variable refurbished camera pricing (Page 2): I sell professional camcorders. Sony Panasonic for example. You are correct. When a dealer orders a demo unit or one to "show" and one to...

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

dsmeltz wrote:

The Adorama one I saw was a refurbished DEMO. I wonder if that makes a difference?

I sell professional camcorders. Sony Panasonic for example. You are correct. When a dealer orders a demo unit or one to "show" and one to "go" they get a nice discount off the dealer cost. They are to keep the one to show for a pierod of months. But they can sell the demo at any price they want to. I think in the example of prices the Adaram unit was purchased at a discount from Nikon as a "show" therefore they can sell it at the lower cost. I have bought Nikon lenses at a good discount this way. I bought a 200-500 lens from Adarama this way last month. My D500 was also purchased as a certified refurb. I'm happy with both purchases. Hope this helps.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

rfcoakley wrote:

I particularly can't understand why anyone would ever go for a used camera that is a lot more expensive than a certified refurbished one.

Mary Kate Loc: NYC

blue-ultra wrote:

A quick observation. Most posters here agree that ... (show quote)

It's like buying a "certified" used car or just a used car. I think they put a little more love, for a higher price in the certified used car.

cthahn

Don't worry about it. Buy what you want to buy and from who you want to buy from

Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.

PixelStan77 wrote:

I agree..Certified refurbished from the manufacturer is the way to go rather than used.Welcome to UHH

Question: Is a refurbished camera purchased by someone and used for a couple of years, considered a refurbished camera or a used camera if that person wishes to sell it?(or a certified used refurb?) Food for thought.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

It is hard to argue like you said how someone will invest more for a used camera than a refurb one. As you surely know a refurb camera has been inspected by the importer and brought to specs if that was the case.
Cameta Camera sells refurbs and offers a one year warranty on them.
Like you, I cannot understand the difference in prices either.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Question: Is a refurbished camera purchased by someone and used for a couple of years, considered a refurbished camera or a used camera if that person wishes to sell it?(or a certified used refurb?) Food for thought.

Refurb only if sold by a dealer that specifies it is a refurb camera. After a couple of years of use it is no longer a refurb but a used camera body.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

rfcoakley wrote:

dsmaltz... The Adorama one I saw was a refurbished... (show quote)

I have no problem with buying a Demo vs a returned refurbished item. I was just wondering if a Demo gets discounted differently. If it does, I will keep an eye out for demos.

Update: I see jccash addressed this above. Thanks.

Which, by the way, actually answers the question originally posed by the OP.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

camerapapi wrote:

Question: Is a refurbished camera purchased by someone and used for a couple of years, considered a refurbished camera or a used camera if that person wishes to sell it?(or a certified used refurb?) Food for thought.

Refurb only if sold by a dealer that specifies it is a refurb camera. After a couple of years of use it is no longer a refurb but a used camera body.

It's just a used camera unless it is again sent to the factory and refurbished.

Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.

camerapapi wrote:

Question: Is a refurbished camera purchased by someone and used for a couple of years, considered a refurbished camera or a used camera if that person wishes to sell it?(or a certified used refurb?) Food for thought.

Refurb only if sold by a dealer that specifies it is a refurb camera. After a couple of years of use it is no longer a refurb but a used camera body.

Sounds logical to me. Thanks , William.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

Elsiss wrote:

Question: Is a refurbished camera purchased by someone and used for a couple of years, considered a refurbished camera or a used camera if that person wishes to sell it?(or a certified used refurb?) Food for thought.

After being used for 2 years, it is a used camera. Refurbished cameras are mainly dealer overstocks that are returned to the factory and then are inspected by a technician, for Canon that is why they carry the same warranty as a new camera.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

blue-ultra wrote:

A quick observation. Most posters here agree that ... (show quote)

I have NEVER bought used camera gear that disappointed me! It's all been better than expected.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

I have bought used equipment for years. It is important to read or listen to the seller, determine whether the seller is trustworthy, inspect carefully, and make certain that your expectations are in line with your used purchase.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

larryepage wrote:

I have bought used equipment for years. It is important to read or listen to the seller, determine whether the seller is trustworthy, inspect carefully, and make certain that your expectations are in line with your used purchase.

Exactly. Caveat emptor.