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      06-13-2008, 06:54 AM   #2
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You are swimming in dangerous waters with this seller.

I've bought quite a bit of camera gear from eBay, but I stay ways away from these too-good-to-be-true package deals. Most are using gray market gear, which you won't be able to get serviced or have any warranty on in the US. Canon USA and Nikon USA import and sell the respective equipment, authorize and train service people, and handle the warranty. If you buy gray market, you're getting it from the same factory, but not through an autorized distributor. Kinda like BMW NA vs. BMW Canada vs. BMW SA. Same car, different importer.

I would look for small time sellers with experience selling camera gear. I've had very good luck with these types of outfits.
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