White Box
Aug 17, 2021 11:53:43 #
I just got a delivery of a new Canon lens, fine. It was described as being in a white box, and came WITHOUT any warantee card, but with a bill of sale. THIS IS FROM A VERY RELIABLE STORE. Did I just buy a grey market item? Anyone know? thanks, Ed
Aug 17, 2021 11:55:06 #
Aug 17, 2021 11:59:14 #
I rcvd exactly what I ordered , a Canon L lens. I have bought tons of Canon lenses over the years but always think I got a warantee card, tho I am not sure. & it being describes as a white box confuses me, tho sometime I am self confusing....
Aug 17, 2021 12:01:57 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
With Nikon often a white box is a lens that was taken from a kit and sold separately.
Aug 17, 2021 12:03:07 #
ek2lckd wrote:
I rcvd exactly what I ordered , a Canon L lens. I have bought tons of Canon lenses over the years but always think I got a warantee card, tho I am not sure. & it being describes as a white box confuses me, tho sometime I am self confusing....
"White box" typically means a lens separated from a bundled camera and kit. Whether that includes a warranty card and / or a US model should have been mentioned in the sales offer and / or confirmed before purchase. It's not exactly the same as purchasing new, as you probably noticed in the price difference. When you contacted the vendor, what did they say?
Aug 17, 2021 12:04:40 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
With Nikon often a white box is a lens that was taken from a kit and sold separately.
ok,but over the years I am almost positive that Canon keeps s/n of lenses and owners on file. I am just confuse as what and why..
Aug 17, 2021 12:06:51 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
"White box" typically means a lens separated from a bundled camera and kit. Whether that includes a warranty card and / or a US model should have been mentioned in the sales offer and / or confirmed before purchase. It's not exactly the same as purchasing new, as you probably noticed in the price difference. When you contacted the vendor, what did they say?
I did not contact the vendor. some how I trust youse guys more... the price was $998 for f4L 24-105mm is usm canon lens. I did not price shop.
Aug 17, 2021 12:08:32 #
ek2lckd wrote:
I did not contact the vendor. some how I trust youse guys more...
If you think Canon has a list of lens owners and serial numbers, I've got some property in Florida I'd like to talk to you about ... a real deal.
Aug 17, 2021 12:12:02 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you think Canon has a list of lens owners and serial numbers, I've got some property in Florida I'd like to talk to you about ... a real deal.
pretty sure they used to for warantee purposes..... do I need water wings fer the property???
Aug 17, 2021 12:13:10 #
ek2lckd wrote:
pretty sure they used to for warantee purposes..... do I need water wings fer the property???
If you won't contact the vendor about a lens you bought, I'm pretty sure you won't chase me either.
Aug 17, 2021 12:15:27 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you won't contact the vendor about a lens you bought, I'm pretty sure you won't chase me either.
yeh, I been around a long long time, my jar of vasaline is almost empty
Aug 17, 2021 12:22:22 #
Aug 17, 2021 12:26:39 #
I asked them (chat), I was 17 in line, then they were gone.....look like I gonna run out of vasaline, they are a pretty good house (B&H) I am really surprised...
Aug 17, 2021 12:41:32 #
ek2lckd wrote:
I just got a delivery of a new Canon lens, fine. It was described as being in a white box, and came WITHOUT any warantee card, but with a bill of sale. THIS IS FROM A VERY RELIABLE STORE. Did I just buy a grey market item? Anyone know? thanks, Ed
Just call B&H, they're honest and will clear up your worries promptly.
Aug 17, 2021 12:45:47 #
yeh well, I did and they did, I bought a GREY market item, that is what white box means....I guess....
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