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Aug 26, 2018 13:58:09 #
donald4u
Loc: California
Watch out. Check out this customer. How Not to buy a camera on the internet. He was going to buy a Canon T3. In the fine print it said import model. After the transaction was made they called him and said well you know its an import. The language is in Japanese. And for some extra money they can do an upgrade and fix it. When something is to good to be true. It often is. Buyer beware.
Aug 26, 2018 14:01:49 #
donald4u wrote:
Yes, and they are also known for bait and switch. They are a vendor to avoid. Stick with the reliable ones like B&H and Adorama.Watch out. Check out this customer. How Not to buy a camera on the internet. He was going to buy a Canon T3. In the fine print it said import model. After the transaction was made they called him and said well you know its an import. The language is in Japanese. And for some extra money they can do an upgrade and fix it. When something is to good to be true. It often is. Buyer beware.
Aug 26, 2018 14:44:55 #
Not that I have anything against B&H or Adorama, I've purchased from both, but there are lots of other reputable places to purchase camera gear. I implore everyone to find out what is in their local area first. As I have mentioned on several occasions, Best Buy is actually a pretty good place to buy cameras, if you have done your research and know what you are looking for. Stores like Staples and Office Depot are pretty good for printers and certain periferals. I've actually found some great deals at Walmart. I've even paid a little extra to purchase from a small local shop because I believe in small local business. Also, a lot of small local camera shops do business on the internet. If you live in Billings Hill Maine and your local camera store doesn't have what you need, go on the internet. Maybe a local camera store in Billings Montana does. Support small business, it's one of the many things that makes America great.
Aug 26, 2018 20:41:49 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Nothing in my local area. Best Buy shutdown.Not that I have anything against B&H or Adoram... (show quote)
Aug 26, 2018 22:14:23 #
donald4u
Loc: California
Nothing really close to me either. I do have Best Buys and the kids are well. Know what you want. Do your homework. Southern Calif. Has Sammys and Pauls Camera. We used to have alot of camera stores in the San Fernando Valley.
Aug 26, 2018 23:09:05 #
kf6pog
Loc: Banning CA 92220
Now that I have purchased second hand a D3100 and two lens, how can I find out if they are grey market items?
Aug 27, 2018 14:21:30 #
kf6pog wrote:
Now that I have purchased second hand a D3100 and two lens, how can I find out if they are grey market items?
It really doesn't matter since there is no warranty. If you are worried Nikon won't service the camera, if it needs service either take it to an independent facility or depending on the problem, it may be more cost effective to simply replace it.
Remember, there is no difference in quality between grey and non grey product, just the importer.
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