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02/23/2005 12:57:13 PM · #1 |
I was jus wondering is there a such thing as gray market len's? if so what would be the disadvantage to buying one.... thanks
Leon
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02/23/2005 01:20:20 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by LEONJR:
what would be the disadvantage to buying one.... |
There is no warranty and they often will not even be serviced by a factory repair facility. Other then that, nothing.
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02/23/2005 01:20:59 PM · #3 |
Oh so that means they do exsist thanks alot...
Leon
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02/23/2005 01:25:07 PM · #4 |
| I believe they sell them at B&H (www.bhphoto.com), and they even go to great lengths to explain the differences. At least through B&H, they seem like a viable option. |
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02/23/2005 01:34:12 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by LEONJR:
Oh so that means they do exsist thanks alot...
Leon |
Look on Ebay. If it is new and doesn't specically state USA Warranty it probably is gray market. Most retailers also offer gray market cameras and lenses as a less expensive alternative to their USA products. Go to B&H and look up a lens you may be interested in. If you see one that says imported it is gray market.
Imported
USA
Price difference: $300
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Message edited by author 2005-02-23 13:35:36.
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02/23/2005 01:46:05 PM · #6 |
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02/23/2005 01:47:00 PM · #7 |
So there basically the same thing jus ones imported and ones not minus the warranty and all that good stuff thanks for the good info! ....
Leon
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