Refurbished Cameras? Good deal or junk?

My own feeling is that refurbished gear is better than new, because it has
been examined individually by a technician.

The only possible downside is that you won't get
any 3rd party software that was included in the
package originally - like elements, for instance.

Why on earth not? We're talking about refurbished (repaired and checked by
the manufacturer), not returned (to a store with things possibly missing).

The only possible downside is that you won't get
any 3rd party software that was included in the
package originally - like elements, for instance.

Why on earth not? We're talking about refurbished (repaired and checked by
the manufacturer), not returned (to a store with things possibly missing).

There's a difference between 'refurbished' and 'factory refurbished'.
Cameras (or other products) sold as 'factory refurbished are typically sold
with the full, new-product warranty. I've bought one factory refurbished
digicam (a Kodak a few years ago) and assorted refurbished computer
products--the condition, packaging, etc were indistinguishable from new. In
fact, in some cases, I'm pretty sure the products *were* new but were marked
as 'refurbished' as a way to clear overstock while still maintaining the
full price of the ones sold as 'new'.

BUT--there are a lot of vendors selling 'refurbished' products that are not
refurbished by the factory and come with short warranties. That sounds like
what you're running into. I'd be careful of an eBay refurb with a 90 day
warranty (unless it was *very* cheap).

Mark

"Cynthia P" wrote in message
...

I've been shopping for a camera for my husband for Christmas... and
it's got me feeling like I wouldn't mind an upgrade to my own camera,
which I could then resell and pay for some of the new camera's price.

What I'm thinking I might like and can possibly afford, is an Olympus
C-5050. Does anyone know if it uses the same size CLA tube and 43-46
step up ring that the C-3030 does?

I've noticed that Olympus is selling refurbished cameras on eBay with
a 90 day warranty.

So, what are the pitfalls of a refurbished camera? Would I be buying a
can of worms or possibly get a nice camera?

Is a 90 day warranty long enough for any major problems to surface?

Please feel free to share any experiences you have about refurbished
digital cameras, especially from Olympus.

Cynthia

There's a difference between 'refurbished' and 'factory refurbished'.
Cameras (or other products) sold as 'factory refurbished are typically sold
with the full, new-product warranty. I've bought one factory refurbished
digicam (a Kodak a few years ago) and assorted refurbished computer
products--the condition, packaging, etc were indistinguishable from new. In
fact, in some cases, I'm pretty sure the products *were* new but were marked
as 'refurbished' as a way to clear overstock while still maintaining the
full price of the ones sold as 'new'.

BUT--there are a lot of vendors selling 'refurbished' products that are not
refurbished by the factory and come with short warranties. That sounds like
what you're running into. I'd be careful of an eBay refurb with a 90 day
warranty (unless it was *very* cheap).

Mark

"Cynthia P" wrote in message
...

I've been shopping for a camera for my husband for Christmas... and
it's got me feeling like I wouldn't mind an upgrade to my own camera,
which I could then resell and pay for some of the new camera's price.

What I'm thinking I might like and can possibly afford, is an Olympus
C-5050. Does anyone know if it uses the same size CLA tube and 43-46
step up ring that the C-3030 does?

I've noticed that Olympus is selling refurbished cameras on eBay with
a 90 day warranty.

So, what are the pitfalls of a refurbished camera? Would I be buying a
can of worms or possibly get a nice camera?

Is a 90 day warranty long enough for any major problems to surface?

Please feel free to share any experiences you have about refurbished
digital cameras, especially from Olympus.

Cynthia

There's a difference between 'refurbished' and 'factory refurbished'.
Cameras (or other products) sold as 'factory refurbished are typically sold
with the full, new-product warranty. I've bought one factory refurbished
digicam (a Kodak a few years ago) and assorted refurbished computer
products--the condition, packaging, etc were indistinguishable from new. In
fact, in some cases, I'm pretty sure the products *were* new but were marked
as 'refurbished' as a way to clear overstock while still maintaining the
full price of the ones sold as 'new'.

BUT--there are a lot of vendors selling 'refurbished' products that are not
refurbished by the factory and come with short warranties. That sounds like
what you're running into. I'd be careful of an eBay refurb with a 90 day
warranty (unless it was *very* cheap).

Mark

"Cynthia P" wrote in message
...

I've been shopping for a camera for my husband for Christmas... and
it's got me feeling like I wouldn't mind an upgrade to my own camera,
which I could then resell and pay for some of the new camera's price.

