"NEW" lens on Ebay CAUTION
Aug 13, 2013 07:22:48 #
[quote=MT Shooter]There seem to be many lenses being sold on Ebay as "NEW" by individuals who buy a kit and then sell off the lens since they do not want or need it........
MT, thanks for the info. This is something that I was unaware of and may come in handy in the future.
MT, thanks for the info. This is something that I was unaware of and may come in handy in the future.
Aug 13, 2013 07:46:41 #
This is nothing new ........ Nikon is the same way. Buy from Authorized Dealer to have a warranty. Even if buy an camera or lens with a blank warranty card you still need a valid receipt from an Authorized Dealer. Unfortunately you must play their game or forfeit the warranty.
Aug 13, 2013 08:12:09 #
MT Shooter wrote:
There seem to be many lenses being sold on Ebay as... (show quote)
This is the Canon warranty.
http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/support/warranty/warranty_EF_lenses.pdf
Aug 13, 2013 08:22:05 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
What happens if a camera is given as a gift and the camera breaks under warranty?
Aug 13, 2013 08:28:10 #
Ebay :
What amazes me is the silly prices some lens are sold for on Ebay.
For the same price or little more used lens are around from a lot of authorised dealers. Aside form the warranty there is the issue of mould etc.
Just don't understand it !!!
What amazes me is the silly prices some lens are sold for on Ebay.
For the same price or little more used lens are around from a lot of authorised dealers. Aside form the warranty there is the issue of mould etc.
Just don't understand it !!!
Aug 13, 2013 08:30:49 #
Hammer wrote:
Ebay :
What amazes me is the silly prices some lens are sold for on Ebay.
For the same price or little more used lens are around from a lot of authorised dealers. Aside form the warranty there is the issue of mould etc.
Just don't understand it !!!
What amazes me is the silly prices some lens are sold for on Ebay.
For the same price or little more used lens are around from a lot of authorised dealers. Aside form the warranty there is the issue of mould etc.
Just don't understand it !!!
Right! Many times, there will be cameras and lenses "Buy it Now" listed for ridiculous prices, when above and below are identical items selling for much less. I could never understand that.
Aug 13, 2013 08:31:47 #
sueyeisert wrote:
What happens if a camera is given as a gift and the camera breaks under warranty?
All makers seem to require these days - makers of anything - is proof of purchase (for the date) and a copy of the warranty card.
Aug 13, 2013 08:33:19 #
They are looking for "suckers"...
jerryc41 wrote:
Right! Many times, there will be cameras and lenses "Buy it Now" listed for ridiculous prices, when above and below are identical items selling for much less. I could never understand that.
Aug 13, 2013 08:51:47 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
They are looking for "suckers"...
And it looks like they can find them ! Surely someone buying a high end lens etc wold research the market?
Aug 13, 2013 08:55:59 #
wrr wrote:
Interesting, I just called Canon repair at 1‐800‐828‐4040 and gave them this scenario, saying that I planned on buying this lens from a friend. That the lens was new, had the USA warranty card, would the warranty transfer over to me. The answer was yes it sure would...the rep was very friendly and knowledgable, said he understood my concerns but indeed the warranty would be valid.
So whats up with that?
So whats up with that?
Just as an addition, any time I've called any company regarding information that I may need in the future, I always not the person with whom I spoke, the day and time of the conversation. In some cases, I've even asked for a letter stating "whatever" we discussed. That information can come in handy in the future, if needed.
--Bob
Aug 13, 2013 09:04:48 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Are other major manufacturers warranty's similar or the same or is this a Canon policy only? Anyone?
Aug 13, 2013 09:06:53 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
I can think of a couple of reasons.
1)The expensive "buy it now" ones might be dummy plants to make the other stuff look like a bargain.
2)Say you have a lens that cost you and everyone else that is selling it $600. Everyone cuts to the lowest common denominator and profit works out to be $1.50 per sale.
That's tough, thats tight.
Start up another company and list them there at $800. You won't sell anywhere near as many, but one sale will get you 13,333% as much profit.
1)The expensive "buy it now" ones might be dummy plants to make the other stuff look like a bargain.
2)Say you have a lens that cost you and everyone else that is selling it $600. Everyone cuts to the lowest common denominator and profit works out to be $1.50 per sale.
That's tough, thats tight.
Start up another company and list them there at $800. You won't sell anywhere near as many, but one sale will get you 13,333% as much profit.
jerryc41 wrote:
Right! Many times, there will be cameras and lenses "Buy it Now" listed for ridiculous prices, when above and below are identical items selling for much less. I could never understand that.
Aug 13, 2013 09:12:01 #
sirlensalot wrote:
Are other major manufacturers warranty's similar or the same or is this a Canon policy only? Anyone?
Its an industry standard. You cannot get warranty work without the card and original proof of purchase.
Aug 13, 2013 09:29:28 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
They are looking for "suckers"...
And there are quite a few....
As per P.T. Barnum
;-)
Aug 13, 2013 09:32:32 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
sueyeisert wrote:
What happens if a camera is given as a gift and the camera breaks under warranty?
If you're giving the gift ask for a gift receipt if you received it as a gift and there is no gift receipt you either need to ask for one or just be grateful for the gift and pay for any repairs that are needed down the line. The bottom line is you'll need proof of purchase under most anybody's warranty policy.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.