Walmart Nikons gray? Leaving my Nikon SLR behind for good. Time for digital (and not just my iPhone!). Getting ready to purchase a D7200 body. Saw online at Walmart for $788.95. Seemed...

wulffm Loc: Maryland

Leaving my Nikon SLR behind for good. Time for digital (and not just my iPhone!). Getting ready to purchase a D7200 body. Saw online at Walmart for $788.95. Seemed too good to be true so I called. They claim it is a US warranty camera with full English manual - not gray market. Nikon & Amazon list at $999, so I'm skeptical.

Excited to get on the D-train!

Anyone know for sure, or how to confirm its not gray?

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

wulffm wrote:

Leaving my Nikon SLR behind for good. Time for digital (and not just my iPhone!). Getting ready to purchase a D7200 body. Saw online at Walmart for $788.95. Seemed too good to be true so I called. They claim it is a US warranty camera with full English manual - not gray market. Nikon & Amazon list at $999, so I'm skeptical.

Excited to get on the D-train!

Anyone know for sure, or how to confirm its not gray?

On the box, above the barcode, is a number D7200 BK__. It should have the letters US at the end.
Check Ken Rockwell's site for clarification: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d7200/D3S_2305-1200.jpg

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

wulffm wrote:

Leaving my Nikon SLR behind for good. Time for digital (and not just my iPhone!). Getting ready to purchase a D7200 body. Saw online at Walmart for $788.95. Seemed too good to be true so I called. They claim it is a US warranty camera with full English manual - not gray market. Nikon & Amazon list at $999, so I'm skeptical.

Excited to get on the D-train!

Anyone know for sure, or how to confirm its not gray?

Jeez,read the ad: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-24.2-MP/44377398

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

wulffm wrote:

Leaving my Nikon SLR behind for good. Time for digital (and not just my iPhone!). Getting ready to purchase a D7200 body. Saw online at Walmart for $788.95. Seemed too good to be true so I called. They claim it is a US warranty camera with full English manual - not gray market. Nikon & Amazon list at $999, so I'm skeptical.

Excited to get on the D-train!

Anyone know for sure, or how to confirm its not gray?

I'd be a bit suspicious. That is less than Costco's (Costco's is a package with two lenses, so not easy to compare directly), and B&H's and Adorama's price of $996.95. Funny, a lot of people are rediscovering film photography.

But it might be legit if Walmart wants them out of their warehouse. There are rumors of that model being near the end of its run. That can be a good thing as you can get better prices.

This makes sense. From another UHH'er "On the box, above the barcode, is a number D7200 BK__. It should have the letters US at the end. Check Ken Rockwell's site for clarification: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d7200/D3S_2305-1200.jpg" Good luck. A great camera choice I might add.

cpeter234 Loc: WA state Lost in South Boston, VA

In the on-line ad, in the "Questions" section, two people answered 'NO'. Do they know for sure? Who knows, but that should at least heighten your suspicion.

NJLen Loc: Freehold, NJ, USA

The ad clearly states that the camera is NOT being sold by Walmart. Walmart includes products from other vendors on its website. It probably receives a commission from the seller. I'd definitely avoid it. Buy from a reputable authorized dealer. The $$$ that you'd save won't mean anything if you have a problem and Nikon USA doesn't support your camera.

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

"Anyone know for sure, or how to confirm its not gray?"

Nikon has long used the first digit of the serial number to indicate region for many of their products. Traditionally, that first digit was used like this:

1 Not used
2 Japan
3 USA
4 Europe (excluding UK)
5 Canada
6 Australia/New Zealand
7 Asia (excluding Japan)
8 United Kingdom
9 Not used

http://www.dslrbodies.com/cameras/camera-articles/nikon-camera-serial-numbers.html

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

DaveO wrote:

Jeez,read the ad: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-24.2-MP/44377398

Directly from the ad:
"Important Made in USA Origin Disclaimer: For certain items sold by Walmart on Walmart.com, the displayed country of origin information may not be accurate or consistent with manufacturer information. For updated, accurate country of origin data, it is recommended that you rely on product packaging or manufacturer information."
You won't know until you see the (verified unopened) box.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

steve_stoneblossom wrote:

Directly from the ad:
"Important Made in USA Origin Disclaimer: For certain items sold by Walmart on Walmart.com, the displayed country of origin information may not be accurate or consistent with manufacturer information. For updated, accurate country of origin data, it is recommended that you rely on product packaging or manufacturer information."
You won't know until you see the (verified unopened) box.

LOL,yes,Steve,that's why I cited the ad! Look at questions,look at reviews,check out the sellers website.....no secrets. Another funny thing is that on their site the camera is $739. So easy to get the magic fingers going on the keyboard,but difficult to look around and read.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

traveler90712 wrote:

"Anyone know for sure, or how to confirm its not gray?"

Nikon has long used the first digit of the serial number to indicate region for many of their products. Traditionally, that first digit was used like this:

1 Not used
2 Japan
3 USA
4 Europe (excluding UK)
5 Canada
6 Australia/New Zealand
7 Asia (excluding Japan)
8 United Kingdom
9 Not used

http://www.dslrbodies.com/cameras/camera-articles/nikon-camera-serial-numbers.html

Not exactly correct, Nikons USA Body serial numbers actually start at "25XXXXX" and go through "39XXXXX".

steve_stoneblossom Loc: Rhode Island, USA

DaveO wrote:

LOL,yes,Steve,that's why I cited the ad! Look at questions,look at reviews,check out the sellers website.....no secrets. Another funny thing is that on their site the camera is $739. So easy to get the magic fingers going on the keyboard,but difficult to look around and read.

Funny, I'm only seeing $788 price here.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

The buyers for Walmart and Sam's Club went a little overboard on purchases of some cameras so they have to discount them to clear out the warehouses. Some Sam's Clubs have put 70Ds on a very steep discount. Last time I was in my local Sam's they had aprx a pallet worth of 70Ds on display and the 80D has been out a year this month.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

steve_stoneblossom wrote:

Funny, I'm only seeing $788 price here.

http://tristatecamera.com/search.php?keywords=nikon+d7200&stores=&x=0&y=0

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Walmart probably purchased a gazillion of each product and prices them to move, quickly. That and could you imagine the legal ramifications if WalMart sold grey market products? That would be worth going to Law School to become a Lawyer just to prosecute the case!

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

DaveO wrote:

Jeez,read the ad: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nikon-24.2-MP/44377398

If you look at that sales posting, the D7200 is NOT sold by Walmart, it is sold by "DIGITAL DIRECT" a very well known grey market Ebay seller.