Before we left for South America, I took a bold step and bought a canon rebel xsi off ebay. Anyone who is in the market for a dslr at a cheap price is blown away after seaching on ebay…the prices are SOOO cheap, but there are reasons for that.
Sometimes sellers don’t specifically say the camera is used, new or refurbished. They might include factory packaging and materials, but if you look closely, they don’t say it’s condition. They have you assume that because its in the factory box that it’s new…ahhhhh sneaky.
The other big thing I noticed was that the lenses are not canon brand. Lenses are expensive and most photographers will say that the lenses are more important than the camera. Make sure you know what lens you’re getting. Again, they might say Canon Camera and Lens..but the lens is of a different brand.
I bought a new camera in a sealed box for a sick price. Buying used is actually fine and probably a great idea for a beginner. As long as the insides aren’t damaged or something is scratched..you’ll be saving tons of money. Most people at this price will take care of their camera and you will get a quality item.