Nikon's response to Authorized Service Centers: You have a new message. Hi, Bill! Thank you for contacting Nikon. In the past, Nikon did have such a program in place, to have...

Bill_de Loc: US

You have a new message.

Hi, Bill!
Thank you for contacting Nikon.

In the past, Nikon did have such a program in place, to have authorized repair shops. Currently, we do not do that. The only "authorized" repair is through our two Service Centers, one in New York and the other in California.

These locations may have the old promotional materials up to call attention to the fact that they service Nikon hardware that is PNLA (Parts are No Longer Available), or they may be companies that take in cameras for repair and send them into one of our Service Centers in bulk to save on shipping costs.

There is, however, such a thing as authorized dealers for Nikon. A listing of these businesses can be found at the following URL.

https://cdn-6.nikon-cdn.com/where-to-buy/nikon_img_auth_dealers.pdf

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reply to this email or contact us back at 1-800-645-6687. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9am-8pm EST.

Sincerely,
Aaron N.

This email is in response to your message from 5/30/2023:

Authorized Camera Repair facilities

Reference number: 01845056

© 2023 Nikon Inc.
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747

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Bill_de wrote:

You have a new message. br br Hi, Bill! br Thank ... (show quote)

Never spend more on cameras etc etc than you can afford to deposit in the dumpster. I mean that in an "averaged out" way. You may have several pricey items in your kit. They shouldnt all fail prematurely but you should be able to afford to toss one or two into the trash earlier than you actually anticipated.

When something fails, just flip a coin:
Heads: "Replace" wins.
Tails: "Repair" loses.

You say your $6000 camera, now worth 3500 used, is still worth 600 to repair ? Surely it is. You spent foolishly much in the first place and it would even more foolish to back out now. Time to keep calm and carry on.

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Rick from NY Loc: Sarasota FL

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Never spend more on cameras etc etc than you can a... (show quote)

Huh? I have no idea what you are talking about.

Dlloyd Loc: Maryland

Thank you!🤗

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Rick from NY wrote:

Huh? I have no idea what you are talking about.

Neither does he. 😜🤪

Boris77

User ID wrote:

Never spend more on cameras etc etc than you can a... (show quote)

That is why I bought a used $500 camera worth nothing now, and a couple more to throw away when they get dirty.
Similar to buying used rangefinder cameras in the 60s, except that they still work!
Boris

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

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Never spend more on cameras etc etc than you can a... (show quote)

My first two Nikons were purchased new with full warranty. Never have needed service, My next four Nikons were purchased used at about half price and a six month warranty, have never needed service. None are worth sending in for repairs since all are out of warranty and not of high market value any more. Nice to know we have an authorized Nikon service center in town but will probably not use it since mine will become paper weights when they break down.

User ID

Rick from NY wrote:

Huh? I have no idea what you are talking about.

No hey problemo.
Keep calm and carry on.

User ID

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Neither does he. 😜🤪

Cant presume to address everyone. Clearly not at yourself. Its just reality.

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ronpier wrote:

My first two Nikons were purchased new with full warranty. Never have needed service, My next four Nikons were purchased used at about half price and a six month warranty, have never needed service. None are worth sending in for repairs since all are out of warranty and not of high market value any more. Nice to know we have an authorized Nikon service center in town but will probably not use it since mine will become paper weights when they break down.

An economically very rational approach to the acquisition, use, and disposal of gear.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

User ID wrote:

An economically very rational approach to the acquisition, use, and disposal of gear.

Thanks but my only problem is that I never dispose, sell or give away. All cameras get used on a regular basis until someday they may break down. Has not happened yet. They just keep going and going….

Bill_de Loc: US

ronpier wrote:

My first two Nikons were purchased new with full warranty. Never have needed service, My next four Nikons were purchased used at about half price and a six month warranty, have never needed service. None are worth sending in for repairs since all are out of warranty and not of high market value any more. Nice to know we have an authorized Nikon service center in town but will probably not use it since mine will become paper weights when they break down.

You must have missed Nikon's reply. There are no independent "Authorized" Nikon service centers anymore.
I even posted it in bold red in the original post. That info came directly from Nikon the day I posted it.

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ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Bill_de wrote:

You must have missed Nikon's reply. There are no independent "Authorized" Nikon service centers anymore.
I even posted it in bold red in the original post. That info came directly from Nikon the day I posted it.

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Whatever they want to call themselves is fine by me.