Refurb or New Nikon lens
Apr 22, 2013 12:53:24 #
Apr 22, 2013 13:09:23 #
Do you always buy a NEW house/car etc
Why not pre owned from a reputable dealer
Why not pre owned from a reputable dealer
Apr 22, 2013 16:33:25 #
tommyf wrote:
Refurb 28~300 Nikor or new? Differences? Cost and warranty. Thoughts?
I buy refurb whenever I can. No complaints. Make sure it's factory refurb and not just a returned camera that a dealer is selling.
Apr 22, 2013 17:17:39 #
I have bought a few refurb and used lens's from B&H and have always been really satisfied...worth looking into for sure.
Apr 23, 2013 03:05:02 #
As I have said soooooo many times, I shop at London camera Exchange, never ever bought a pre owned piece of kit that looks pre owned
Apr 23, 2013 06:33:30 #
Apr 23, 2013 06:39:07 #
bought several items from KEH that were pre-owned and have no regrets at all
Apr 23, 2013 07:05:50 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I buy refurb whenever I can. No complaints. Make sure it's factory refurb and not just a returned camera that a dealer is selling.
Good point, Jerry!
Factory refurbished assures us that the item has been through an additional level of personalized quality control.
"Better than new."
Apr 23, 2013 07:23:50 #
Patw28 wrote:
Good point, Jerry!
Factory refurbished assures us that the item has been through an additional level of personalized quality control.
"Better than new."
Factory refurbished assures us that the item has been through an additional level of personalized quality control.
"Better than new."
At least we hope so.
Apr 23, 2013 10:29:00 #
If the refurb is by Nikon: buy used.
On the three occasions that I have had to have lenses repaired, they have been returned from Nikon with better focus, faster focus, and have been returned to a new condition (even scratches gone - yet same serial number).
Save your bucks for other toys! (ahem -- necessities).
HTH
On the three occasions that I have had to have lenses repaired, they have been returned from Nikon with better focus, faster focus, and have been returned to a new condition (even scratches gone - yet same serial number).
Save your bucks for other toys! (ahem -- necessities).
HTH
Apr 23, 2013 11:08:59 #
chesshaus
Loc: Dunnellon, Fl
Just make sure that the lens is the "correct" lens for your camera. Sounds simple, but I have made this mistake, bought a lens for and older Nikon and it would not work. a beginners mistake
Apr 23, 2013 11:38:12 #
tommyf wrote:
Refurb 28~300 Nikor or new? Differences? Cost and warranty. Thoughts?
Yep, just bought factory refurbished 28~300 Nikon from Adorama. Saved about $225. In box as it was when it left the Nikon factory. Bought a 7 year warranty for additional $34.95 and made out really well. Now on to other refurbed lenses. Thanks people.
Apr 23, 2013 12:43:21 #
I've bought refurbished lenses and cameras from B&H with no problems. I prefer new with a longer warranty, but sometimes the budget dictates...darn!
Apr 23, 2013 13:39:35 #
I purchased a factory refurb from B&H for my Nikon and I have not had any problems. Well worth the $150.00 savings.
Apr 23, 2013 13:43:32 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Make sure it's a "factory" refurb or if you trust your supplier buy used if it has a good rating.
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