GL2 on ebay?? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Toogood · May 27th, 2004, 09:14 AM

I have noticed some GL2 recently on ebay for some pretty reasonable prices. Looks like I could probably get one for about $1000 Canadian less than anywhere here local.

Anybody had any luck getting one off ebay? I know what to watch for with the obvioius scams, I am mainly talking about sellers that have a good positive feeback % and have 100's of transactions on ebay.

Thanks

Bob Harotunian · May 27th, 2004, 10:27 AM

I recently sold my low-mileage GL1 on EBay for over $1000. I'd be cautious and make sure the seller has a return policy.

Dan Naygeboren · May 28th, 2004, 02:02 PM

just beware of fraud. If they say ther are just leaving for Europe and need the money "wired to them " its a scam.

Don't get suckered in with low prices .

Kyle Field · May 28th, 2004, 02:39 PM

Many of the cameras on ebay are gray market, especially when they come from NY area.

Be careful! I bought mine off ebay, but it was from a seller in my town, so I met him and tested the camera FIRST.

Andrew Paul · May 28th, 2004, 03:56 PM

I have bought loads of stuff with Ebay, most here in UK and some from USA. Recently bought an XL1S for £600 less than in the shops on ebay as well (UK ebay), travelled to pick it up though. The great tool ebay has is its feedback. Check this out before buying anything and make sure its a reputable seller that can take and deal with returns.

Dylan Couper · May 28th, 2004, 11:11 PM

Jeff
If you aren't in a real rush, I suggest waiting for the next one to come up on here for sale. They pop up here frequently, and you are already on a first name basis with the folks here.

Just my $0.02cdn

Tim Frank · June 2nd, 2004, 12:04 AM

I got my GL2 on eBay. It was from a reputable seller with 400 feedback and I got it for $1500 shipped, didn't come with any accessories but I picked up a 4 wal-mart batteries for $15 each and a wal-mart charger for $30 and I've been happy ever since. This was a great investment for me!

Kevin James · June 2nd, 2004, 11:40 AM

Tim,
Do you happen to remember the name of the seller? I'm on the hunt for a GL-2 and would be curious to see what this person has to offer these days. Feel free to email the info to me (or PM it....I havent figured out PM's on this board yet).

Tim Frank · June 2nd, 2004, 10:25 PM

it was a few months ago and he got them from a camera store going out of business, he doens't have anything listed now, Just make sure you talk to and know who you are buying from

Kevin James · June 3rd, 2004, 06:37 AM

Thank you sir!

May 27th, 2004, 09:14 AM	#1
Jeff Toogood Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St.Thomas, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 428	GL2 on ebay?? I have noticed some GL2 recently on ebay for some pretty reasonable prices. Looks like I could probably get one for about $1000 Canadian less than anywhere here local. Anybody had any luck getting one off ebay? I know what to watch for with the obvioius scams, I am mainly talking about sellers that have a good positive feeback % and have 100's of transactions on ebay. Thanks __________________ Toogood Studios

May 28th, 2004, 02:39 PM	#4
Kyle Field New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: houston Posts: 16	Re: GL2 on ebay?? Many of the cameras on ebay are gray market, especially when they come from NY area. Be careful! I bought mine off ebay, but it was from a seller in my town, so I met him and tested the camera FIRST.

May 28th, 2004, 11:11 PM	#6
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Jeff If you aren't in a real rush, I suggest waiting for the next one to come up on here for sale. They pop up here frequently, and you are already on a first name basis with the folks here. Just my $0.02cdn __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

May 27th, 2004, 10:27 AM	#2
Bob Harotunian Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 360	I recently sold my low-mileage GL1 on EBay for over $1000. I'd be cautious and make sure the seller has a return policy.

May 28th, 2004, 02:02 PM	#3
Dan Naygeboren New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: montreal canada Posts: 11	just beware of fraud. If they say ther are just leaving for Europe and need the money "wired to them " its a scam. Don't get suckered in with low prices .

May 28th, 2004, 03:56 PM	#5
Andrew Paul Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 130	I have bought loads of stuff with Ebay, most here in UK and some from USA. Recently bought an XL1S for £600 less than in the shops on ebay as well (UK ebay), travelled to pick it up though. The great tool ebay has is its feedback. Check this out before buying anything and make sure its a reputable seller that can take and deal with returns.

June 2nd, 2004, 12:04 AM	#7
Tim Frank Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: TN Posts: 166	I got my GL2 on eBay. It was from a reputable seller with 400 feedback and I got it for $1500 shipped, didn't come with any accessories but I picked up a 4 wal-mart batteries for $15 each and a wal-mart charger for $30 and I've been happy ever since. This was a great investment for me!

June 2nd, 2004, 11:40 AM	#8
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	Tim, Do you happen to remember the name of the seller? I'm on the hunt for a GL-2 and would be curious to see what this person has to offer these days. Feel free to email the info to me (or PM it....I havent figured out PM's on this board yet).

June 2nd, 2004, 10:25 PM	#9
Tim Frank Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: TN Posts: 166	it was a few months ago and he got them from a camera store going out of business, he doens't have anything listed now, Just make sure you talk to and know who you are buying from

June 3rd, 2004, 06:37 AM	#10
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	Thank you sir!