DigBuy Good or Bad? I found a good deal on the Nikon with lenses I was looking for on DigBuy.com. I am leery because although they have a good review record, I have heard that some...

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

I found a good deal on the Nikon with lenses I was looking for on DigBuy.com. I am leery because although they have a good review record, I have heard that some websites are not selling genuine Nikon products. They have an "Authorized Nikon Dealer" on their site, but do not appear on the PDF of authorized dealers I found.
Does anyone have experience with purchasing from them? Good or Bad? Genuine merchandise? I don't think the price will last long so need your input quick! Thanks for your time.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

firtree wrote:

I found a good deal on the Nikon with lenses I was... (show quote)

What do you mean by "not genuine Nikon products"?

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

firtree wrote:

I found a good deal on the Nikon with lenses I was... (show quote)

Always trust Nikon's list of authorized dealers. This site arouses suspicions. Best to buy from B&H or Adorama, two reputable companies.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

firtree wrote:

I found a good deal on the Nikon with lenses I was... (show quote)

If you do a little research you will find that it is a Chinese company based in Hong Kong.
As such expect gray market if not counterfeit.

DO NOT USE.

Haydon

Are you sure it's DigBuy or are you temporarily dyslexic & mean BuyDig?

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

Haydon wrote:

Are you sure it's DigBuy or are you temporarily dyslexic & mean BuyDig?

Could be www.BigGuy.com and be a whole different type of site altogether!!

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

Haydon wrote:

Are you sure it's DigBuy or are you temporarily dyslexic & mean BuyDig?

Yes I am dyslexic absolutely or vice versa.

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

RWR wrote:

Always trust Nikon's list of authorized dealers. This site arouses suspicions. Best to buy from B&H or Adorama, two reputable companies.

Thanks! I checked B&H but can't get what I want. Was not sure about Adorama but I will check there.

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

lighthouse wrote:

What do you mean by "not genuine Nikon products"?

I have checked on e-bay and the ones that I have found for the best prices have a teeny weeny disclaimer at the bottom that says something like, "Brand new, direct import, from the same factories and workers that produce Nikon products", which may be fine, however, they are not covered by Nikon warranties.

Haydon

firtree wrote:

I have checked on e-bay and the ones that I have found for the best prices have a teeny weeny disclaimer at the bottom that says something like, "Brand new, direct import, from the same factories and workers that produce Nikon products", which may be fine, however, they are not covered by Nikon warranties.

One other complication exists. Even trying to repair these items can be difficult. Nikon won't fix them even with your money. If you're lucky, you might find a third party willing.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

firtree wrote:

I have checked on e-bay and the ones that I have found for the best prices have a teeny weeny disclaimer at the bottom that says something like, "Brand new, direct import, from the same factories and workers that produce Nikon products", which may be fine, however, they are not covered by Nikon warranties.

Now that would be a worry.
Because it does not even say Nikon branded.

If it is Nikon branded grey market, I would say "no worries".
Buy from a reputable grey market seller who provides a solid warranty.

But "from the same factories and workers that produce Nikon products" is a real "pig in a poke". Red flags waving, sirens flashing galore.
I would not touch that with a barge pole.

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

lighthouse wrote:

Now that would be a worry.
Because it does not even say Nikon branded.

If it is Nikon branded grey market, I would say "no worries".
Buy from a reputable grey market seller who provides a solid warranty.

But "from the same factories and workers that produce Nikon products" is a real "pig in a poke". Red flags waving, sirens flashing galore.
I would not touch that with a barge pole.

Hence my search for a reputable dealer.............

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

Update. I went to Adorama last night and had a live chat with an equipment specialist and actually got answers to some nagging questions I had concerning the camera I was eyeing. Great communication. Thanks RWR! In my book, information is power.