Swifty Loc: Canfield Ohio

Ask for s/n. Ask manufacturer if is good lens

BebuLamar

I heard they do but they are labeled Nikon.

Swifty Loc: Canfield Ohio

Get the lens s/n. Then check with the manufacturer to see if it is non-grey.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

You notice they don't call it Honest Abes

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

Are you confusing Tamron with Nikon about repairs?
Never heard Tamron had same repair policy as Nikon. I only buy USA EQUIPTMENT

dbrugger25 Loc: Raleigh, NC

I doubt that any reputable camera manufacturer would knowingly sell a second or a defective product unless it was factory serviced to operate and look like it was new. I am retired but when I worked, my company manufactured and sold construction products. Occasionally someone would ask us to sell them a "second" or a slightly damaged product, We absolutely wouldn't do it. The reason was that, once installed, it represented the reputation of our company. An obesever would see it and ask the owner where they got it, The owner would name our company without mentioning that it was blemished and they got a special deal. The observer would remember that it didn't look right and would never buy anything made by our company. If a blemished, damaged or defective product couldn't be made perfect, we destroyed it. Once a reputation for quality is lost, it is almost impossible to regain. That also applies to poor customer service. These days, it amazes me that so many products I buy are defective. That should be unacceptable to everyone and companies that don't abide by quality principles should be forced out of business. That should also apply to service industries like hotels and restaurants.

Perspicacious Loc: CA

I would bet with certainty that it is a scam.