Nikon No Longers Services the D300? (Page 3): After 39 years is a lot more understandable than after 10 years.

Wenonah Loc: Winona, MN

jerryc41 wrote:

That's surprising, but when you figure how many parts are in that ten-year old camera, how long would Nikon keep producing and stocking all those parts? A few years ago I brought my 39 year old Stihl chain saw to the dealer to have something done. When I picked it up, he said he wouldn't be able to get parts much longer. Still, after more than thirty years, I can't complain, and the saw keeps running.

After 39 years is a lot more understandable than after 10 years.

rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

Hi. My name is Rick. I’m the owner and lead technician at Discount Camera Repair and a member in good standing here at the UHH. I’ve been doing repairs for other members here at greatly discounted rates and would be glad to help.

I'd be more than happy to take care of the D300 for you and keep the cost as low as possible. If you’re interested, please respond by private message.

Drdale55 wrote:

Hello All, br Finally replaced my D300 in June wit... (show quote)

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

ramblinmen wrote:

I don't know what the difference is between the D3... (show quote)

The biggest difference is the D300s added 720p video.

Shutterbugsailer Loc: Staten Island NY (AKA Cincinnati by the Sea)

Wenonah wrote:

After 39 years is a lot more understandable than after 10 years.

But how many people will upgrade a perfectly good chainsaw because of a G.A.S. attack?

MtnMan Loc: ID

romanticf16 wrote:

I believe 7 years is the legal limit on keeping parts available for products in the US? Independent franchised repair shops often stock parts for popular models or buy broken cameras to obtain used parts. In fields like autos and appliances aftermarket parts makers usually jump in "where there is demand".No one is obligated to make parts for all models and products sold after 7 years.

I am not aware of any such legal requirements in the US.

I know there are no parts for Kindles. They don't repair them at all. If in warranty they replace it. If out they offer a small discount on a replacement...which you can easily beat by going to eBay. I don't see why cameras would differ.

As far as I know the US has no requirements for warranties either. It is between you and the seller or maker. As Judge Judy likes to say, "If it isn't in writing it doesn't exist".

That said class action lawsuit lawyers make millions from companies by claiming deceptive advertising or defective products. The so-called class members each get about thirty cents.

MtnMan Loc: ID

rjriggins11 wrote:

Hi. My name is Rick. I’m the owner and lead technician at Discount Camera Repair and a member in good standing here at the UHH. I’ve been doing repairs for other members here at greatly discounted rates and would be glad to help.

I'd be more than happy to take care of the D300 for you and keep the cost as low as possible. If you’re interested, please respond by private message.

Nice to know you are out there. Thanks for the post!

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

MtnMan wrote:

I am not aware of any such legal requirements in t... (show quote)

7 years is the legal requirement to keep “business records”, with 10 years being the minimum for “medical records”. But you’re right. For product warranties, it’s whatever the company wants to do. No regulations as to how long they need to maintain parts. A company can decide, tomorrow, that they will no longer maintain a parts inventory for a particular product and will no longer be servicing that product.

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

kb6kgx wrote:

7 years is the legal requirement to keep “business records”, with 10 years being the minimum for “medical records”. But you’re right. For product warranties, it’s whatever the company wants to do. No regulations as to how long they need to maintain parts. A company can decide, tomorrow, that they will no longer maintain a parts inventory for a particular product and will no longer be servicing that product.

Now the subject has changed, We were discussing Service, not Warranties. My comment on 7 years was for parts availability, not warranties. And that was for US Manufactured products. Since NAFTA so many things have changed it may no longer apply. Our government is doing less and less to protect it's citizens and more and more to line their own pockets with lobbyist money.

Wenonah Loc: Winona, MN

Shutterbugsailer wrote:

But how many people will upgrade a perfectly good chainsaw because of a G.A.S. attack?

Good point.