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williaty
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Oct 11, 2016
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It says "International Spec" so it must be a gray market camera. That means the pricing is absurd! They want $1700 for a gray market camera that you can get from other vendors for $1500.
Jaysun
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Oct 11, 2016
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williatyWe are always looking for the best deals for our community but I have yet to come across a reputable vendor selling this camera for $1500. Can you provide a link so that we all can take advantage of that sweet deal?
Seikoguy
Oct 15, 2016
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JaysunI have been traveling/living overseas since the 1970s so the bulk of my camera equipment is grey market and I have no hesitation in buying such products. And I either buy when I am overseas, or I buy from US-based sellers, depending on price and availability. I also saw this Nikon D500 being sold for under $1500 but the price has now risen to $1680 (still with free shipping though). If you "have yet to come across a reputable vendor" as you said, then Massdrop's buyers are either too inexperienced or inept. Here are some additional prices for comparison -
Nikon SB-5000: Massdrop lowest price=$470+$8.25 shipping., Reputable seller=$419 with free shipping Fuji XF 27mm : Massdrop was $310 plus shipping. I paid $180 with free shipping for mine Remember those neoprene easyCovers for cameras? You can buy those all day long from other sellers at LOWER prices than through your drops and receive them in just a few business days.
I could go on and give you more examples but the point is, many of these reputable sellers have been in business far longer than Massdrop has. Clearly, THEIR buyers know what they're doing.
The whole purpose for a group buy is to attain product(s) at a lower price than a sole buyer would otherwise be able to obtain by himself/herself. As such, people are more willing to wait if the price makes it worthwhile. However, the majority of your drops just aren't attractive from this standpoint and those of us who are educated consumers know how to properly research products and which reputable sellers to obtain these products from.
Nikon SB-5000: Massdrop lowest price=$470+$8.25 shipping., Reputable seller=$419 with free shipping Fuji XF 27mm : Massdrop was $310 plus shipping. I paid $180 with free shipping for mine Remember those neoprene easyCovers for cameras? You can buy those all day long from other sellers at LOWER prices than through your drops and receive them in just a few business days.
I could go on and give you more examples but the point is, many of these reputable sellers have been in business far longer than Massdrop has. Clearly, THEIR buyers know what they're doing.
The whole purpose for a group buy is to attain product(s) at a lower price than a sole buyer would otherwise be able to obtain by himself/herself. As such, people are more willing to wait if the price makes it worthwhile. However, the majority of your drops just aren't attractive from this standpoint and those of us who are educated consumers know how to properly research products and which reputable sellers to obtain these products from.
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