New cameras from Ebay
Nov 8, 2018 15:19:18 #
Just wondering if anyone can shed some light as to why you can purchase a new camera on Ebay at quite a substantial savings compared to sellers on Amazon ? There has got to be some kind of catch 
Nov 8, 2018 15:32:45 #
Most probably a non USA warranty, but could also be a scam.
Nov 8, 2018 15:35:03 #
Could be used or gray market with no US warranty. Buyer beware is the old saying.
Nov 8, 2018 15:36:59 #
Apples to apples, (new USA to new USA) I personally have never seen a huge price difference. Would make me wary if there was.
Does not mean you cannot get a good deal, but check seller carefully.
Does not mean you cannot get a good deal, but check seller carefully.
Nov 8, 2018 15:43:22 #
HardwareGuy wrote:
I would consider 1150 at Adorama to 850 on Ebay a pretty substantial price difference.Apples to apples, (new USA to new USA) I personally have never seen a huge price difference. Would make me wary if there was.
Does not mean you cannot get a good deal, but check seller carefully.
Does not mean you cannot get a good deal, but check seller carefully.
Nov 8, 2018 15:44:50 #
Compare the “what’s in the box” info for a new camera at, say, B&H or Adorama with the same info for the eBay listing.
Nov 8, 2018 15:47:42 #
tdozier3 wrote:
Just wondering if anyone can shed some light as to why you can purchase a new camera on Ebay at quite a substantial savings compared to sellers on Amazon ? There has got to be some kind of catch
As others say gray market, no USA warranty. Also a stripped out box with no battery, charger or neck strap and you buy those separately for 10 times the cost and in the end you pay far more for that good deal with no USA warranty.
Nov 8, 2018 15:52:01 #
Nov 8, 2018 15:57:52 #
Architect1776 wrote:
As others say gray market, no USA warranty. Also a stripped out box with no battery, charger or neck strap and you buy those separately for 10 times the cost and in the end you pay far more for that good deal with no USA warranty.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Deals-Sale-Nikon-D7500-20-9Mp-Digital-Slr-Camera-Body-Only-1581/142416851431?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180518102055%26meid%3D149139aafdb647b0abb93647a83162a4%26pid%3D100971%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D323117244885%26itm%3D142416851431&_trksid=p2481888.c100971.m5488&_trkparms=pageci%3A73f1f14f-e398-11e8-b32a-74dbd1803201%7Cparentrq%3Af51aa2811660aa479f3e4914fff82b95%7Ciid%3A1
Nov 8, 2018 15:58:41 #
Bill_de wrote:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Deals-Sale-Nikon-D7500-20-9Mp-Digital-Slr-Camera-Body-Only-1581/142416851431?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180518102055%26meid%3D149139aafdb647b0abb93647a83162a4%26pid%3D100971%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D323117244885%26itm%3D142416851431&_trksid=p2481888.c100971.m5488&_trkparms=pageci%3A73f1f14f-e398-11e8-b32a-74dbd1803201%7Cparentrq%3Af51aa2811660aa479f3e4914fff82b95%7Ciid%3A1How about a link so we can see what you are talking about?
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Nov 8, 2018 16:18:16 #
Given that these are Halloween deals, are you familiar with the phrase, “Trick or Treat”?
Nov 8, 2018 16:18:42 #
tdozier3 wrote:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Halloween-Deals-Sale-Nikon-D7500-20-9Mp-Digital-Slr-Camera-Body-Only-1581/142416851431?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180518102055%26meid%3D149139aafdb647b0abb93647a83162a4%26pid%3D100971%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D323117244885%26itm%3D142416851431&_trksid=p2481888.c100971.m5488&_trkparms=pageci%3A73f1f14f-e398-11e8-b32a-74dbd1803201%7Cparentrq%3Af51aa2811660aa479f3e4914fff82b95%7Ciid%3A1
If it says “store warranty” it most likely means it is gray market, if repairs are needed, Nikon USA will not touch it.
Buyer beware.
Nov 8, 2018 16:19:32 #
International model - ergo no USA warranty, store warranty.
Nov 8, 2018 16:22:25 #
Bill_de wrote:
How about a link so we can see what you are talking about?
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No warranty. This is not an official import but gray market. Nikon according to other threads will not service this camera even if you offer to pay for the repair.
Even the "Original Packaging" note the way it is written seems suspect and you have no idea what market the camera is for and what is in "Original Packaging" for the intended market? Chances are the other market does not include batteries, charger and strap even though it says "Original" Just not USA original.
'New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details.
You go for it as I really don't care one way or the other as it is not my money or risk."
But I would not go near this with a 10 foot pole as the saying goes.
Nov 8, 2018 16:32:13 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Dngallagher wrote:
If it says “store warranty” it most likely means it is gray market, if repairs are needed, Nikon USA will not touch it.
Buyer beware.
Buyer beware.
The ad actually says International Model so its a grey market camera and Nikon in the USA will not repair it, even for a fee, unless their policy has changed.
Nikon D7500 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - International Model
Nikon En-EL15A Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Nikon Charger
USB Cable
DK-28 Rubber Eyecup
Camera Strap
Body Cap
1 Year Limited Store Warranty
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