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Dec 15, 2018 15:28:21   #
jeof1000
 
Planning to buy used nikon 810, with 20,000 shutter count, cosmetics, sensor are prestine and 100% functional, US version. Price at $1325.00. What fo think about the price? Is it fair? Grey market is around $1700 brand new in e-finity which is a good seller. Will i buy the used or go with the new? Thanks

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Dec 15, 2018 15:50:58   #
bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.
 
Id buy theUS used version. Why? if u have a problem u can get the US ver.fixed but not the Grey Mkt
Depending on who youi ask, the lifeof a d810 should go in for work can be between 150,000 , 250,000 even 500,000 clicks.
I have around 20,000 and its just getting broken in.

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Dec 15, 2018 16:12:18   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
jeof1000 wrote:
Planning to buy used nikon 810, with 20,000 shutter count, cosmetics, sensor are prestine and 100% functional, US version. Price at $1325.00. What fo think about the price? Is it fair? Grey market is around $1700 brand new in e-finity which is a good seller. Will i buy the used or go with the new? Thanks

I believe that you will be happy with the used D810 if you are OK with the seller. That's a good deal for the camera as described.

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Dec 15, 2018 16:27:54   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Don’t buy grey market.
I’ ve seen used Nikon D 810’s with 20k shutter counts on Fred Miranda for less. This one sold for $1000.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1574744/#14690919

I use one myself.
Great camera!

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Dec 15, 2018 16:34:10   #
rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA
 
jeof1000 wrote:
Planning to buy used nikon 810, with 20,000 shutter count, cosmetics, sensor are prestine and 100% functional, US version. Price at $1325.00. What fo think about the price? Is it fair? Grey market is around $1700 brand new in e-finity which is a good seller. Will i buy the used or go with the new? Thanks


I would not touch a grey market Nikon with a 10' lens. 20k shutter actuations, in a camera with the potential for 150,000 shutter cycles is just about broken in. Before you buy the used, get the serial number and confirm that it is indeed a US model.

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Dec 15, 2018 17:20:21   #
joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois
 
jeof1000 wrote:
Planning to buy used nikon 810, with 20,000 shutter count, cosmetics, sensor are prestine and 100% functional, US version. Price at $1325.00. What fo think about the price? Is it fair? Grey market is around $1700 brand new in e-finity which is a good seller. Will i buy the used or go with the new? Thanks


I'd buy the new gray market providing it comes with all the accessories. You can get GM cameras repaired in the US if need be, although the chances are remote that it will ever need repair.

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Dec 15, 2018 18:06:19   #
jeof1000
 
He bought it at b&h. So i know it's US version.

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Dec 15, 2018 19:23:53   #
Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx
 
Stay with a US version so you've got good options for repair if needed. Its more important about who you buy it from. Make sure they are reputable and that you can return it if its not working out for you and make sure you thoroughly check out all functions quickly after getting it. As far as pricing goes, check Adorama, KEH, Ebay and Amazon for an idea on used pricing.

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Dec 15, 2018 20:37:28   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
joer wrote:
I'd buy the new gray market providing it comes with all the accessories. You can get GM cameras repaired in the US if need be, although the chances are remote that it will ever need repair.

I am very big on purchaser's choice, and also have believed that it is not likely that a camera will need repair. But my D850, which I bought in August, has developed a problem in which the optical viewfinder mask will not clear completely after being set to an exposure format other than DX. All will clear except the last one...1.2:1. So the two edges of the viewfinder (representing the 3mm at each end of the sensor) are continuously blocked by the mask, even when I'm shooting and recording FX images. After discussions with Nikon, I'm set up to return it for warranty repair as soon as the Christmas season is over.

You can imagine that I've revised my thinking about the likelihood of failures of equipment and the overall level of risk associated with purchasing non-supported versions. Best guess is that repair will either require replacement of the main control board, with the microprocessor, or else the LCD screen and associated circuitry inside the optical viewfinder. Neither of these will be trivial repairs and either would be very costly if I had to pay.

So think carefully and decide wisely.

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Dec 15, 2018 21:30:48   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
jeof1000 wrote:
He bought it at b&h. So i know it's US version.


B and H sells grey, so don't make any assumptions.

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Dec 15, 2018 21:31:20   #
Leitz Loc: Solms
 
jeof1000 wrote:
Planning to buy used nikon 810, with 20,000 shutter count, cosmetics, sensor are prestine and 100% functional, US version. Price at $1325.00. What fo think about the price? Is it fair? Grey market is around $1700 brand new in e-finity which is a good seller. Will i buy the used or go with the new? Thanks

I think you don't think.

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Dec 16, 2018 05:46:48   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
jeof1000 wrote:
Planning to buy used nikon 810, with 20,000 shutter count, cosmetics, sensor are prestine and 100% functional, US version. Price at $1325.00. What fo think about the price? Is it fair? Grey market is around $1700 brand new in e-finity which is a good seller. Will i buy the used or go with the new? Thanks


Price is fair considering you are paying about a third of what it cost new. The Nikon D810 is a wonderful camera and you will enjoy it. MAKE SURE IT IS A USA MODEL. Most US serial numbers start with a 2, but not always.

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Dec 16, 2018 07:02:43   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I would forget about the gray market camera. If it needs work, you're out of luck - and you'd be paying more for it.

Recent sales on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nikon+d810&_sacat=31388&LH_Savings=1&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=3000

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Dec 16, 2018 08:20:09   #
NormanTheGr8 Loc: Racine, Wisconsin
 
I think you should list the actual subject so we have a better idea what your question is, it also helps someone doing a search locate answers to questions already asked

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Dec 16, 2018 08:46:31   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
Shutters today are made to actuate at least 150,000 times. Buying a genuine import means that anything wrong with the camera in the future will guarantee you service from Nikon.

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