Did I get ripped off by Buydig.com? Is it USA warranty or grey market?
Apr 8, 2016 19:12:23 #
A couple of days ago, I took the advice of several of you and went to NIKONUSA and registered the D7100. Nothing happened until today. Their website rcognized my camera as being a registered USA warranty product. My whole concern from the beginning was will I be able to get the camera fixed by NIKONUSA. I appreciate the help that many of you provided and for the curmudgeons who spate negative comments I hope that Karma doesn't get the better of you.
Finally, I wish to apologize to BuyDig.com for doubting that they sold me a grey market product. Controversy is now over, Rongnongno.
Finally, I wish to apologize to BuyDig.com for doubting that they sold me a grey market product. Controversy is now over, Rongnongno.
Apr 8, 2016 19:43:51 #
Dziadzi wrote:
A couple of days ago, I took the advice of several... (show quote)
I'm glad you got all your questions and concerns answered.
It's a good deal you also got your Camera Registered with Nikon.
Craig
Apr 8, 2016 20:29:10 #
Apr 8, 2016 20:39:27 #
CraigFair wrote:
Your USA serial number will start with a 30, it's that simple.
I have had several Nikon's D5100, D5200, D5300, D600 and D800E.
Craig
I have had several Nikon's D5100, D5200, D5300, D600 and D800E.
Craig
Not necessarily. There are exceptions.
Apr 8, 2016 21:30:51 #
Mogul wrote:
Not necessarily. There are exceptions.
There are no exceptions all USA Cameras serial #'s start with 30.
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
Apr 8, 2016 23:20:16 #
CraigFair wrote:
I'm glad you got all your questions and concerns answered.
It's a good deal you also got your Camera Registered with Nikon.
Craig
It's a good deal you also got your Camera Registered with Nikon.
Craig
Thanks, Craig. All is well with the world. :lol:
Apr 8, 2016 23:48:02 #
CraigFair wrote:
There are no exceptions all USA Cameras serial #'s start with 30.
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
Per http://www.dslrbodies.com/cameras/camera-articles/nikon-camera-serial-numbers.html (Note that other citations of this information are available.)
"Note: it appears that Nikon hasnt changed the number of digits in most serial numbers, which as product quantities increased in the digital age, has caused Nikon to have to abandon the clear logic they formerly used. For example, with the D7100, Nikon started using the 25xxxxx code for US bodies; it appears that Nikon has been adjusting many of their previous serial numbers to give them plenty of room for US and European bodies, and since the US D7100 number comes after the initial number for the much smaller Japanese market, it makes some sense to "steal" some of the Japan numbers."
In addition, shortages in the US have resulted in cameras destined for other countries being sent to the US; Nikon in Japan has made notations of those serial numbers to allow US warranties.
Apr 9, 2016 00:53:33 #
CraigFair wrote:
There are no exceptions all USA Cameras serial #'s start with 30.
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
The serial number of my D7100 begins with 25.
Apr 9, 2016 14:27:14 #
mikeysaling wrote:
What a load of big girls blouses - if the camera needs repair - send it to Nikon - if they won't repair it - chuck it and buy another one . If the camera does not need repair - what the # is all this about.
Like he said, he'd rest easier knowing. I think I'd want to know too.
Apr 9, 2016 15:06:55 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Like he said, he'd rest easier knowing. I think I'd want to know too.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 13, 2018 07:24:55 #
Since it came from an authorized dealer, in a gold box, and it had all the bits and pieces, it's probably a genuine USA Nikon. The price is another indicator. If a dealer is selling a camera for a lot less than other dealers, it's gray market - or used.
Nov 13, 2018 07:31:28 #
CraigFair wrote:
There are no exceptions all USA Cameras serial #'s start with 30.
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
Interesting. I've bought over two dozen Nikon DSLRs, and most S/Ns began with 30, but some began with 31, 32, 33, etc. A refurbished D3100 began with 40, and that had just 50 actuations on the shutter.
Nov 13, 2018 07:32:22 #
SharpShooter wrote:
DZ, if the warranty period is over it doesn't much matter, it's just any other camera now.
Though I keep hearing that Nikon won't even work on an import even for a fee!
That's getting pretty low!!! Good luck
SS
Though I keep hearing that Nikon won't even work on an import even for a fee!
That's getting pretty low!!! Good luck
SS
That's because you shoot Canon. With Nikon if you have a gray market camera and you need repair they don't repair it.
Nov 13, 2018 07:57:16 #
hj
Loc: Florida
So, you're contradicting MTShooter?
CraigFair wrote:
There are no exceptions all USA Cameras serial #'s start with 30.
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
Any other # is a grey market Camera.
Craig
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