Would you buy a refurbished camera?

[Opiy]

I saw this refurb for sale and it would only save $100 over a brand new one. Would you get one or justs spend the extra $ to get brand new.

 

[FishDad2]

It would depend on who did the refurbishing and what the warranty is.

As long as it has a good warranty, at least what you would get with a new one, then I'd say its passed the first test.

Then, if it's factory refurbished, I think you're good to go. But, if it's camera shop refurbished, I'd vote no.

At least if the factory has done the work, you can be reasonably assured that it was done right and the it's likely the only thing that might be wrong with the camera is cosmetic. On the other hand, I don't know that I'd trust the camera shop to do the work.

In the end, if you have a warranty you're covered regardless of who did the work of course. But ask yourself if you really want to have to exercise the warranty...I know I'd rather get the manufacturer refurbished unit so that likelihood is minimized.

Good luck with your purchase decision.

And out of curiosity, what camera are you looking to get?

 

[Kinetic]

nope, I wouldn't. I spent $1g on my camera, saving $100 for something less than perfect wouldn't be worth it IMO.

If the camera is like $200 and you get a refurb for $100 and it's in great working order, that'd be much better =P

 

[wooddood]

thats what i did, no regrets and it's been 3 years. good luck. by the way it was factory refurbished.






dave:smokin:

 

[Opiy]

It was this camera.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=NKD50RB

Nikon D50. Again it only saves $100 and I don't see if there is a warranty but does say factory refurb.

 

[katchupoy]

Hi Opiy,
I have some recommendations for you on the other thread that you started.