Nikon refurb or not? Adorama has Nikon D750 refurbs for $2099 and new for $2399 so a $300 savings. Is this a good or bad idea? When Nikon refurbs do they reset the shutter counter and...

pego99

Adorama has Nikon D750 refurbs for $2099 and new for $2399 so a $300 savings. Is this a good or bad idea? When Nikon refurbs do they reset the shutter counter and replace the shutter with a new one or leave the count for the new owner to see?

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

It is my understanding they do not reset the count unless they replace the shutter.
My refurb had a shutter count of 68 on it when I pulled it out of the box.

Mr PC Loc: Austin, TX

Make sure it's a U.S. camera. A recent thread claimed some of Adorama's refurbs are grey market. No experience myself, they are very respected here along with B&H and KEH. If they're an authorized dealer, not sure how that could be true. Just a heads up.

jfn007 Loc: Close to the middle of nowhere.

If I could afford it, I would spend the extra $300.00. I believe Nikon USA will give you a much longer warranty than a refurbished Nikon. I have a refurbished Nikon D80 that I had converted to IR and it works well. I have nothing against refurbished cameras, it's just rather cool to buy a brand new one.

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

Have bought both New and refurbished from adorama. Only difference, 1yr on the new and 90 days on the refurbished. If I'm not mistaken you also have a 30 day return policy..

rbfanman

If it's a factory refurb by Nikon, I see no reason to not consider it. I've been happy with the ones I've had over the years.

krashdragon

You can get a longer warranty from Adorama. Didnt even know what a counter was when I bought mine. Still no idea where to look for it... :0)

pego99

Nikon is now offering 10% more off down to $1886 for the D750 refurb body. I have to call and find out how long this is for. Very tempting.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

pego99 wrote:

Adorama has Nikon D750 refurbs for $2099 and new for $2399 so a $300 savings. Is this a good or bad idea? When Nikon refurbs do they reset the shutter counter and replace the shutter with a new one or leave the count for the new owner to see?

When I want a new camera, I look for refurbs. You get all the bits and pieces in a factory box. I've always gotten very low shutter counts. One major shortcoming is the 90-day Nikon warranty, if that matters to you. I'm glad the D750 is finally showing up as a refurb, although now I don't have the excuse that they're not available. I'll have to try to resist.

Unlike new cameras, refurbs can vary in price. Shop around. I've bought several from Cameta.

I just looked for D750 refurbs and found nothing, except the Nikon site.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Refurbished-dslr-cameras/D750-Refurbished.html.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

How about a new one for $1,799. Gray market, of course.

http://www.digitalrev.com/product/nikon-d750-dslr-body/MTEwMzc2Mw_A_A

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

pego99 wrote:

Adorama has Nikon D750 refurbs for $2099 and new for $2399 so a $300 savings. Is this a good or bad idea? When Nikon refurbs do they reset the shutter counter and replace the shutter with a new one or leave the count for the new owner to see?

Nikon USA has their refurbs on sale right now for $2099.96 less 10% so the final price is about $1891. Give or take a few cents. If you are in the market, a great deal on a top camera.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Refurbs are a great idea and value depending on pricing. Quality is same or better, warranty period usually less than new.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Never had a problem with a referb. I think that Nikon takes it back and makes sure that it meets the specs. I guess that checking it twice means that you have a better chance of getting a camera that is in spec.

PVR8 Loc: Raleigh, NC

I recently bought a refurbished by Nikon Coolpix L610 p&s from Adorama for a great price and when I got the camera it looked like a brand new camera that had never been used. I think it must have been an overstock item because there is absolutely no signs of any camera usage or refurbishment. I'd say go for the refurb and use the money you save towards some good glass.

pego99 wrote:

Adorama has Nikon D750 refurbs for $2099 and new for $2399 so a $300 savings. Is this a good or bad idea? When Nikon refurbs do they reset the shutter counter and replace the shutter with a new one or leave the count for the new owner to see?

Kuzano

Just remember.... $300 is 10% of that new lens you are already lusting after.

Never been hurt on any refurbs purchased and it's my first choice.

Remember this:

Refurbs are checked out better before sale than a large percentage of camera's that come off the routine assembly line.

Every refurb is run against a check list before repackaging.

Last and best of all. Many refurbs are simply camera returns to the store when they overwhelm the recipient. Its illegal to resell a camera as new a second time. No camera sold as new can be put back in the box and sold as new again. A large number of refurbs are simply returned camera's.