Quote Originally Posted by freelanceshots
Can you get any good deals on fleebay on a new flash or is that to risky?

I've never been able to find good deals on used photography equipment on flea-bay. I usually see between 5% and 15% of the B&H price, whereas when I buy off of a photography forum or craigslist, I never pay more than 30% less than the B&H price.I know others who have gotten great deals, but it's only because they put a lot more time into than it I do (frequent searches,alternate spellings,reading the listing carefully for weasel words, sniping ... it adds up to a lot of time).


I do buy all my Chinese knockoffs from flea-bay, though. I've saved a ton compared to authentic Canon parts, which are evidently made out of gold and unicorns if the prices they charge are any indication.