Even your apology is left- handed. In the immortal words of Herman Edwards to NFL Rookie Orientation... "DON"T HIT SEND!"

Djacks, some folks will only buy refurb. Sometimes they were open box store display models. Sometimes, they are orders where people received, didn't like and returned for another type of camera, never used in the field. I know my D7100 was a refurb thru Amazon and only had 24 shutter actuations on it when I received.

I like to think of them like a certified pre-owned BMW or Lexus. Still a fine car that will drive several thousand miles, many times over with no issues at all.

Thank you young Djacks My reply was obviously tongue in cheek and meant to make you smile.
I knew you would get all the "normal" replies you could ever need and I do not do normal. One word re further posts this is actually a photography site so its meant for posting pictures as I see it. You will notice that many who pontificate about gear either do not or rarely post a photograph? Then look at their profile and you see they have a huge collection of cameras and lenses and are very proud of the fact it seems. Why? Cos I think they sit around all day polishing their collection rather than get out and shoot.
Now ol' Billy struts his stuff with a very old very battered Pentax with a kit lens, take note here I do not call myself Pentaxman or Pentak23 or Pentaxshooter etc, I take around 500 photos each week and post on here very regularly. Many my friend talk the talk but fail to walk the walk.
So good luck with your purchase and i wish nothing but happiness and a long life together for you and your new camera. If you really want to drag all the turkeys out of the hen house post "Should I buy a Nikon 7100 or a Canon 5d Mark 3. You start em off and I'll return to mock em!!

Very pleased to make your acquaintance my man

Billyspad