Refurbished
Oct 3, 2021 10:10:54 #
D750 refurbished by Nikon. 0 shutter count so a new shutter. Works and looks like a new camera.
Oct 3, 2021 10:45:13 #
Nothing to fear when you purchase a refurb'd item from Nikon. They're as good as new. I've never had a problem.
Oct 3, 2021 11:08:21 #
Oct 3, 2021 11:21:59 #
jerryc41 wrote:
A lot would depend on how old the camera is. A refurbished Z7II would cost a lot more than a refurb Z7. The buyer has to decide how much he is willing to save for a "used" camera.
The D5300 was introduced in 2013 and listed for $800. I bought a refurb in 2015 for $508 with five clicks on the shutter. I bought a D5100 refurb ($800 in 2011) for $377 in 2013 with 314 clicks on the shutter.
The D5300 was introduced in 2013 and listed for $800. I bought a refurb in 2015 for $508 with five clicks on the shutter. I bought a D5100 refurb ($800 in 2011) for $377 in 2013 with 314 clicks on the shutter.
How much is a refurbished Z7II vs a new Z7II? If I want a Z7II I want to know the price difference. The D5300 didn't cost $800 new in 2015. So it was not a $300 saving.
Oct 3, 2021 11:28:00 #
Oct 3, 2021 13:35:43 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Warhorse wrote:
I don’t believe he meant it was done intentionally, Nikon couldn’t and wouldn’t be held criminally libel for such a thing.
It would be unethical for such a practice. To even mention that they do that is so wrong on so many levels.
Oct 3, 2021 13:41:53 #
Warhorse
Loc: SE Michigan
billnikon wrote:
It would be unethical for such a practice. To even mention that they do that is so wrong on so many levels.
What, if they replaced the shutter, but forgot to reset the count?
Oct 3, 2021 14:01:35 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Warhorse wrote:
What, if they replaced the shutter, but forgot to reset the count?
Now your fishing.
Oct 3, 2021 14:17:34 #
Warhorse
Loc: SE Michigan
Nothing makes sense about it, the camera appeared brand new, no discoloration any where, no rub marks, it felt brand new, it shoots like brand new.
Oct 3, 2021 14:20:35 #
Warhorse wrote:
What, if they replaced the shutter, but forgot to reset the count?
What do you think refurbished means?
Do you think a $300 repair to an otherwise 'new' camera, then sold for less than 'new', is a way to operate a for-profit business?
Do you think a professional camera technician can handle a camera for longer than 10 seconds and that effort and hourly cost cannot be added to the camera price such that their effort is free when the camera is then sold at less than new?
Refurbished means a check-list inspection that all original components are present, properly packaged and resold at the minimum effort with a limited warranty. If there's something wrong with the camera, it's the customer's problem to inspect and discover at their time & expense. That's how you run a for-profit business. Given most 'refurbished' stock is demonstration models or immediate customer returns, the equipment is virtually (or completely) unused equipment that just can't be sold again as 'new'.
The marketing team has made it seem like more, but "carefully" is accomplished by nothing more than a formal checklist done only by visual inspection. https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000002189&configured=1&lang=en_US
Modern cameras are built for longevity to high specifications assuring every camera is exactly the same. A returned (otherwise 'new') camera has little risk of being different from one in the box direct from the factory. Putting it in a fresh box with fresh plastic wrapping is the fastest, cheapest and best way to get it back off the books as sold.
Oct 3, 2021 14:24:37 #
Oct 3, 2021 14:37:19 #
yes that's a very good option, I purchased two refurbished cameras. One from B&H a Z7 with a shutter count of 0, the second camera from Nikon Store Z7II also with a shutter count of 0. Only buy from a reputable company!
Oct 3, 2021 14:58:16 #
These are the Savings verses New & Refurbished.
from the Nikon Store: $296.99
from the Nikon Store with 10% Discount: $421.19
from the Nikon Store: $296.99
from the Nikon Store with 10% Discount: $421.19
Oct 3, 2021 15:02:05 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
What do you think refurbished means? br br Do you... (show quote)
And possibly the inspection is done by someone who is not a camera technician.
Oct 3, 2021 15:05:26 #
BebuLamar wrote:
And possibly the inspection is done by someone who is not a camera technician.
That's right. Anyone who can follow a checklist and sign and date the completion line (probably entirely online) is qualified. Highly trained to boot.
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