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DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

repleo wrote:

It is really only a problem with Nikon. Don't buy Nikon gear on eBay unless you check out the serial number first.

There are many dealers that are not on Ebay who sell so called grey market items.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/gray-market.page

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/groups/gray-market

Fotoserj Loc: St calixte Qc Ca

Also mean you have to pay big time

2mdman

I purchased a Nikon on Ebay that did not have a US manufacturer's warranty. I was concerned that if I ever had a problem, I could not get it repaired as some people said on this site. I did have an issue though and they repaired it with no problem. Ask the seller what they suggest. You might want to ask for the serial number and go to Nikon's site to see if they'll repair it.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

2mdman wrote:

I purchased a Nikon on Ebay that did not have a US manufacturer's warranty. I was concerned that if I ever had a problem, I could not get it repaired as some people said on this site. I did have an issue though and they repaired it with no problem. Ask the seller what they suggest. You might want to ask for the serial number and go to Nikon's site to see if they'll repair it.

I know of others with the same experience. Problems can arise when some parts are needed from the manufacturer to complete a repair.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Nikon only honors their warranty to those cameras that have been a genuine import into this country. If they will supply parts for cameras bought abroad for other repair stations that I do not know.

chikid68 Loc: Tennesse USA

DNW wrote:

Got to...… http://www.discountcamerarepair.com/

Thanks for the link.
I have it bookmarked for future reference

repleo Loc: Boston

DaveO wrote:

There are many dealers that are not on Ebay who sell so called grey market items.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-store/gray-market.page

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/groups/gray-market

OP asked about purchasing used equipment on eBay.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

repleo wrote:

OP asked about purchasing used equipment on eBay.

My point was not clear. There is no guarantee of US items being sold at any location.

revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson

When I purchase on eBay I ask if the item is made for the American market. I've had no problem in having Canon do repairs.

rjriggins11 Loc: Colorado Springs, CO

grahamfourth wrote:

From what I understand the major manufacturers (e.g. Canon, Nikon, etc.) will only repair equipment that was purchased in the country it was originally destined for. If I purchase used camera equipment from overseas through eBay and at some point in the future it needs repairs, am I out of luck or are there ways to get it repaired?
Thank you in advance for your help - I really appreciate it.

Hi. My name is Rick. I’m the owner and lead technician at Discount Camera Repair and a member in good standing here at the UHH. I’ve been doing repairs for other members here at greatly discounted rates and would be glad to help.

I'd be more than happy to repair your camera equipment and keep the cost as low as possible. If you’re interested, please respond by private message or simply click on the link in my signature below and I'll be happy to help.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

3rdf party or independent repair shops,