I bought a "White Box" Canon 24-105 "L" Lens from one of the companies listed (Not Abe's). I was able to register it online with Canon and so far it's been working like a charm. Still, I get a little uncomfortable when I read stuff like this. I may have dodged a bullet.
Indi
Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
Thanks. That is good to know.
Indi
Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
Basil wrote:
I bought a "White Box" Canon 24-105 "L" Lens from one of the companies listed (Not Abe's). I was able to register it online with Canon and so far it's been working like a charm. Still, I get a little uncomfortable when I read stuff like this. I may have dodged a bullet.
I bought a Sigma 150-500mm from Ryther. Registered it and just recently found out it wasn't a USA warranty.
So far the Lens is working like a charm - keeping fingers crossed
Bummer. Abe's used to be a very good store.
Indi wrote:
I bought a Sigma 150-500mm from Ryther. Registered it and just recently found out it wasn't a USA warranty.
Absolutely NOTHING you receive from Ryther will be a "USA Warranty" item. They are not an authorized reseller for any cameras or lenses at all.
An important point to make here: Don't rely on "Resellers" for evaluating a retailer-- these are subject to manipulation and "gaming" to create a false positive reputation.
Years ago, when I was shooting film, Abe's of Maine was my primary source for my Canon gear. Consequently, when I recently decided to move into digital, I went straight to their web site. While I did purchase my new camera and two lenses from them, I was somewhat reluctant to do so due to their "bait & switch" tactics. Even before I read this warning, I had decided they had received their last order from me. Abe's made a sale, but lost a customer!
Indi
Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
MT Shooter wrote:
Absolutely NOTHING you receive from Ryther will be a "USA Warranty" item. They are not an authorized reseller for any cameras or lenses at all.
Now I know that.
Why can't we start a category of good and bad sellers?
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