Digital cameras: Refurbished Cameras Question
I am with you
by WilliamKazak - 3/3/06 5:47 AM In reply to: Ya rolls da dice, ya takes da chance by NM_BillI am with you and wound up.
As far as referbished goes;if it was broke once before why would I want it?
I can buy something new that I can afford and hope I don't break it!
refurbished
by Alan Copeland - 3/3/06 6:40 AM In reply to: I am with you by WilliamKazakdoes not always mean it was broken. Most dealers will not resell a product that has been returned if the package has been opened. They send it back to the manufacturer who does his thing, checking it out and repairing or repackaging as is needed, and resells as refurbished. Even if it had been broken, this way you know that the problem has been found and repaired.
Last year I got a $80 dock for my HP 945 camera for <$20 refurbished, and I just ordered a $59.95 Sony camera case for $14.95 refurbished.
Generally the warranty is less than with new, but you can usually get an extended warranty and still be ahead of the game. I have never had a problem with refurbished goods, but to each his own I guess.
My guess is that people selling new stuff probably have
by Kiddpeat - 3/3/06 9:11 PM In reply to: Ya rolls da dice, ya takes da chance by NM_Billa low opinion of refurbed items.
Depends
by 350ZMO - 2/24/06 10:13 AM In reply to: Refurbished Cameras Question by thejollibengaliYou have to ask yourself why it needed to be refurbed in the first place. And the answer is it depends on the manufacturer, the specific product and the specific circumstances. In some cases 90% of the refurbs are just returned for open or damaged boxes or scratch and dents and they are just as reliable and good as ones that weren't. In some cases 90% of the refurbs are because the product had a major flaw from the get go and it may or may not have been totally repaired. And there are many other possibilities too numerous to mention.
But in general, at least the refurb units have been tested to some degree. In any given production lot the manufacturer may perform some small percentage of random sampling. With refurb, its like 100% sampling. Now what they do in that sampling is obviously the key. Some manufacturers have test setups and standards that are fairly decent for either random sampling or refurb, some don't. Some allow full replacement of parts as necessary some limit to adjustments only. Some even outsource their refurbs to third parties, with and without oversight and decent original manufacturer standards.
In short, it is a very complex topic with a lot of variables that can mean the difference between yes its ok to no it isn't. I bought a refurb monitor once and I got burned. A friend of mine bought a refurb TV and made out like a bandit. Unfortunately, they don't make it easy for you to research the facts of any particular situation either. But you should research as much as you can and ask them questions.
But in general yes, manufactuerer refurb only with full manufactuerer waranty if you can find it is the best way to mitigate the risk. Regardless of who you buy from, be sure to ask them about their return policy too.
Thank you
by 3cpmoore - 3/3/06 7:39 AM In reply to: Depends by 350ZMOThat's information a guy can use, and from the looks of your profile you very well may know what your talking about. The line you have there, "I bought a refurb monitor once and I got burned. A friend of mine bought a refurb TV and made out like a bandit.", pretty much sums it up, doesn't it; when talking about referb ... OR new purchases.
REFURBISHED CAMERAS
by grandpajim - 2/24/06 7:59 PM In reply to: Refurbished Cameras Question by thejollibengaliI bought a refurb on Ebay about 3 years ago & have had no trouble with it at all. I'll probably go back there for my next one (soon). VERY SATISFIED!
It looks great sitting on the shelf now
by rxmangriff - 2/24/06 11:45 PM In reply to: Refurbished Cameras Question by thejollibengaliMy Refurb Fuji S602 worked great until the short warranty expired. On day it just wouldn't turn on anymore !? Paid to have it checked out. Something about needing a new board. Imagine that. Would cost as much as the refurb did in the first place. Took one chance and lost. No second chance. Anyone need a lens cap, strap, 16mb card, 500mb card, etc cheap ? Roll the dice, it's a crap shoot.
Refurbished cameras
by Chuck Cook - 2/27/06 6:34 AM In reply to: Refurbished Cameras Question by thejollibengaliOnly one experience and it was good. I bought an Olympus digital on-line and it has worked perfectly for over 2 years. One precaution - often a refurbished camera may be one that has some poor performance record or flaws that aren't corrected in refurbishing. The Olympus I bought has a difficult time focusing correctly and I later found that to be a problem with that model.
Good luck
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Refurbished Camera
by annieoh - 3/3/06 7:37 AM In reply to: Refurbished cameras by Chuck CookI purchased a refurbished Nikon Coolpix 5900 through Ubid, a CNet partner. The camera listed at the time for about 400. and was going for up to 600. due to high demand. I paid 200. and took a chance. I'm NOT a gambler, but I hoped that being a CNet partner meant something. The camera came looking like new- in the original box with everything that was supposed to be there. I have been very happy with it. It works exactly the way it should. It does have all the drawbacks I read about the model having before I bought it, but that's not a refurb problem. I think it's a great little camera. I would buy refurb again if there was a good warranty or it came from a recommended source. Ubid did not offer an extended warranty with it, so I traded on their good name with CNet. So far, so good!
Choose a camera that's right for you ...
by gary_hendricks - 2/27/06 10:29 AM In reply to: Refurbished Cameras Question by thejollibengaliThere are indeed a lot of cheap cameras out there but I have certainly come across scam artists.
Read this article to make sure you understand how to choose a camera that's right for you:
http://www.basic-digital-photography.com/buying-a-camera.html
Thanks to ALL
by thejollibengali - 3/2/06 12:13 AM In reply to: Choose a camera that's right for you ... by gary_hendricksThanks everyone for your feedback, I appreciate it a lot. I took the warranty into consideration, and got an extended warranty (besides the manufacturers) and also got it factory refurb from canon. All in all the camera is doing great. Thanks again!
Refurbished cameras
by seattle duck - 3/3/06 4:29 AM In reply to: Refurbished Cameras Question by thejollibengaliI buy my digital cameras from Hewlett Packard one generation "behind" and generally save about $100 each time. They are completely rebuilt and meet original factory specs. They come with a 90 day warranty and I have never had a bit of trouble.
Warranty
by ereiss - 3/3/06 7:57 AM In reply to: Refurbished cameras by seattle duckAnd if you use your AMEX card the warranty is doubled (not to exceed one additional year). May vary with type of AMEX card so check with your specific one.
Some "refurbs" are just returns
by garyhope - 3/3/06 8:12 AM In reply to: Refurbished Cameras Question by thejollibengaliI bought a refurbished air compressor from Porter-Cable for $100 less than a new one. When it arrived, it looked brand new. It works perfectly.
Now I know that an air compressor is a long way from a digital camera, but the point is, is that some refurbished products are products that have just been returned to the store or maker because the buyer or "giftee" just didn't like or need the product. It may have never been used. I'm not say all were, just some.
If the refurb comes from the manufacturer, I think they can be very good deals and work just fine.
Depends on Brand... and who you buy from
by ladydddd - 3/3/06 8:34 AM In reply to: Refurbished Cameras Question by thejollibengaliI an a big camera buff, and have a number of different digital cameras. what I have learned is that companies like Hewlett Packard, and Cannon to mention several have great referbished products AS LONG AS YOU BUY for an authorized dealer. The warrantys included just in case you have an issue are only good if bought from a valid supplier.
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