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Belinda · 04-18-2007, 01:58 PM

Like a camera? Or has anyone on here ever bought something refurbished?

DeanCapture · 04-18-2007, 01:59 PM

I've never bought anything refurbished. But most companies will give you a full warranty if you purchased a refurbished model. Your thinking of a refurbished camera?

Belinda · 04-18-2007, 02:04 PM

So it would be better to go through the company or do you think ebay is safe? Not sure if I would buy one or not just curious. I REALLY need a camera, both mine are sinking fast.

Dirty F · 04-18-2007, 02:05 PM

Do you ever think that you are as fucked up in your head as Donny?

azurecash · 04-18-2007, 02:06 PM

I have bought a lot of good stuff refurbished. Check the manufacturer warranty on it first.

theruyan · 04-18-2007, 02:23 PM

I wouldn't buy anything refurbished from ebay. But that's just my opinion.

Buying refurbished directly from the company is sometimes ok and sometimes not, depends on the reputation of the company.

Do some google on the camera you want and look for reviews from people who have bought refurbished from the company.

Axeman · 04-18-2007, 02:30 PM

I have bought a few things refurbished but would be Leary about Ebay just because of the warranty situation.

hezochiah · 04-18-2007, 02:31 PM

I would buy something used through a place like B&H before I bought it from EBay. But hey, if the seller has great feedback and it seems like a good deal than why not. I've never had to use it but if it's a Paypal auction I'm pretty sure they have buyer protection too...

After Shock Media · 04-18-2007, 02:32 PM

Sure I would, hell even my previous girls have came refurbished (well except 1 who turned into a psycho freak)

bobby666 · 04-18-2007, 02:32 PM

my wife was refurbished when i bought her ....

notabook · 04-18-2007, 02:35 PM

Oh definitely, most refurbished items will outperform their newer counterparts easily and most have a decent warranty. Just look at the Apple ipods, the refurbished ones have the SAME warranty as the new ones but are much cheaper.

As for buying off of eBay… I can’t really recommend refurb stuff off of eBay because a lot of businesses won’t warrant any items bought off of eBay.

DocYall · 04-18-2007, 02:36 PM

If you buy a refurbished unit from a store or directly from the manufacturer you usually get full warranty, or you can get a service plan from the store you buy it from. For warranty purposes they are generally treated like new units, so if it breaks you'll either get it fixed or get a new one.

Refurbished units are usually repaired units from warranty. My experience with electronics in general is that they will likely break once, but that's it. If the refurbished unit is a repaired unit, then that one time break is out of the way.

Purchasing refurbished can be a great way to score a deal (eBay aside).

mattz · 04-18-2007, 02:37 PM

I bought "refurbished" game for nitendo Wii, it works fine and was half the price

Grapesoda · 04-18-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Belinda

So it would be better to go through the company or do you think ebay is safe? Not sure if I would buy one or not just curious. I REALLY need a camera, both mine are sinking fast.

I have a d2hs you can buy . . great condition

mattz · 04-18-2007, 02:38 PM

Also, the first time I moved out when I didn't have much money to spare, I bought all refurbished furniture and stuff for the house, worked out fine without any problem.

I'm not sure I would buy a refurbished camera though...

CherryLipsRosa · 04-18-2007, 02:45 PM

i bought once but from toshiba and not ebay. at least i had the warranty i needed.

baddog · 04-18-2007, 02:46 PM

not off ebay I wouldn't

Belinda · 04-18-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanton

I have a d2hs you can buy . . great condition

Email me what you are asking for it please.

Grapesoda · 04-18-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Belinda

Email me what you are asking for it please.

don't have yer email addy . . prolly do $1,500.00 . . cost about 3k new . . low shutter count . . take great pics

RazorSharpe · 04-18-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Franck

Do you ever think that you are as fucked up in your head as Donny?

Jesus, you are one desperate for attention individual. You'll say anything, anytime to get your attention fix. What a fucking total prick!

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Belinda · 04-18-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanton

don't have yer email addy . . prolly do $1,500.00 . . cost about 3k new . . low shutter count . . take great pics

The last camera bought from you was great. Lasted forever so I trust anything coming from you.

Just the body?

ztik · 04-18-2007, 03:19 PM

I buy refubished stuff all the time. Just be sure it comes with a 90+day warranty direct from the place it was done it.

Grapesoda · 04-18-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Belinda

The last camera bought from you was great. Lasted forever so I trust anything coming from you.

Just the body?

it's a pro body . . I only have 2 lenses and I need them + they cost serious $$

. . once you shoot with a nikon pro body you'll be really amazed . . and yes it's in great shape . . I'm only selling cause I'm slowing down on my shooting . . moving into a new area of artistic 'en devour' . . selling mostly everything I have, keeping just enough to do a few shoots once in a while

Jinx · 04-18-2007, 04:21 PM

Hell yah if it has a warrenty.

beemk · 04-18-2007, 04:22 PM

i wouldnt do ebay, but from an authorized dealer that can supply a warrenty you're good.

