$1,000 · Fujifilm XT-3 body with optional lens at extra cost - lowered price!

I am offering for sale my Fujifilm X-T3. This is an excellent camera. It is so good that I bought the X-T4 when it came out, followed by an X-T5, and am selling the X-T3 primarily because the battery systems used on the X-T4 and 5 is different from the X-T3. The body-only option comes with strap, SmallRig grip/ArcaSwiss compatible tripod mount, OEM battery charger, after-market dual battery charger, 4 OEM batteries and two after-market batteries, body cap, box and manual. The SmallRig grip is easily removable but I have found it very handy to hold the camera with it, and for quick attachment to a tripod in either landscape or portrait format. If you want a lens to make a complete outfit I am offering, at extra cost, (add $500) the excellent XF 18-55 mm f 2.8-4 R LM OIS that came with the camera, complete with caps and lens hood. You could also consider purchasing a different lens from a different vendor, either new or used, to suit your needs. I will happily reuse the lens on my other Fujifilm cameras. Two older SD cards are included so that you can test the camera but you will want to buy your own larger, faster cards (two needed). Total shutter count is under 19,000 but that includes electronic shutter activations which do not put any mechanical wear on the shutter. I bought this camera a few months before Covid so I didn't get to use it much until last year. The camera has been well cared for but it has been used, primarily for overseas travel, so it would not pass for "brand new". The camera is out of warranty (only 2 years offered by manufacturer.) The price of the body-only option as described above is $1,000.00. If you want the lens with the body the price is $1,500.00. I will not sell the lens separately, only bundled with the camera body. Payment in cash or e-transfer. No cheques. I will not ship. You must collect from my home in Victoria near the Oak Bay border. If you are in the Greater Victoria area I will consider travelling some or all of the way to meet you if you are serious about purchasing this camera. Best way to get in touch is by text although you can also phone or email. If your email or text message appears from a non-local or suspicious provider, I will not respond. The only way to contact me in this case is via phone.