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Nov 4, 2021 06:53:53   #
Walkabout08
 
I guess I don’t understand value, why pray tell does having a box to accompany the lens/camera increase the value?

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Nov 4, 2021 07:12:08   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Don’t second guess your deal; enjoy the lens. The value of the lens is what you can sell it for today.

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Nov 4, 2021 07:30:08   #
wide2tele Loc: Australia
 
On the used market the box certainly wouldn't be of the same value. Here's quickly what happened.
The 24-120 lens I originally got that matched it's original box, I found was not new, it had been used. Likely returned for whatever reason. I complained and demanded another lens. To get a new lens in box would've cost me full price and they didn't have another in stock so would have to order it. They offered to give me a 24-120 kit lens from a D850 package. The lens like this came in at 40% of it's full price. I said fine, I'll lose the box for a 60% saving. After a little more discussion, I talked them into giving me the box that came with the lens I returned. They gave in, I got a box as well and the only issue is the lens serial and box serial don't match.

If I took a boxed lens, they would have had to charge 60% more.

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Nov 4, 2021 07:59:19   #
mindzye Loc: WV
 
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I purchased a used Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8E ED VR lens yesterday from a local camera store. The sales rep said the lens was a display unit that sat in a large behind the counter display case in another one of their stores. Cosmetically the lens is spotless both externally and internally; absolutely no dust. The sales rep said they couldn't sell it as new because the box and accompanying paper work and other content had been lost but for all intents and purposes, it's a brand new lens. It certainly looks brand new. Anyway, I paid $1500 for the lens and was wondering if I got a good deal. I know they retail for up to $2100, but that's with the box and other materials and factory warranty. I'm not concerned much about the warranty because I've never had issues with any of my Nikkor lenses. The lens did come with both caps and the hood.
I purchased a used Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8E ED VR lens ... (show quote)


It appears then the only way to know if you Truly have a 'good deal' is to compare boxes! Of course you have to take into consideration the complimentary hood and lens caps.....

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Nov 4, 2021 08:00:51   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I purchased a used Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8E ED VR lens yesterday from a local camera store. The sales rep said the lens was a display unit that sat in a large behind the counter display case in another one of their stores. Cosmetically the lens is spotless both externally and internally; absolutely no dust. The sales rep said they couldn't sell it as new because the box and accompanying paper work and other content had been lost but for all intents and purposes, it's a brand new lens. It certainly looks brand new. Anyway, I paid $1500 for the lens and was wondering if I got a good deal. I know they retail for up to $2100, but that's with the box and other materials and factory warranty. I'm not concerned much about the warranty because I've never had issues with any of my Nikkor lenses. The lens did come with both caps and the hood.
I purchased a used Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8E ED VR lens ... (show quote)


Why are you asking if you got a good deal?

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Nov 4, 2021 08:07:37   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Must be a different one. It's listed at $2099.95 on the Nikon website.


$.05.

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Nov 4, 2021 08:08:32   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I purchased a used Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8E ED VR lens yesterday from a local camera store. The sales rep said the lens was a display unit that sat in a large behind the counter display case in another one of their stores. Cosmetically the lens is spotless both externally and internally; absolutely no dust. The sales rep said they couldn't sell it as new because the box and accompanying paper work and other content had been lost but for all intents and purposes, it's a brand new lens. It certainly looks brand new. Anyway, I paid $1500 for the lens and was wondering if I got a good deal. I know they retail for up to $2100, but that's with the box and other materials and factory warranty. I'm not concerned much about the warranty because I've never had issues with any of my Nikkor lenses. The lens did come with both caps and the hood.
I purchased a used Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8E ED VR lens ... (show quote)


Are you asking for our opinion or are you just making a statement? I am confused.

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Nov 4, 2021 08:18:05   #
Strange
 
Keep your receipt, Nikon lens come with a five year warranty. With the receipt you can still get coverage at Nikon.

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Nov 4, 2021 08:40:06   #
starlifter Loc: Towson, MD
 
I know it's "only" a Tamron but I got a brand new 24-70 2.8 G2 with all the goodies for $1200. I also have 3 other Tamron that work exceptionally well.

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Nov 4, 2021 09:24:51   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Too bad I bought it in PA and not DE.


Save that sales tax!

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Nov 4, 2021 10:00:22   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Retired CPO wrote:
Well, you know that box is worth at least $500.


I'd pay as much as $550!

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Nov 4, 2021 10:02:30   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
There are various versions of that lens, but you got the latest, right? Below is a link to recent sales of used lenses on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=nikon+70-200mm&_sacat=0&LH_ItemCondition=3000&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&Brand=Nikon&_dcat=3323

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Nov 4, 2021 14:03:55   #
rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
 
mindzye wrote:
It appears then the only way to know if you Truly have a 'good deal' is to compare boxes! Of course you have to take into consideration the complimentary hood and lens caps.....


I'm pretty sure the complimentary hood and caps were included in the cost of the lens.

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Nov 4, 2021 14:19:10   #
rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
 
billnikon wrote:
Are you asking for our opinion or are you just making a statement? I am confused.


Judging from your numerous locations, I can understand why you may be confused.
UHH is a social media website. It's all about conversation. Without conversation, UHH would serve no purpose and cease to exist.

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Nov 4, 2021 14:42:27   #
khildy Loc: Brownsburg, IN
 
Retired CPO wrote:
Well, you know that box is worth at least $500.


😂

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