Is this deal too good to be true?

[jiveturkey]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2939739431&category=15215

$175 for "100% brand new" Pt-10 housing. I'm thinking about asking him to list it as a gift and insuring it for a low value so I avoid paying taxes. Any thoughts? Is there anything I should bewary of with buying something like this on ebay? He's got 1700 satisfied customers.

 

[Former FLL Now MSP Diver]

As both a buyer and seller and ebay, I knwo you can find great deals there. If someone has a big number of positive feedbacks, then you can rest assured you'll get your goods.

That said, I noticed it's $35 for shipping. Adding that into the equation, is it still a good deal? If so - go for it.

As an anecdote, when I was looking for a housing for my Canon I was all set to buy off ebay, even with the stiff shipping. But I did one more net search and Wal-Mart popped up with the housing I wanted. It was $10 more than the ebay offerings, but shipping only $4 versus the hefty costs with ebay. Bottom line, I save money buying online.

Marc

 

[jiveturkey]

It's only $27 for my shipping. I live in korea. That means nothing. Those housings cost a fortune here and since it's a small business owner, he may list it as a "gift" and save my butt on duties. Corporations like Walmart won't give you the tlc like a crafty entrepreneur.

 

[Dee]

Since the PT-10 is now out of production and if he will list it as a gift, I think you're getting your monies worth.