Too good a deal on a Nikon flash? I was in my local camera store last weekend and was looking to purchase a second Nikon SB 700 flash. Was chatting about maybe moving up to the SB 910.

kenpic Loc: Edmonds, WA

I was in my local camera store last weekend and was looking to purchase a second Nikon SB 700 flash. Was chatting about maybe moving up to the SB 910. They just happened to have a "used" one that just came in. They were asking just a few dollars more than a new SB 700, so I bought it. It looks like it has hardly been used, except for some minor scuff marks on the top. All the filters, etc, were still in their wrappers. I am excited, but wondered why they were willing to mark it down so much. Is there something I should check out? Thanks.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

It is a great flash. The only checking I would do is put it on your camera and take photos with it. I got a great deal on a SB 900 last year. It is unpopular because it can stop working due to high use at one time. The 910 was made to fix that problem. As I have no intention of ever using the SB 900 in a high use situation it was a great deal for me. I use it almost every day for macro photography and it works great. I am sure your SB 910 will do the same.

Dennis

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

Thats a great flash!

JimEaco

Back in the 80's & 90's I spent a lot of money at a Camera Shop, over a period of time.
The shop owner (who has since passed on)always called me first when a great deal was to be had.
I miss the ability to visit a "local" shop and chat it up with the owner who had become a friend. I miss the shop, the convenience, the deals, and most of all my friend.

Enjoy your flash!

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

kenpic wrote:

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How does a flash get scuff marks on top?

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Mogul wrote:

How does a flash get scuff marks on top?

Low flying aircraft.

Several things come to mind here. The retailer may have paid very little to buy the used flash. He is not limited by the manufacturer as to pricing. There may be more markup for him with the used unit than the new SB-700. Inventory on the shelf is money tied up and used items may be slow movers at that store. Or they may just want to pass on a good deal. :D

Something to check out? No warranty and at my favorite brick and mortar store there is no return on used items.

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

dennis2146 wrote:

It is a great flash. The only checking I would do is put it on your camera and take photos with it. I got a great deal on a SB 900 last year. It is unpopular because it can stop working due to high use at one time. The 910 was made to fix that problem. As I have no intention of ever using the SB 900 in a high use situation it was a great deal for me. I use it almost every day for macro photography and it works great. I am sure your SB 910 will do the same.

Dennis

Had an older strong flash and it didn't have a heat sensor in it. When I fired off about 50 shots in 15 minutes, I noticed the battery compartment feeling warm.

When I opened the compartment and dumped the batts in my hand, I immediately dropped them.

If I continued, the Batts would have likely melted the compartment. As it was, I had to cool my hand down under a cold water faucet. Those batteries were super hot!

I learned that once and never did it again!