Question about Nikon and repairs (Page 3): Thanks so much for the info! I hope I never need a repair but that makes me feel a little better. There was so much I didn't know before...

StaceyJeannette Loc: Virginia

MT Shooter wrote:

Lenses do not have USA specific SNs

The D5300 is one of the grey market cameras that Nikon allows their "authorized service center" to repair.

Thanks so much for the info! I hope I never need a repair but that makes me feel a little better. There was so much I didn't know before buying a camera, I should have just read these boards for months before buying. I find UHH very interesting and informative, even when people are disagreeing.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

StaceyJeannette wrote:

Thanks so much for the info! I hope I never need a repair but that makes me feel a little better. There was so much I didn't know before buying a camera, I should have just read these boards for months before buying. I find UHH very interesting and informative, even when people are disagreeing.

Most people disagree because half of them have idea what they are talking about! LOL
They just pass on their internet misinformation.

StaceyJeannette Loc: Virginia

MT Shooter wrote:

Most people disagree because half of them have idea what they are talking about! LOL
They just pass on their internet misinformation.

Seems like that happens on every social site/forum I've ever visited. People will be people. It can be entertaining or very maddening. But I really do appreciate this site! I have learned so much in just a couple months, and I love seeing all the beautiful photos.

Again, thanks for replying to my question.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

StaceyJeannette wrote:

Again, thanks for replying to my question.

My pleasure

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

I just send it to Nikon in Canada and they repair any Nikon camera at cost no matter where I purchased it.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes, the wording is confusing. Apparently, you bought your camera through Nikon USA, so it can get regular service: free during the warranty period, and at a cost after warranty. Nikon products do not transfer their warranties to new owners.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Brucej67 wrote:

I just send it to Nikon in Canada and they repair any Nikon camera at cost no matter where I purchased it.

Where did you buy your Nikon?

traderjohn Loc: New York City

repleo wrote:

Nikon and its ridiculous warranty policy again!!! Why do Nikon owners put up with this protectionist garbage? I will never buy a Nikon and I think anybody who does is a total id.....

No! I won't say it - I'll just shake my head in wonder.

SSSHHH

BebuLamar

jerryc41 wrote:

Where did you buy your Nikon?

I asked Nikon and they said if I buy a camera in Japan and bring it back to the US. Nikon will service it. It's not gray.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Thomas Firth wrote:

I have an interesting response from Nikon regardin... (show quote)

NikonUSA does not offer warranty transfer. Most Nikon users know that. They also don't work on or support gray market Nikon cameras. They do a wonderful job on the Nikon cameras purchased from authorized NikonUSA dealers. This is not anything new. NikonUSA and Nikon are separate entities. You might find a camera repair person within the USA but he/she cannot obtain parts for a gray market camer but can get parts for a non-warranty-second-owner repair job. NikonUSA is just protecting their business. If you have a problem, I suggest you write or email Nikon Japan.

turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield

MT Shooter wrote:

What a moronic statement. Clearly you cannot read the english language

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

MT Shooter wrote:

What a moronic statement. Clearly you cannot read the english language

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repleo Loc: Boston

BebuLamar wrote:

I asked Nikon and they said if I buy a camera in Japan and bring it back to the US. Nikon will service it. It's not gray.

Did you ask if they will repair your imported camera if you sell it to someone else? That was the question raised by the OP.
" ....Nikon implies that my Nikon USA D850 camera (becomes) a grey market one after I sell it."

Apparently, I am one of the few here who has read the question, the link provided and understands the English language.

Enough already. Game, Set, Match!

BebuLamar

repleo wrote:

Did you ask if they will repair your imported camera if you sell it to someone else? That was the question raised by the OP.
" ....Nikon implies that my Nikon USA D850 camera (becomes) a grey market one after I sell it."

Apparently, I am one of the few here who has read the question, the link provided and understands the English language.

Enough already. Game, Set, Match!

Import or Gray they will not repair regardless how you get it. A USA model or one I bought from Japan and sell it Nikon will repair but the warranty won't transfer.

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

repleo wrote:

Did you ask if they will repair your imported camera if you sell it to someone else? That was the question raised by the OP.
" ....Nikon implies that my Nikon USA D850 camera (becomes) a grey market one after I sell it."

Apparently, I am one of the few here who has read the question, the link provided and understands the English language.

Enough already. Game, Set, Match!

So what you are saying is that if I purchased a used Nikon camera body, originally sold by a USA authorized Nikon distributor, from, say MPB or KEH, and it’s serial number indicated it was a “USA” model, Nikon will not repair this for me even for a charge and deem it grey market? Where did you get this information?