Comments on: Refurbished Camera Equipment: As Good as New if not Better

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By: phobetor

phobetor — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:06:28 +0000

You said, “Camera Service standards are more stringent than the Manufacturing Standards of new product coming off the assembly line”. If that is the case, then why would the warranty period be 1/4 of a new camera?

By: Larry

Larry — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:14:37 +0000

When a camera is refurbished, is the shutter always replaced? Could I be buying a camera with 50,000+ shutter activations?

By: jaydee

jaydee — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:54:14 +0000

Adorama has refurbished Canon S90 at this time. I got mine

By: Anthony

Anthony — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:20:36 +0000

@Mandy,

That is often the scenario. Look at it this way: The item had a problem when purchased “brand new”. What does that tell you except that a brand new item can have issues. Buying a refurbished camera knocks out the possibility of having the initial “brand new” problems. I don’t buy new anymore. Too much of a headache to be the guinea pig. I’d prefer to buy something that’s been tested by a consumer and then repaired and retested by the manufacturer. Paying 100% retail or sale price for an item that hasn’t gone through this rigorous kind of testing seems silly. I’ve yet to see any issues with the refurbs I’ve purchased.

By: Estores

Estores — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:30:15 +0000

Good Tips!
I want to buy a new camera and this way i can save some euros… cool!

By: Lea

Lea — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:57:16 +0000

I bought a refurbished Canon Rebel XT earlier this year from overstock.com and am more than happy with it! I really wanted to purchase my first DSLR but the prices were daunting! I was able to purchase a factory refurbished camera, camera bag and compact flash card for $100 less than what the camera would’ve cost me new! Love your tips!

By: Kari

Kari — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:01:37 +0000

Camera Service standards are more stringent than the Manufacturing Standards of new product coming off the assembly line.

If this is true, why doesn’t Canon (or Nikon, or Sigma, or Tamron) offer as good a warranty with refurbished items as they do with new. Or as you imply, is it only the difference in warranty that generates the difference in price of an item?

I’m not against buying refurbished items, and have done so at Adorama, it’s just that one shouldn’t think you’re getting something that is “as good as new.”

By: John

John — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:49:04 +0000

I recently purchased a refurb Nikon D300 from Adorama and have been very pleased. Looking into adding some refurbished glass as well. It’s a great way to get quality items at a great price

By: tacgurl

tacgurl — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:49:03 +0000

For all the Nikon folks out there, this refurbished discussion also applies. I have bought refurbished from Cameta & Adorama. Great savings, great products.