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? asked in Consumer ElectronicsCameras · 3 weeks ago

Etsy Scammers?

 I am interested to buy used mirrorless full frame camera

Few of them being sold on Etsy ranging from $700-$1200 CAD

It seems kind of too good to be true NIKON Z7 or Sony a7r iv , Sony a7r III

You get any protection when buying using paypal?

Few days ago I found seller what sold Sony a7r iv for 1200 CAD and now seller has disappeared!

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  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    Paypal is a joke.

    They gave my money to a KNOWN criminal then refused to do anything about it.

    I was just out the money

  • Sumi
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    If it's too good to be true, then it probably is a scam,  or there's something seriously wrong with the camera, or it could be stolen.  If most of the posts are ranging around $2,700~$3,000 (USD) and there's one that has the camera for half that, then that's a serious red flag, which of course is why you're asking.

    As far as what protection PayPal offers, I would refer you to read PayPal's refund policy.

  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    Whether you shop on etsy, ebay, or elsewhere, the best way to make sure you are not being scammed, is to buy from a reputable seller.  That means they have had LOTS of sales, and LOTS of positive reviews. If you're wanting to buy a camera from a seller who has hardly any sales, or only a few, then you're taking a chance.  Paypal would most likely offer protection as they usually do.

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