What I'm thinking I might like and can possibly afford, is an Olympus
C-5050. Does anyone know if it uses the same size CLA tube and 43-46
step up ring that the C-3030 does?

I've noticed that Olympus is selling refurbished cameras on eBay with
a 90 day warranty.

So, what are the pitfalls of a refurbished camera? Would I be buying a
can of worms or possibly get a nice camera?

Is a 90 day warranty long enough for any major problems to surface?

Please feel free to share any experiences you have about refurbished
digital cameras, especially from Olympus.

Cynthia

A 90-day warranty on a refurb = body swerve territory

It really inspires confidence FWIW Fujifilm do (or at least did) refurbs
with a full year warranty

Aerticus

"Cynthia P" wrote in message
...

I've been shopping for a camera for my husband for Christmas... and
it's got me feeling like I wouldn't mind an upgrade to my own camera,
which I could then resell and pay for some of the new camera's price.

What I'm thinking I might like and can possibly afford, is an Olympus
C-5050. Does anyone know if it uses the same size CLA tube and 43-46
step up ring that the C-3030 does?

I've noticed that Olympus is selling refurbished cameras on eBay with
a 90 day warranty.

So, what are the pitfalls of a refurbished camera? Would I be buying a
can of worms or possibly get a nice camera?

Is a 90 day warranty long enough for any major problems to surface?

Please feel free to share any experiences you have about refurbished
digital cameras, especially from Olympus.

Cynthia

A 90-day warranty on a refurb = body swerve territory

It really inspires confidence FWIW Fujifilm do (or at least did) refurbs
with a full year warranty

Aerticus

"Cynthia P" wrote in message
...

I've been shopping for a camera for my husband for Christmas... and
it's got me feeling like I wouldn't mind an upgrade to my own camera,
which I could then resell and pay for some of the new camera's price.

What I'm thinking I might like and can possibly afford, is an Olympus
C-5050. Does anyone know if it uses the same size CLA tube and 43-46
step up ring that the C-3030 does?

I've noticed that Olympus is selling refurbished cameras on eBay with
a 90 day warranty.

So, what are the pitfalls of a refurbished camera? Would I be buying a
can of worms or possibly get a nice camera?

Is a 90 day warranty long enough for any major problems to surface?

Please feel free to share any experiences you have about refurbished
digital cameras, especially from Olympus.

Cynthia

A 90-day warranty on a refurb = body swerve territory

It really inspires confidence FWIW Fujifilm do (or at least did) refurbs
with a full year warranty

Aerticus

"Cynthia P" wrote in message
...

I've been shopping for a camera for my husband for Christmas... and
it's got me feeling like I wouldn't mind an upgrade to my own camera,
which I could then resell and pay for some of the new camera's price.

What I'm thinking I might like and can possibly afford, is an Olympus
C-5050. Does anyone know if it uses the same size CLA tube and 43-46
step up ring that the C-3030 does?

I've noticed that Olympus is selling refurbished cameras on eBay with
a 90 day warranty.

So, what are the pitfalls of a refurbished camera? Would I be buying a
can of worms or possibly get a nice camera?

Is a 90 day warranty long enough for any major problems to surface?

Please feel free to share any experiences you have about refurbished
digital cameras, especially from Olympus.

Cynthia

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:37:38 -0600, Cynthia P
wrote:


I've been shopping for a camera for my husband for Christmas... and
it's got me feeling like I wouldn't mind an upgrade to my own camera,
which I could then resell and pay for some of the new camera's price.

What I'm thinking I might like and can possibly afford, is an Olympus
C-5050. Does anyone know if it uses the same size CLA tube and 43-46
step up ring that the C-3030 does?

I've noticed that Olympus is selling refurbished cameras on eBay with
a 90 day warranty.

So, what are the pitfalls of a refurbished camera? Would I be buying a
can of worms or possibly get a nice camera?

Is a 90 day warranty long enough for any major problems to surface?

Please feel free to share any experiences you have about refurbished
digital cameras, especially from Olympus.

Cynthia

I've bought two cameras from Olympus that were Refurbished.

The products came with all original accessories (minus third party
software) and a 90 day warranty.

Both cameras were excellent! One was a Stylus 300 and the other a
Stylus 35 mm.

If you happen to get two C-5050's my 'Christmas' tree has an
opening...LOL

--
Scott in Florida