Costco Nikon
Jun 3, 2019 08:00:30 #
DaveO wrote:
The big game seems to be kits, extra do-dads or 2-4% "rebates/credits." All ways too work around MSRP.
I suppose it might be possible to see if another popular retailer would do price matching. Personally, I'm more comfortable with shops like B&H, Adorama, Cameta, etc.
I suppose it might be possible to see if another popular retailer would do price matching. Personally, I'm more comfortable with shops like B&H, Adorama, Cameta, etc.
Did you mean extra do-dads for Dad?
Father's Day is just around the corner.
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Jun 3, 2019 08:03:28 #
Bill_de wrote:
Did you mean extra do-dads for Dad?
Father's Day is just around the corner.
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Father's Day is just around the corner.
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I would most likely be demoted first!
Jun 3, 2019 08:30:15 #
While I don't think it's gray market but then the price isn't any better than B&H
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1468787-REG/nikon_13543_d7500_dslr_camera_with.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1468787-REG/nikon_13543_d7500_dslr_camera_with.html
Jun 3, 2019 09:16:12 #
Satman
Loc: Indy
Costco has quotas just like the Rolex dealer,
Costco will,Waranty the product far better than any camera store,, with an instant exchange.from any COSTCO STORE.
Costco does not always answer your questions like a camera store, when the specialist is working,
I have walked out with a new camera, after the old one had a problem 1,000 miles from home.
90% of my Camera money is spent at my local,Roberts Store,
Costco will,Waranty the product far better than any camera store,, with an instant exchange.from any COSTCO STORE.
Costco does not always answer your questions like a camera store, when the specialist is working,
I have walked out with a new camera, after the old one had a problem 1,000 miles from home.
90% of my Camera money is spent at my local,Roberts Store,
Jun 3, 2019 09:31:04 #
qball wrote:
Just wondering Costco has some amazing prices on a Nikon 7500, would that be gray market or not?
Costco is a very good source of cameras and software.
Jun 3, 2019 09:39:55 #
qball wrote:
Just wondering Costco has some amazing prices on a Nikon 7500, would that be gray market or not?
The Costco deal is a good one and I picked it up for a replacement for my D7100. Costco has a 90 day return policy on the camera - no questions asked. I also think that they extend the warranty period but I am not sure. They are not grey market but are US Nikon products with US warranties. Costco backs all their products.
For $200 above the current D7500 camera body price of $799 on the market you get the 2 Kit lenses and two (2) EN-ENL 15a batteries plus a 32m SD card. I was surprised with the lenses in that they are fast to focus and surprising sharp. The 70 - 300 AF - P is sharper at the ends than my Nikkor 18 -200 VR II. But they are plastic so treat them with care. The camera bag is just so-so but usable.
So all in all I think it is a good deal. Plus should you decide you do not like it, you can return it.
Let us know if you pull the trigger.
Jun 3, 2019 09:42:20 #
DaveO wrote:
I would not venture a guess. If they are selling cheaper than the key players, something smells and they won't be an authorized dealer for long.
Costco often has special deals with manufacturers because of their volume sales.
Jun 3, 2019 09:56:03 #
jdub82 wrote:
Costco often has special deals with manufacturers because of their volume sales.
If they buy a lot they can buy them for less from the manufacturers but the manufactures won't let them sell for any significantly less.
Jun 3, 2019 11:19:26 #
BebuLamar wrote:
While I don't think it's gray market but then the price isn't any better than B&H
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1468787-REG/nikon_13543_d7500_dslr_camera_with.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1468787-REG/nikon_13543_d7500_dslr_camera_with.html
Actually for an additional $3 at Costco you get a second battery and SD card. And a 90 day return policy. So I would say the Costco deal is better than B&H.
Jun 3, 2019 11:26:01 #
BebuLamar wrote:
If they buy a lot they can buy them for less from the manufacturers but the manufactures won't let them sell for any significantly less.
The "price" is the same at Nikon USA. Costco throws in:
32GB SD Memory Card
Extra Battery
2 Year Extended Warranty on Camera Body Only
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Jun 3, 2019 11:38:14 #
Drala2k wrote:
Actually for an additional $3 at Costco you get a second battery and SD card. And a 90 day return policy. So I would say the Costco deal is better than B&H.
Yeah OK. I don't have Costco membership so to buy the package I have to pay them $60 first. If I apply for the PayBoo card from B&H they would give me the sales tax back. That's over $80.
Jun 3, 2019 11:43:45 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
BebuLamar wrote:
Yeah OK. I don't have Costco membership so to buy the package I have to pay them $60 first. If I apply for the PayBoo card from B&H they would give me the sales tax back. That's over $80.
But many of us are already Costco members so for us there is no need for an upfront membership fee. The choice become less clear. And Costco has a 90% no questions asked return policy with no restocking fee and I believe an extended warranty.
Jun 3, 2019 13:54:39 #
Satman
Loc: Indy
I bought a new camera, later it failed in Hawaii,
I returned it to Costco, in Hawaii, while on vacation,
I walked out with a new Canon Camera,
No camera store will ever offer that of service,
I returned it to Costco, in Hawaii, while on vacation,
I walked out with a new Canon Camera,
No camera store will ever offer that of service,
Jun 3, 2019 15:48:21 #
jpgto
Loc: North East Tennessee
Be sure it states USA warranty which I believe it does. Others have purchased at Costco with
great success. Good luck,
great success. Good luck,
Jun 3, 2019 19:46:07 #
I bought that package from Costco, complete with USA warranty and no problems. Costco has a very limited selection of photo equipment. But if they have what you want and you don't need their advice about those items, go for it.
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