's understandable some people meet some girl , have XXX with them and then move on to different girl. but i don't think you can call them girlfriends. more like girl friend.
 

you mean too much money ???

buy a body with 4 prime lenses easily 5 to 6 k then within a month sell away ??

Haha you will see this trend especially so before and after special offers by various sources (e.g. IT Shows, clearance, PWP or pre-orders). It's their money and we need them to fuel the BnS market;)
 

Buy on impulse, men or women are alike, noting so surprising, it happens in everywhere, not just camera and lenses alone.
at least they do admit it is a mistake, sell it off and move on, unlike many others just keeping it as white elephant.


this is all about human nature and has noting to do with photography techniques.

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For some it's cheaper than renting the gear, selling at loss of a few hundred bucks after a month or two.

The other reason I can think of is to take advantage of credit card installment plans. It's not a bad idea and better than taking a personal loan at 20% interest pa. Taking a 36 month installment and selling it a "loss" of 20%.
 

Some buy cheaper overseas , play or abuse it for a few weeks then sell here at same price or even slight profit without loss

Make sure what u buying is a local set with local warranty
 

Some buy cheaper overseas , play or abuse it for a few weeks then sell here at same price or even slight profit without loss

Make sure what u buying is a local set with local warranty

overseas set with international warranty ok ?
 

some are simply professional sellers.

if you check their postings...all they do is buy and sell ! so many gears to buy and sell ? i guess that's why they have to use reasons like help a friend sell. :bsmilie: if not get ban
 

Some reasons cited are "I don't need this lens ", "selling for a friend", "changing camera system".

for some reasons, some people have many friends who need to sell their camera body or lenses for ............

some of this could be legitimate because registering an account in clubsnap can be a PIA .

*can admin change the buy to Why in my thread title ? :p

I have no problem with people buying cameras and lenses and then sell them within a month as long as they well them to me at 1/10 of the new price. :bsmilie:
 

some are simply professional sellers.

if you check their postings...all they do is buy and sell ! so many gears to buy and sell ? i guess that's why they have to use reasons like help a friend sell. :bsmilie: if not get ban

professional sellers?

please use report bad post function if you come across any.
 

Some reasons cited are "I don't need this lens ", "selling for a friend", "changing camera system".

for some reasons, some people have many friends who need to sell their camera body or lenses for ............

some of this could be legitimate because registering an account in clubsnap can be a PIA .

*can admin change the buy to Why in my thread title ? :p

Could be stolen goods......
 

professional sellers?

please use report bad post function if you come across any.

Hard to determine what is a professional seller.

The only way is to track their ID activities in this forum. But even then their forum activities prove that they are pro sellers, what's the next action? Ban? Sure can ban. But they will come bk again.
 

Hard to determine what is a professional seller.

The only way is to track their ID activities in this forum. But even then their forum activities prove that they are pro sellers, what's the next action? Ban? Sure can ban. But they will come bk again.
Yes, we will do it.
 

professional sellers?

please use report bad post function if you come across any.

just to clarify we won't classified such members as professional sellers, these are Ninja traders, they try to conceal themselves and their activities in personal classified section. so "professional sellers" is a wrong word to use here.



If anyone come across ninja traders, or scammers in this forum, do use report bad post function.
mods and admins team will investigate each reports and appropriate actions will be taken.


thank you.
 

If the item is good and the price is good, i don't see any problem. Member should do due d to ensure the deal is good.
 

Why do people always go restaurants for meals and i always eat at hawker centre? Why do people can keep on changing cars but dont even can afford??? Why do parents only earn a living of $2000 but children still have good grades and better then mine although am a $xxxxxx income? Why why why why why??????
 

Why do people always go restaurants for meals and i always eat at hawker centre? Why do people can keep on changing cars but dont even can afford??? Why do parents only earn a living of $2000 but children still have good grades and better then mine although am a $xxxxxx income? Why why why why why??????

1. Because you didn't strike lottery.
2. Because you didn't marry a rich older woman.
3. Because you didn't join the right party.
4. Because you can't act or sing.
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