On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 1:33 PM, Larry Sacks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I had no idea you could still pay pretty close to new price for a > used/refurbished camera. Yes, it does say "refurbished by NIKON > includes warranty" but I don't think that justifies the price. > > When new, the D70 body sold for $1,099 (the "kit" with 18-70mm AF-S lens > was $1,299), so even though they're taking almost $200 off, I'd still > pass. > That is, of course, up to you. It really depends on the company, but most reputable companies offer equipment indistinguishable from new under the "refurb" label. I have purchased half a dozen refurbished items, including a digital camera, and three of them were still in the otriginal packaging. (Including the camera). Someone clearly bought it and returned it wiithout ever opening it. But at that point it is "used". I do agree that warrantees are important. It may well be worth paying $200 for a longer guaranteed replacement period of a year as opposed to 60 days. -- John DeCarlo, My Views Are My Own ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
