Re: where do the cheap SLRs come from?

S B wrote:

> People,
> 
> This question may have been asked before, but I still do not
> understand how come that brand-new SLRs (and probably other cameras)
> are considerably cheaper on eBay? The salesman at a photo store said
> with a touch of disdain that all cameras sold over the internet are
> "grey market" and never come with a warranty, even if one is promised.
> Well, what about sellers dealing in photo equipment and having
> feedback ratio close to 100%? For example, I can get a Canon 40D with
> 17-85mm ISU + some extras at 1475.00 Canadian, while the guy in this
> quite reputable store asks 1688.88 for the same set (with no extras)?
> And this shop-boughten camera is made in Thailand anyway.
> 
> Is there a difference indeed?
> 
Ken Rockwell talked about eBay scams on his blog yesterday.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/00-new-today.htm

Caveat emptor!