Does Amazon sell gray market? First let me say I am not buying this. At least, I am not planning on it. Amazon is offering the new Fujifilm XT30 with XC 15-45 and XF 35mm lenses for...

NMGal Loc: NE NM

First let me say I am not buying this. At least, I am not planning on it. Amazon is offering the new Fujifilm XT30 with XC 15-45 and XF 35mm lenses for $1,100.00. Adorama is not offering this combo and B&H is offering it with the 23mm in lieu of the 35 for $1,148.00. The difference is under $50.00. No where in the Amazon ad do I see a mention of gray market or Fuji warranty. Hence, my question. Anyone know, or am I missing something? Thank you

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

How about a link so we can see? Amazon itself is an authorized Fujifilm dealer and as such does not sell gray market Fujifilm products, but Amazon does have thousands of Marketplace vendors, some of which do sell gray market products. Look at "sold by" in the listing.

Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA

In general Amazon or other reputable dealers will plainly say if a lens or camera is grey market. Amazon usually lists the item as “international version” - no warranty unless the seller offers one - usually 30 to 90 days.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

I’m sorry, I don’t know how to get the link. It does say it is sold by and shipped by Amazon.

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

NMGal wrote:

I’m sorry, I don’t know how to get the link. It does say it is sold by and shipped by Amazon.

Just copy the URL in your browser location window, starting with https://...

But if it's sold by Amazon, its not gray market.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Desert Gecko wrote:

Just copy the URL in your browser location window, starting with https://...

But if it's sold by Amazon, its not gray market.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NQQJ1Q7?pf_rd_p=c2945051-950f-485c-b4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=SY2547BHK4CYQK868WM5

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Are you able to ask Amazon or the seller. Get the model and serial number then check out with camera company. I have been stung on Amazon and eBay and am very leery of all transactions. While I always lament the number of paper catalogs, I always regard the senders to be legit. Just a name and url link no longer cut it - such often gets you to that Nigerian Prince’s brother-in-law who sells hoocy coo dolls

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

NMGal wrote:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NQQJ1Q7?pf_rd_p=c2945051-950f-485c-b4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=SY2547BHK4CYQK868WM5

I tried to critically view that ad. First, I didn't see anything that refereed to "international model" and second it is sold and shipped by Amazon. Not a 3rd party seller so, I'd feel comfortable buying if I was so inclined. Not to mention Amqazon's return policy.

repleo Loc: Boston

John_F wrote:

Are you able to ask Amazon or the seller. Get the model and serial number then check out with camera company. I have been stung on Amazon and eBay and am very leery of all transactions. While I always lament the number of paper catalogs, I always regard the senders to be legit. Just a name and url link no longer cut it - such often gets you to that Nigerian Prince’s brother-in-law who sells hoocy coo dolls

Just for the hell of it, I posted a question asking about USA warranty on Amazon. Watch for a reply.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

NMGal wrote:

First let me say I am not buying this. At least, I am not planning on it. Amazon is offering the new Fujifilm XT30 with XC 15-45 and XF 35mm lenses for $1,100.00. Adorama is not offering this combo and B&H is offering it with the 23mm in lieu of the 35 for $1,148.00. The difference is under $50.00. No where in the Amazon ad do I see a mention of gray market or Fuji warranty. Hence, my question. Anyone know, or am I missing something? Thank you

Amazon selling, or shipping from 3rd party?

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Dave327 wrote:

In general Amazon or other reputable dealers will plainly say if a lens or camera is grey market. Amazon usually lists the item as “international version” - no warranty unless the seller offers one - usually 30 to 90 days.

This is true...sometimes.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I can only tell you my experience with Amazon grey market cameras. I have purchased two and in both cases the savings was greater than 25%. Both ads on Amazon were clearly marked, "International Version" and in the description it was clear that there would be no 1 year Mfg warranty. In both cases, other optional warranties were offered. I did not purchase the offered optional warranty but I did notice in both cases the optional warranties also covered dropped camera damage, theft coverage, etc which are not items covered in the normal included Mfg 1 year camera warranty.

However, with regard to your items, with the small amount of savings offered on the Amazon site, I doubt seriously they are grey market.

Just my experience for what it is worth.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

There have been numerous discussions on the Hogg, related to the fact that many of the vendors on Amazon are doing little more than "renting" advertising space on Amazon and are not part of Amazon.

As we speak, Amazon is on a crusade to clean up bunches of vendors.

MDI Mainer

Some (many?) of the third-party vendors do. I just bought a Tamron D iii lens from such a vendor that was described as used-excellent, but was delivered in a sealed factory box. The literature was all in Japanese, Cost was $350 less than US list, about 45%.

Bill_de Loc: US

At B&H ???

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1459615-REG/fujifilm_x_t30_mirrorless_digital_camera.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1460328-REG/fujifilm_x_t30_mirrorless_digital_camera.html

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