Buying from alibaba.com D700 for USD 900

[knight84]

Hi Guys

I was checking out www.alibaba.com and i came across DSLR's like D700 selling for dirt cheap.like 50%

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/334529202-New-D700-Digital-SLR-Camera-wholesalers.html



Anyone have experience in dealing with them when it comes to DSLR's. I have gotten other 3rd party/no brand stuff from them which has turned out alright ..but I am not too sure about this..

please share your experience..

mods: sorry I am not too sure where to post this..

 

[Dream Merchant]

There's an old saying ...

If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't.

 

[knight84]

I am not asking for speculations bro..experiences..

There's an old saying ...

If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't.

 

[magicianhisoka]

I wouldn't bet on getting such a good deal. Many scam stories out there

 

[efinigal]

Well I have experiences with alibaba but not the alibaba express.

Alibaba has many scams. Once I was live chatting with the dealer. And He responded. However, It's ridiculous he give me 2 different pricing on 2 different day. So I doubt and google over his company name and address and really he's a scam.

However aliexpress has escrow protected. It's quite safe. Although I haven't try. You could check on his rating. and Do more conversation with him. Find any loop holes.

 

[Dream Merchant]

I am not asking for speculations bro..experiences..

Those are experiences I do not wish to have, and do not have.

 

[mogwai]

for cam bodies, i wouldn't anyway. no international warranty.

 

[macrob]

It's too obvious, definitely a scam.

If you read the Product Description carefully, you will find some part of it is not for D700:

"12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
Coupled with Nikons EXPEED image processing and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured.
D-Movie Mode with sound
Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.
Vari-angle color LCD monitor
Position the 2.7-inch monitor freely for fresh shooting perspectives. Screen flips inward for safe keeping.
19 Auto-exposure Scene Modes
Capture stunning photos in challenging picture-taking situations including Sunsets, Candlelight, Silhouette, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, and more.
One-button Live View
Easy Live View access offers 4 autofocus modes, including Face-priority AF.
Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames per second
Combined with fast power-up and split-second shutter response, decisive moments are captured easily without annoying shooting lag.
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
Engineered for exceptional low-light shooting.
Built-in image sensor cleaning
Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning keeps images spot free.
11-point Autofocus System with 3D Focus Tracking"

 

[geekbrains]

If you visit the seller's store, he has so many price range for the same D700 body. Definitely a SCAM!!

 

[hongsien]

I am not asking for speculations bro..experiences..

If you don't want speculations, or other advice, why don't you try it yourself and then post your experience here?

 

[Rashkae]

Alibaba is just a marketplace like ebay. Anyone can register and post garbage. And this includes all the Nigerian scammers who enjoy preying on the gullible...

 

[PrimePhotog]

supplier details
bo wang's store 703369
china (mainland)

no feedback received for this supplier over the past 6 months

everything here screams "scam!"

 

[ortega]

Let me see, the majority see it as a possible scam
But ts is still looking for experiences