Tristate Camera
Nov 8, 2019 14:54:50 #
There have been numerous threads about companies that specialize in Gray Market products but I have only seen the name Tristate camera come up once. They are currently advertising the Tamron 18-400 lens for at or about $496. This seems too good to be true. Abe's of Maine is even selling it for a few dollars cheaper. Do any Hoggers have any experience with Tristate Camera?
Nov 8, 2019 15:25:37 #
Nov 8, 2019 16:08:47 #
Terrymac wrote:
I'd be heading straight to Abe's of Maine.
Geeze, that's pretty bad.
Nov 8, 2019 16:23:52 #
pbcbob wrote:
There have been numerous threads about companies that specialize in Gray Market products but I have only seen the name Tristate camera come up once. They are currently advertising the Tamron 18-400 lens for at or about $496. This seems too good to be true. Abe's of Maine is even selling it for a few dollars cheaper. Do any Hoggers have any experience with Tristate Camera?
Tamron, like Nikon, does not fool around with grey market products, you simply have no warranty nor repair possibilities with grey market.
http://tamron-usa.com/support/gray_market.html
Nov 8, 2019 16:40:40 #
pbcbob wrote:
There have been numerous threads about companies that specialize in Gray Market products but I have only seen the name Tristate camera come up once. They are currently advertising the Tamron 18-400 lens for at or about $496. This seems too good to be true. Abe's of Maine is even selling it for a few dollars cheaper. Do any Hoggers have any experience with Tristate Camera?
So run and buy it from a reputable dealer like B&H or Adormama
Nov 8, 2019 19:05:50 #
Nov 8, 2019 19:12:14 #
pbcbob wrote:
There have been numerous threads about companies that specialize in Gray Market products but I have only seen the name Tristate camera come up once. They are currently advertising the Tamron 18-400 lens for at or about $496. This seems too good to be true. Abe's of Maine is even selling it for a few dollars cheaper. Do any Hoggers have any experience with Tristate Camera?
Its just like the many others, stay away!
Nov 8, 2019 19:14:00 #
Terrymac wrote:
I'd be heading straight to Abe's of Maine.
Really? Head straight over, where they screw you over, wow!
Nov 9, 2019 07:02:58 #
ggab
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pbcbob wrote:
There have been numerous threads about companies that specialize in Gray Market products but I have only seen the name Tristate camera come up once. They are currently advertising the Tamron 18-400 lens for at or about $496. This seems too good to be true. Abe's of Maine is even selling it for a few dollars cheaper. Do any Hoggers have any experience with Tristate Camera?
With Grey Market it is a gamble. You will not have any MFG. service options with either Tamron or Sigma.
Canon will service your gear, they just will not recognize the warranty. I don't know about the other Mfg's.
I have purchased Grey Market and saved quite a lot of money over the years. It is fine, so long as you understand the risk.
Nov 9, 2019 07:06:50 #
ggab
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pbcbob wrote:
There have been numerous threads about companies that specialize in Gray Market products but I have only seen the name Tristate camera come up once. They are currently advertising the Tamron 18-400 lens for at or about $496. This seems too good to be true. Abe's of Maine is even selling it for a few dollars cheaper. Do any Hoggers have any experience with Tristate Camera?
You are clearly looking at saving a few bucks. It would be, perhaps, a better choice to look for a high quality used lens from MPB, B&H, KEH etc.
At least you would have a service option if needed and they offer a return policy and warranty.
Nov 9, 2019 07:29:56 #
Terrymac wrote:
I'd be heading straight to Abe's of Maine.
Wait! I'll give you a list of things to buy for me!
Nov 9, 2019 07:32:14 #
Terrymac wrote:
I'd be heading straight to Abe's of Maine.
Abe's of Maine was so good when they were actually in Maine. We went to the store and bought from their large selection of quality products. Businesses shouldn't be allowed to sell the name when they sell the business.
Nov 9, 2019 08:41:04 #
pbcbob wrote:
There have been numerous threads about companies that specialize in Gray Market products but I have only seen the name Tristate camera come up once. They are currently advertising the Tamron 18-400 lens for at or about $496. This seems too good to be true. Abe's of Maine is even selling it for a few dollars cheaper. Do any Hoggers have any experience with Tristate Camera?
Both companies you list are absolutely awful. Neither are authorized to sell Tamron, and can only sell gray market. The lens comes with a 6 year warranty - 1 year initially, and 5 yrs added as a bonus for registering it with Tamron USA. You cannot register a gray market lens, and will have to rely on third party service locations for service if you have an issue. TriState is not being clear when it states it comes with a warranty card. Of course it does, but it is likely an International warranty and not valid in the US.
Your money, your loss if you by gray market. Good luck. Buy from reputable, authorized dealers.
Nov 9, 2019 08:46:01 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
So run and buy it from a reputable dealer like B&H or Adormama
Or MT Shooter, one of our own!!!
Smile,
Jimmy T Sends
Nov 9, 2019 08:52:30 #
If you keep away from them the better for you. Buy from reputable dealers if you want it new or used from reputable dealers like MPB, KEH, Adorama or B&H.
Remember that you get what you pay for...and keep peace of mind.
Remember that you get what you pay for...and keep peace of mind.
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