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Title: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: Fred on March 24, 2012, 10:34

Thinking of buying a refurbished Nikon D7000.  They are available from NikonUSA at significantly less than Adorama.  Can anyone provide experience with used/refurbished equipment from either vendor?  Or just general experience with any refurbished photo equipment?

Thanks and

c h e e r s
fred

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: sharpshot on March 24, 2012, 10:36

I bought my 5DMKII refurbished from Canon on ebay.  It's been fine, never had any problems with it.

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: Fred on March 25, 2012, 05:49

Quote from: sharpshot on March 24, 2012, 10:36

I bought my 5DMKII refurbished from Canon on ebay.  It's been fine, never had any problems with it.

Thanks.  I haven't really seen many complaints about buying refurbished but still a little hesitant.

c h e e r s
fred

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: Ed on March 25, 2012, 11:34

I've bought a lot of equipment from Adorama and B&H that is used.  I've even returned equipment bought used from them (thought I bought a 2nd Generation lens when I had bought a 1st Generation lens).  No problems at all....and they've even bought some used equipment from me that was in good shape.  They inspect everything when they receive it.

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: Fred on March 25, 2012, 12:02

Quote from: Ed on March 25, 2012, 11:34

I've bought a lot of equipment from Adorama and B&H that is used.  I've even returned equipment bought used from them (thought I bought a 2nd Generation lens when I had bought a 1st Generation lens).  No problems at all....and they've even bought some used equipment from me that was in good shape.  They inspect everything when they receive it.

Thanks.  I have dealt with both of those sellers before and had no complaints.  Good to know that others like them also.  I've never dealt with NikonUSA but they have the best price on the refurb'ed d7000 by a couple of hundred dollars.  Still haven't decided which way to go.

c h e e r s
fred

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: WarrenPrice on March 25, 2012, 12:04

Interested in the results.  Please keep us informed.

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: Fred on March 25, 2012, 14:30

Quote from: WarrenPrice on March 25, 2012, 12:04

Interested in the results.  Please keep us informed.

Will let you know.  Would still be interested in anyone else's experience.

c h e e r s
fred

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: sc on March 25, 2012, 19:15

Another great resource for used equipment is http://www.keh.com (http://www.keh.com)
I've used them without problem to purchase cameras and lenses the gear has always been as advertised.
I know several pros who use them regularly.
Very reliable company.

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: Mantis on March 25, 2012, 19:29

Quote from: scukrov on March 25, 2012, 19:15

Another great resource for used equipment is [url]http://www.keh.com[/url] ([url]http://www.keh.com[/url])
I've used them without problem to purchase cameras and lenses the gear has always been as advertised.
I know several pros who use them regularly.
Very reliable company.

I have been burned one to many times on Ebay but hav used KEH many times successfully, especially with hard to find stuff.  I have never been unhappy with KEH.

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: elvinstar on March 25, 2012, 22:32

+1 for KEH!

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: Fred on March 26, 2012, 04:30

Thanks guys.  I will check them out.

c h e e r s
fred

Title: Re: Refurbished Equipment
Post by: WarrenPrice on March 26, 2012, 18:52

Thanks for the link and reviews on KEH.  Looks like a keeper.