Did I get ripped off by Buydig.com? Is it USA warranty or grey market?
Apr 6, 2016 23:06:56 #
More to the point, why didn't you register online or send in the card 2 years ago when you got it?
The first thing I do with a new camera, lens or other major product is register the warranty. If I don't already have an account with that company I set one up then register. Among other things that gets me the downloadable utilities, apps and firmware updates. Plus notifications and, yes, ads, but I have a delete key for those.
The first thing I do with a new camera, lens or other major product is register the warranty. If I don't already have an account with that company I set one up then register. Among other things that gets me the downloadable utilities, apps and firmware updates. Plus notifications and, yes, ads, but I have a delete key for those.
Apr 7, 2016 00:08:42 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Quite frankly if you paid full price for it why did you select an outfit that you now seem to denounce?
There is one born every day. You were born long ago but that was for your not only ill considered choice of re-seller but also your willingness to make yourself appear as the victim of a fraud. Maybe you were, maybe you were not but honestly? It is your fault.
Next time select a reputable dealer.
There ends the non-controversy.
There is one born every day. You were born long ago but that was for your not only ill considered choice of re-seller but also your willingness to make yourself appear as the victim of a fraud. Maybe you were, maybe you were not but honestly? It is your fault.
Next time select a reputable dealer.
There ends the non-controversy.
I believe that I bought it via Amazon.com. Therein lies my problem.
Apr 7, 2016 00:11:03 #
MT Shooter wrote:
If the first two digits of the SN are 25 thru 39 it's USA, anything else is grey market. Simple as that.
Thanks, Shooter, first 2 digits are "25". :)
Apr 7, 2016 00:12:59 #
WNYShooter wrote:
Buydig is an authorized Nikon dealer. I've easily purchased >$10,000 from them over the last decade. Never had an issue- in fact, they have been exceptional. Here's Nikon's list of current dealers: http://cdn-6.nikon-cdn.com/where-to-buy/nikon_img_auth_dealers.pdf
That's what had me worried, Shooter. I looked at that very website and didn't see BuyDig.com listed. At the time, in 2013, I believe they were.
Apr 7, 2016 00:17:30 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Quite frankly if you paid full price for it why did you select an outfit that you now seem to denounce?
There is one born every day. You were born long ago but that was for your not only ill considered choice of re-seller but also your willingness to make yourself appear as the victim of a fraud. Maybe you were, maybe you were not but honestly? It is your fault.
Next time select a reputable dealer.
There ends the non-controversy.
There is one born every day. You were born long ago but that was for your not only ill considered choice of re-seller but also your willingness to make yourself appear as the victim of a fraud. Maybe you were, maybe you were not but honestly? It is your fault.
Next time select a reputable dealer.
There ends the non-controversy.
At the time I made the purchase (2013) the reviews were not so bad as they are nowadays, Ron. I usually buy from Adorama. Years ago, I did buy my initial Konica equipment (and Konica-Minolta) from BuyDig.com.
Apr 7, 2016 00:18:37 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Look atvthe box the camera came. It will show "US" on the space where the serial number is, if it is a U.S. Model.
I don't see "US" anywhere near the serial number on the box.
Apr 7, 2016 01:14:15 #
Dziadzi wrote:
I don't see "US" anywhere near the serial number on the box.
Look at the end of the box where the serial number isshown. To the leftof the SN you will see, in your case, D7100, and directly above it you will se the letters BK, followed by the letters US. If that isn't there, it most likely is a grey market unit. I just looked at the box my D7200 came in.
Apr 7, 2016 03:13:52 #
Dziadzi wrote:
I have been on my computer all day today looking u... (show quote)
I bought a refurbished 6D from them almost 2 years ago. The grey market 6D's don't have wireless and GPS. Mine did. That's how I was able to tell it wasn't grey market. They are an authorized Canon and Nikon dealer. No problems for me. I registered my warranty without any problem.
Apr 7, 2016 04:08:46 #
jethro779 wrote:
USA warranty for Nikon cameras is for one year. Lenses are for 5 years.
The best way to find out if your camera is USA is to create an account at NikonUSA.com and register your camera. If it is grey market they will tell you then.
The best way to find out if your camera is USA is to create an account at NikonUSA.com and register your camera. If it is grey market they will tell you then.
Though a lot of you have given excellent advice, I did what Jethro suggested. Hopefully in a couple of days, the verdict will be in. For those of you who think that I am fighting windmills, I just want to know the real answer. Okay, so the year is up, the point is moot, however, I will sleep better knowing the truth.
Apr 7, 2016 05:21:57 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Years ago I purchased equipment from them and they were fine.I've actually passed their store in New Jersey.
WNYShooter wrote:
Buydig is an authorized Nikon dealer. I've easily purchased >$10,000 from them over the last decade. Never had an issue- in fact, they have been exceptional. Here's Nikon's list of current dealers: http://cdn-6.nikon-cdn.com/where-to-buy/nikon_img_auth_dealers.pdf
Apr 7, 2016 06:19:40 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Wingpilot wrote:
Look atvthe box the camera came. It will show "US" on the space where the serial number is, if it is a U.S. Model.
Not always the case. My new Nikon 70-200 2.8 from B&H did not. And, did not have a US in front of the serial number. I checked with them and the warranty card reads US warranty. In fact it has the 5 year US warranty. This is the first time this has happened as all my other lenses have the US in front of the serial number.
Apr 7, 2016 06:29:10 #
I think this may help explain the differences.
http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/authorized-unauthorized-dealers-and-grey-market-explained/
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http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/authorized-unauthorized-dealers-and-grey-market-explained/
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Dziadzi wrote:
I have been on my computer all day today looking u... (show quote)
Apr 7, 2016 06:40:44 #
jethro779 wrote:
USA warranty for Nikon cameras is for one year. Lenses are for 5 years.
The best way to find out if your camera is USA is to create an account at NikonUSA.com and register your camera. If it is grey market they will tell you then.
The best way to find out if your camera is USA is to create an account at NikonUSA.com and register your camera. If it is grey market they will tell you then.
Right. That's how I found out my D90 was gray market years ago. I returned it for a refund.
Apr 7, 2016 07:01:57 #
Dziadzi wrote:
I have been on my computer all day today looking u... (show quote)
Buy dig.com is an authorized USA nikon dealer of whom I have purchased cameras and lenses in the past. Their customer service is top notch and I'm sure they sold you a legitimate camera. Cameras carry 1 year warranty, lenses are registrable for an extended 4 years after the 1 year on the lens expires making the lens 5 years. I even purchased a nikon refurb from them which is excellent and had 12 clicks on it!
Apr 7, 2016 07:10:18 #
Ken Rockwell has an article about gray market. He shows what to check for to identify Nikon gray market. Scroll down to where he shows the photo of the Nikon box in this link.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/gray-market.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/gray-market.htm
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