RESOLVED: Purchase D200 Question

[grt_napa]

I am a new Nikon Cafe member. An amateur enthusiast that has migrated from the N80 to the D70 and now preparing for the leap to the D200. I also recently picked up a D40 at an attractive price for day hikes when weight and comfort is a factor and have decided to keep the 18-55 lens because of its light weight unless I get counsel otherwise from Nikon Cafe members. I have an 18-200 VR and Tokina 12-24. Really enjoy both lenses though I find the creeping on the 18-200 maddening. WITH THAT BACKGROUND, I am prepared to buy the D200 online for about $1,300 unless I am pointed to a better source here on the Nikon Cafe from a "trusted" member. Your help and comments will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[dsp921]

Check out this thread to cure the creep problem on your 18-200:
https://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=108172
As for the D200, I think there was one in the For Sale forum for around 1300 with a grip. You need 25 posts to see the For Sale forum so get posting, there are a lot of good deals in there and the vast majority of the people on this forum can be trusted.

 

[grt_napa]

Thank you, Dave. By "25" posts do you mean 25 responses to other member's questions or just 25 log-ins? Thanks...again.

 

[dsp921]

You need 25 responses to others or threads you start. The post count is to the left under your name.

 

[grt_napa]

Thanks...now I need to remember my name and find it.