Johanna wrote:
I bought it from one of the NY City photo shops, a US model. 18-200mm, F:3.5-5.6, G ED DX with UV filter. No problem, I understand. I live in the high desert on NM, so no fungus and has been kept in a file safe away from dust etc.
I hope you didn't buy it from 42nd Street Photo Shop in NYC. It could be US bought, but still be Gray market.