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grey market Canon 40d
I like to hear from those who have actually purchased a grey market product
and their experiences. Specifically I'm looking at the new Canon 40d. Several sellers on the internet have that camera about 1/2 price, stand alone. Can you actually buy one with a US warrenty all in the box for that price? I know they hard see you, but Hey, can you actually do it? Thanks! Wolf-==- |
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grey market Canon 40d
Wolf wrote:
I like to hear from those who have actually purchased a grey market product and their experiences. Specifically I'm looking at the new Canon 40d. Several sellers on the internet have that camera about 1/2 price, stand alone. Can you actually buy one with a US warrenty all in the box for that price? I know they hard see you, but Hey, can you actually do it? Thanks! Read the ad very carefully, I have seen cameras at low prices, but the webpage states body only, no battery, charger, bodycap, strap etc.. One US web vendor sold the battery for $200 (retail is $70 CAD) he flogged a 3rd party charger and so on. |
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grey market Canon 40d
"Wolf" wrote in message
... I like to hear from those who have actually purchased a grey market product and their experiences. Specifically I'm looking at the new Canon 40d. Several sellers on the internet have that camera about 1/2 price, stand alone. Can you actually buy one with a US warrenty all in the box for that price? I know they hard see you, but Hey, can you actually do it? Thanks! How much is the going rate at present in the US? Reason I ask is, it costs roughly 1,528 USD here in the UK (Ģ749) from the internet companies and is body only and they are flying off the shelves!!! In fact in several forums, folk were trying to import them from the US!! |
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grey market Canon 40d
"Steven" wrote in message ... "Wolf" wrote in message ... I like to hear from those who have actually purchased a grey market product and their experiences. Specifically I'm looking at the new Canon 40d. Several sellers on the internet have that camera about 1/2 price, stand alone. Can you actually buy one with a US warrenty all in the box for that price? I know they hard see you, but Hey, can you actually do it? Thanks! How much is the going rate at present in the US? Reason I ask is, it costs roughly 1,528 USD here in the UK (Ģ749) from the internet companies and is body only and they are flying off the shelves!!! In fact in several forums, folk were trying to import them from the US!! Are they crazy or just stupidly buying any **** Canon releases? Itīs a 400D with a new spare tire and some chrome wheels. |
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grey market Canon 40d
"Wolf" wrote in message
... I like to hear from those who have actually purchased a grey market product and their experiences. Specifically I'm looking at the new Canon 40d. Several sellers on the internet have that camera about 1/2 price, stand alone. Can you actually buy one with a US warrenty all in the box for that price? I know they hard see you, but Hey, can you actually do it? Thanks! Wolf-==- Check http://www.resellerratings.com for those sellers that have it for 1/2 price. You'll find they're scams to get you to pay high prices for accessories that are actually included, or outlandish shipping & handling charges. If it sounds too good to be true... |
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grey market Canon 40d
"Wolf" wrote in message
... I like to hear from those who have actually purchased a grey market product and their experiences. Specifically I'm looking at the new Canon 40d. Several sellers on the internet have that camera about 1/2 price, stand alone. Can you actually buy one with a US warrenty all in the box for that price? I know they hard see you, but Hey, can you actually do it? Thanks! Wolf-==- I would not recommend a grey market digital camera. Although they tend to be reliable, If there should be a problem, Canon won't repair a grey market camera under warranty. I'd consider a grey market lens as these tend to have less problems. Also beware of amazing low prices. If it is much lower than a reliable seller, such as B&H, be careful. |
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grey market Canon 40d
"Sosumi" wrote in message ... "Steven" wrote in message ... "Wolf" wrote in message ... I like to hear from those who have actually purchased a grey market product and their experiences. Specifically I'm looking at the new Canon 40d. Several sellers on the internet have that camera about 1/2 price, stand alone. Can you actually buy one with a US warrenty all in the box for that price? I know they hard see you, but Hey, can you actually do it? Thanks! How much is the going rate at present in the US? Reason I ask is, it costs roughly 1,528 USD here in the UK (Ģ749) from the internet companies and is body only and they are flying off the shelves!!! In fact in several forums, folk were trying to import them from the US!! Are they crazy or just stupidly buying any **** Canon releases? Itīs a 400D with a new spare tire and some chrome wheels. You have obviously not used one then? The 400D isn't even in the same model category. |
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grey market Canon 40d
"Sosumi" wrote in message ... "Steven" wrote in message How much is the going rate at present in the US? Reason I ask is, it costs roughly 1,528 USD here in the UK (Ģ749) from the internet companies and is body only and they are flying off the shelves!!! In fact in several forums, folk were trying to import them from the US!! Are they crazy or just stupidly buying any **** Canon releases? Itīs a 400D with a new spare tire and some chrome wheels. Are you trolling, or just totally clueless? If it's the latter, I suggest you compare the 2 models: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos40d/ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos400d/ |
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grey market Canon 40d
From reading all the response on my question, I see that there aren't many
that have the "gery market" experience. Just a bunch of grey market anecdotes of no substantiable origin. So here is the synopsis...No US warrenty, or possibly limited warrenty with shipment to Asia for repair. Pressure "Up- selling" buy the marketer to add accessories that are way above market value. Here is my take on the issue, but first I want to get a response on actual warrenty issues experienced by Canon purchasers. How many cameras manufactured by Canon are actually defective and require warrenty service. The comments that "gery marker" products are factory returns doesn't hold for this product (40D) as it is just off the shelf and the "gery marketers" would not have had the time to get "factory refurbs" to sell. So to quell the speculation, I'm going to buy a Canon 40D at 1/2 retail and let you know how it turns out. Thanks for your time wolf-==- "Wolf" wrote in message ... I like to hear from those who have actually purchased a grey market product and their experiences. Specifically I'm looking at the new Canon 40d. Several sellers on the internet have that camera about 1/2 price, stand alone. Can you actually buy one with a US warrenty all in the box for that price? I know they hard see you, but Hey, can you actually do it? Thanks! Wolf-==- |
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grey market Canon 40d
On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:23:03 -0500, "Wolf"
wrote: From reading all the response on my question, I see that there aren't many that have the "gery market" experience. Just a bunch of grey market anecdotes of no substantiable origin. So here is the synopsis...No US warrenty, or possibly limited warrenty with shipment to Asia for repair. Pressure "Up- selling" buy the marketer to add accessories that are way above market value. Here is my take on the issue, but first I want to get a response on actual warrenty issues experienced by Canon purchasers. How many cameras manufactured by Canon are actually defective and require warrenty service. The comments that "gery marker" products are factory returns doesn't hold for this product (40D) as it is just off the shelf and the "gery marketers" would not have had the time to get "factory refurbs" to sell. So to quell the speculation, I'm going to buy a Canon 40D at 1/2 retail and let you know how it turns out. Thanks for your time You're welcome. I have one Rebel XT body, one fixed focus lens, and 4 zooms. The body went in for repairs and it came back yesterday after 4 1/2 weeks in the shop. One of the zooms was repaired under warranty earlier this year, took 3 weeks. Another zoom is still out, its second trip to Canon Service. Hopefully it will be back early next week after 5 weeks... the previous time it was 3 weeks. The other 2 zooms and the fixed focus lens have not been serviced. Just my experience, YMMV. I wish you lots of luck. Pls let us know how it turns out. Ed |
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