Anyone heard of Monksell

[Michael Hogan]

Just wondering if anyone has heard or used the website Monksell.com. Prices are very very cheap and I know the old adage - if it looks to good to be true... But there are always exceptions (Ian Kerso for example - where I have bought all my kit is the best) and I am looking for a 5D at the right price.

Thanks

Michael

[Overread]

Just wondering if anyone has heard or used the website Monksell.com. Prices are very very cheap and I know the old adage - if it looks to good to be true... But there are always exceptions (Ian Kerso for example - where I have bought all my kit is the best) and I am looking for a 5D at the right price.

Thanks

Michael

whilst Ian is in scotland monksell appear to be in China
http://monksell.com/help.asp?id=2

I don't like the look of the site - it looks tacky to my. Personally I would stick to known good sources = might cost more but its worth it for peace of mind and actually getting the product.
ps - I thought Ian did canon bodies as well

[Martin Thomas]

I mist admit I've heard of them but there are many dealers like them in China. (Address: NO.40, WenHua Road,NanYang 473001,Henan Prov., China Zip Code:473001). If you want similar discounted prices then some of the more reputable Hong Kong dealers on EBay will be a lot less risky.

[postcardcv]

Just wondering if anyone has heard or used the website Monksell.com. Prices are very very cheap and I know the old adage - if it looks to good to be true... But there are always exceptions (Ian Kerso for example - where I have bought all my kit is the best) and I am looking for a 5D at the right price.

Blimey looking at those prices I'm sure it must be dodgy, I certainly wouldn't risk it. If you're after a 5D keep an eye on Canon outlet on ebay they seem to have a few refurb ones coming through.

[gochasco]

A 1D Mkll for 279 euros. Definately too good to be true.

[lmans66]

If you are on their site...the telephone dialing number is 86....= China.....

I am just guessing you are going to have a tough time if a warranty issue comes up!.... Same with most ebay purchases....stick with a reputable dealer as long as you are investing hard earned dollars.

Also, you can tell a site by some of their wording.... Under "About Them" they have various errors in punctuation etc....make reference to first person and such. Sounds like a 'garage' operation set up someplace along the Yangtze :-)

[Watts]

They say they are "wholesale".

From their "About us" page: "You know we do wholesales so you should order at least 3 items at one time then you will get that price on our site!if you order more than 5 you will get the vip price."

Bill

[Tim Taylor]

They say they are "wholesale".

From their "About us" page: "You know we do wholesales so you should order at least 3 items at one time then you will get that price on our site!if you order more than 5 you will get the vip price."

Bill
Maybe a few of us should club together and buy at VIP prices - we might look less daft if we fall for a scam in a group. ;)

[lmans66]

They say they are "wholesale".

From their "About us" page: "You know we do wholesales so you should order at least 3 items at one time then you will get that price on our site!if you order more than 5 you will get the vip price."

Bill

Notice the way they (he, she) mix up their 'who is we"...sometimes they write "our" while other times "I" is written.... I'm telling you this has to be a backyard in the garage shop :eek!: