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Craigslist a Cheaper Alternative

By David Wang

Real Estate Agent with Prudential California Realty

January 08, 2009 03:22 PM

I have been a photography nut for a while. I purchased many cameras from stores or online. With the sight down turn in the economy I decided to look for a new camera body on craigslist.org. To my delight I found a used Canon Xsi for around 400 body only, with all items and box. I tested it and found it to be just what i was looking for and at a bit over $325. This is still a lot of money but a great deal.

One cut back stragety is to purchase some good used items instead of new. I have taken some pictures of listings and will be using it for business.

a good photo can speak volumes.

pretty nice camera and I can uses the lenses I already have for my Xti

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Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

David,

That's a GONGA deal! Now let's see the photos in your blog.

Mike in Tucson

Jan 08, 2009 03:30 PM

Michael A. Caruso

Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Nice score David...I would have expected that to be $700 minimum (and at a Costco price). Someone mentioned that I should put a racing bike on Craigs to see if it sells. Easier than ebay and no "membership" stuff. I hink 'll try it...

Jan 08, 2009 03:32 PM

David Wang

Prudential California Realty - Millbrae, CA

Prudential | 650.504.8190

Mike, as soon as my wife returns from her trip with the xti i will shoot a pic of the xsi (that why needed to buy one) but it was in great condition and had about 3500 shutter acs. But a great price with a bit of negotiation (but thats our job)

thanks for the comment

Jan 08, 2009 03:37 PM

Elayna Fernandez

the Positive MOM - Fort Worth, TX

BE Positive and You'll BE Powerful!

I love photography and I love craigslist. Thank you, David.

Jan 08, 2009 03:41 PM

Mary "B" Battaglia

Coldwell Banker United (referrals welcome!) - Austin, TX

GRI, CRS - Austin Real Estate - Austin Texas Real Estate agent

Craigslist, though a bit disorganized, is a good resource. I will never by many items new again after finding them on Craigslist.

Mary Battaglia

Austin, Tx.

Jan 08, 2009 03:49 PM

Mick Michaud

Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX

Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

I have another word: Ebay.

Or any number of other similar sites.

Jan 08, 2009 03:50 PM

Pacita Dimacali

Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA

Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

Craigslist is my best resource since I moved to the Bay area in 2001. It's really amazing the stuff you can find on this site including homes and realtors :)

Have fund with your new toy...er....camera!

Jan 08, 2009 03:54 PM

R Realty

Airport, CA

don't forget froogle from Google for new stuff and a starting point to see prices (to compare to used on CL)

http://www.google.com/products

Jan 08, 2009 04:07 PM

Jean Joh

8z Real Estate - Millbrae, CA

SF Peninsula RE Specialist

I am a definite craigslist fan. When we were moving back to the States from Beijing, I even helped my husband find his current job through craigslist, in addition as a condo to rent, most of the furniture to start us off, a Yamaha Clavinova at a fantastic price, etc. It takes a little patience and perseverance but can definitely pay off.

Jan 08, 2009 04:28 PM

Chip Jefferson

Gibbs Realty and Auction Company - Columbia, SC

So many great deals on there with a down economy. I have found some new things that I wanted to buy for half. HALF! I love it!

Jan 08, 2009 09:54 PM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Looks like you got a pretty good deal. Thanks for the reminder. I have to update my listings on Craigslist.

Jan 09, 2009 12:46 AM

Jim Allhiser

Perfection Inspection, Inc. - Salem, OR

Salem, Oregon Home Inspector

Thanks for the reminder. As an inspector I go through the cameras. (they just don't like to go into crawlspaces!)

I forget about this online pawnshop sometimes.

Thanks again.

Jan 10, 2009 08:15 AM

Adam Chinn

Berkshire Hathaway Realty - Daly City, CA

Great David,

You hit another topic that I like. I really enjoy craigslist as well. I have been using it for years. I have bought and sold many things on there before and have even found jobs on craigslist. It is a free service and a great way to see something in person before you buy it, unlike the online purchases where you do not get to see and hold the actual item you are buying.

Thanks!

Jan 12, 2009 12:53 PM