Bill Gillooly wrote:
This might be a little late to do you any good, but here goes...
ALL of my camera equipment was purchased used. Well, with the
exception of some filters and batteries. All my bodies and lenses, my
bags and tripods were all purchased used.
I'm not a professional photographer who's business would be affected
by a breakdown so by accepting the risk that used equipment may be
less reliable than new, I've saved a lot of money.
It turns out, I've only had one problem with a piece of used
equipment. The mode selection dial on an EOS 5 (A2) broke, but it
turns out that this is an epidemic problem on these cameras so the
fact that it was used had no effect.
I've never purchased anything refurbished by Canon, but I understand
that refurbished programs are a good way to get "like new" equipment
at a small discount. I'd rather buy truly used and save more money.
Mr. Bill
Pattie Anderson wrote:
So... has anyone on the list had any experience buying a lens
refurbished by Canon, and any experience -- good or bad -- to share?
I bought my 28-135 from B&H as "used" in condition 10. I have had no
problems with it.
A good friend explained that when B&H lists the condition as 10 it has
been refurbished by Canon. It may have been a store demo or a Canon
sales reps demo. I understand that the reps turn in the contents of
their sample bags periodically. Canon refurbs the items an B&H grabs
them and sells them at a lower cost than new.
My friend bought his 10D. maybe his 20D, and numerous lenses this way
and as far as I know has no complaints.
I would not hesitate to buy this way again.
Bob
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