What happens to warranties when you move to another country? My wife and I plan to move to the Mediterranean when we retire in a couple of years. Her family is from the middle-east and...

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What happens to warranties when you move to another country?

Feb 8, 2017 12:00:14 #

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

My wife and I plan to move to the Mediterranean when we retire in a couple of years. Her family is from the middle-east and she will be able to see them more frequently. And, to be honest, my family seldom visits me in Philadelphia. They frequently visit my brother, who lives on the water in Charleston, SC. Maybe they will visit me more often, if I live some where more interesting?

Anyway, I was wondering what to do regarding photographic equipment warranties when we move. Do I need to ship back to the USA for work? Can I ship back for work? Anyone have experience with this?

Thanks

Feb 8, 2017 12:07:51 #

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

Pick the costliest item and contact the manufacturer - whatever they say chances are the rest will also say. (you could send an email to all)
I would think in the EU you would probably be OK - if N Africa side maybe not, may be covered by Italy (?).

Alternative may be to insure all risks and 'drop it' when something fails.

Feb 8, 2017 15:09:26 #

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

dsmeltz wrote:

My wife and I plan to move to the Mediterranean wh... (show quote)

Usually they stay the same, are not transferable and you can send the item to the country you moved away from!

Feb 8, 2017 15:59:42 #

Charles 46277 Loc: Fulton County, KY

You can ask the companies?

I suspect (at least here) the authorized dealers try to keep down the gray market by honoring the warranty only those cameras retailed here. However, if you register your purchase with the manufacturer when you bought it, you may get universal warranty coverage. Most people don't do that because we are not required to do it.

Feb 9, 2017 06:38:04 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

dsmeltz wrote:

My wife and I plan to move to the Mediterranean wh... (show quote)

You send the camera to the country of sale for service.

Feb 9, 2017 08:27:15 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dsmeltz wrote:

And, to be honest, my family seldom visits me in Philadelphia. They frequently visit my brother, who lives on the water in Charleston, SC. Maybe they will visit me more often, if I live some where more interesting?

Thanks

We moved to the mountains, three hours away from our families, and they very seldom visited, so it worked!

Contact the camera's service department. They'll have the answer.

Feb 9, 2017 09:27:12 #

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

If it is an international warranty there should be no problem. If it is a USA warranty the chances are excellent you will have to ship camera or lens to this USA for service.

Feb 9, 2017 11:29:09 #

CaptainBobBrown

Hmmm. Just make sure you aren't trying to send from one of the magic 7 countries cuz your equipment will no doubt get pulled off the plane and detained at the airport ... and you'll never be able to follow it to get it back.

Feb 9, 2017 17:34:09 #

twowindsbear

Here's my WAG:

Any warranties you have now will have expired in a 'couple of years' when you move. Any toys you buy after you move will have an 'over there' warranty. Just don't buy any new toys for a while and totally avoid the problem.

Mar 9, 2017 11:12:52 #

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

twowindsbear wrote:

WHAT!!!!! Don't buy STUFF!!!!! I suffer from a serious GAS condition!!! What you are suggesting is simply cruel and unusual!!!! ;)

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