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 04-18-2007, 04:23 PM

yeah, i bought my mac ibook refurbished on ebay, works great

Jman · 04-18-2007, 04:23 PM

I have a refurbished Fleshlight for sale ;-)

tony286 · 04-18-2007, 04:24 PM

Word of advice ,have bought refurbed things and they were great. One yr bought a refurb computer and it was a nightmare.After the fact did a search on the model number and turns out it had all kinds of problems. So do a model check before hand.

RyuLion · 04-18-2007, 04:37 PM

I'm not afraid of buying refurb. as they are sometimes better than the new ones because the bug was already found and is fixed.

Vendzilla · 04-18-2007, 04:46 PM

alot of times refurbished means it got a scratch during shipping and needed a new decal to cover it up, I use to refurbish coke vending machines, they worked better than new ones and had better paint

The Sultan Of Smut · 04-18-2007, 04:48 PM

I bought a refurbished 21" monitor years ago and it lasted me 5 years without a problem then I sold it

Martina Warren · 04-18-2007, 04:56 PM

I would but not from Ebay!

Belinda · 04-18-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanton

it's a pro body . . I only have 2 lenses and I need them + they cost serious $$

. . once you shoot with a nikon pro body you'll be really amazed . . and yes it's in great shape . . I'm only selling cause I'm slowing down on my shooting . . moving into a new area of artistic 'en devour' . . selling mostly everything I have, keeping just enough to do a few shoots once in a while

Shot with the D1x and D1 for years, the only thing I hated was the size and weight of the camera with lens on it. Price to pay for a good camera though. Can you post a pic you shot with the d2h?

rowan · 04-18-2007, 05:09 PM

I have a refurbished hard drive

It was a replacement for a failed drive that I mailed in. Here's a pic showing the difference between a "new" and refurbished drive.

PSSuperstars · 04-18-2007, 05:21 PM

Hubby and I have 6 Sony RA's that are all refurbished from Ubids...

BEST damn decision we made..

Hubby also has the Sony Alpha Camera... refurbished from Comp USA... 20% off the refurbished price because they're closing down here too...

And some people say the Alpha is better than the Canon 20d...

So.. we were pleased

Just be wise.

DeanCapture · 04-18-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSSuperstars

Hubby and I have 6 Sony RA's that are all refurbished from Ubids...

BEST damn decision we made..

Hubby also has the Sony Alpha Camera... refurbished from Comp USA... 20% off the refurbished price because they're closing down here too...

And some people say the Alpha is better than the Canon 20d...

So.. we were pleased

Just be wise.

Sony is the shit. I just bought a little point-n-shoot Sony for $299 that kicks my Canon point-n-shoots ass!

Grapesoda · 04-18-2007, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belinda

Shot with the D1x and D1 for years, the only thing I hated was the size and weight of the camera with lens on it. Price to pay for a good camera though. Can you post a pic you shot with the d2h?

http://www.wantontalk.com/index.php/index.php?paged=16

the top set is with the d2hs and the middle pics are the d200

http://www.wantontalk.com/index.php/index.php?paged=17

the d2hs is 4 mega pix however it doesn't look it . . holds up to a 6-8 meg camera very well. you can do the images 28xx I think if I remember . . shoots really well at 800-1000 asa

Belinda · 04-18-2007, 05:40 PM

I almost like the looks of the d200 better......

Grapesoda · 04-18-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belinda

I almost like the looks of the d200 better......

the d200 shoots nice, I get lots of OOF shots, and bad framing with the d200 . . and I do not enjoy shooting the d200 at all.

I have 1 client that wants a file size of 3000 on a side so I use the d200 . . I could just re-szie the damn pix and use the d2hs I suppose

the d2hs is a real dream to shoot

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04-18-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
DeanCapture Haters & Trolls SUCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9,275	I've never bought anything refurbished. But most companies will give you a full warranty if you purchased a refurbished model. Your thinking of a refurbished camera? __________________ Twitter: @DeanCapture Instagram: @TheDeanCapture DeanCapture "at" Gmail.com

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theruyan Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 114	I wouldn't buy anything refurbished from ebay. But that's just my opinion. Buying refurbished directly from the company is sometimes ok and sometimes not, depends on the reputation of the company. Do some google on the camera you want and look for reviews from people who have bought refurbished from the company.

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hezochiah Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 807	I would buy something used through a place like B&H before I bought it from EBay. But hey, if the seller has great feedback and it seems like a good deal than why not. I've never had to use it but if it's a Paypal auction I'm pretty sure they have buyer protection too...

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DocYall Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 149	If you buy a refurbished unit from a store or directly from the manufacturer you usually get full warranty, or you can get a service plan from the store you buy it from. For warranty purposes they are generally treated like new units, so if it breaks you'll either get it fixed or get a new one. Refurbished units are usually repaired units from warranty. My experience with electronics in general is that they will likely break once, but that's it. If the refurbished unit is a repaired unit, then that one time break is out of the way. Purchasing refurbished can be a great way to score a deal (eBay aside). __________________ ICQ: 334973290

04-18-2007, 02:37 PM	#13
mattz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 7,697	I bought "refurbished" game for nitendo Wii, it works fine and was half the price

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mattz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 7,697	Also, the first time I moved out when I didn't have much money to spare, I bought all refurbished furniture and stuff for the house, worked out fine without any problem. I'm not sure I would buy a refurbished camera though...

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