On Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:46:01 -0700 (PDT),
helen.oster@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>On Mar 29, 4:30 am, "S B" <s...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> People,
>>
>> This question may have been asked before, but I still do not understand
how
>> come that brand-new SLRs (and probably other cameras) are considerably
>> cheaper on eBay? The salesman at a photo store said with a touch of
disdain
>> that all cameras sold over the internet are "grey market" and never
come
>> with a warranty, even if one is promised. Well, what about sellers
dealing
>> in photo equipment and having feedback ratio close to 100%?
>> For example, I can get a Canon 40D with 17-85mm ISU + some extras at
1475.00
>> Canadian, while the guy in this quite reputable store asks 1688.88 for
the
>> same set (with no extras)? And this shop-boughten camera is made in
Thailand
>> anyway.
>>
>> Is there a difference indeed?
>>
>> Big thanks ahead.
>>
>> SB
>
>Dear "SB"
>
>I've just picked up on this thread, & need to clarify the position re
>the "grey market", at least as far as Adorama is concerned.
>"Grey market" refers to products im****ted directly into the US, rather
>than through the manufacturer's authorized agents / distributors. It
>is perfectly legal to directly im****t these products and sell them in
>the US; the term "grey market" was coined by manufacturer's authorized
>distributors who wanted to discourage consumers from buying these
>(less costly) goods.
>
>Adorama Camera was started - & is still run by - a bunch of
>photography enthusiasts. As we all know, photography as a hobby, or as
>a business, can get expensive! Adorama makes direct im****t goods
>available so that other photographers can get hold of quality goods at
>a reduced price.
>All Adorama's direct im****t goods are clearly labelled as such, and
>ALL carry a warranty!
>
>Since there is no factory authorized middle man involved in the im****t
>of these products the costs are lower, and so the price of the item is
>lower to the consumer.
>
>In addition many items which are in short supply or are not im****ted
>at all by the manufacturer's authorized distributors are available in
>direct im****t.
>
>Again since there is no factory authorized middle man involved in the
>im****t of these products, there is no manufacturer's warranty,
>however,
>direct im****t Products purchased from Adorama are warranted by Adorama
>Camera and only have to be returned to Adorama Camera for in-warranty
>repair.
>
>There is no difference in the actual products. Occasionally
>manufacturers will name them differently for example the Minolta USA
>Maxxum products are called Minolta Dynax products in Europe and in
>Asia
>
>On direct Im****t products purchased from Adorama, we offer the same
>warranty as the USA warranted products carry for a period of one year.
>
>I do hope this clarifies the position, but if you have any further
>queries regarding any aspect of our service at Adorama Camera, please
>do not hesitate to contact me, helen.oster@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>Sincerely
>
>
>Helen Oster
>Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador Dear "SB"
>
>I've just picked up on this thread, & need to clarify the position re
>the "grey market", at least as far as Adorama is concerned.
>"Grey market" refers to products im****ted directly into the US, rather
>than through the manufacturer's authorized agents / distributors. It
>is perfectly legal to directly im****t these products and sell them in
>the US; the term "grey market" was coined by manufacturer's authorized
>distributors who wanted to discourage consumers from buying these
>(less costly) goods.
>
>Adorama Camera was started - & is still run by - a bunch of
>photography enthusiasts. As we all know, photography as a hobby, or as
>a business, can get expensive! Adorama makes direct im****t goods
>available so that other photographers can get hold of quality goods at
>a reduced price.
>All Adorama's direct im****t goods are clearly labelled as such, and
>ALL carry a warranty!
>
>Since there is no factory authorized middle man involved in the im****t
>of these products the costs are lower, and so the price of the item is
>lower to the consumer.
>
>In addition many items which are in short supply or are not im****ted
>at all by the manufacturer's authorized distributors are available in
>direct im****t.
>
>Again since there is no factory authorized middle man involved in the
>im****t of these products, there is no manufacturer's warranty,
>however,
>direct im****t products purchased from Adorama are warranted by Adorama
>Camera and only have to be returned to Adorama Camera for in-warranty
>repair.
>
>There is no difference in the actual products. Occasionally
>manufacturers will name them differently for example the Minolta USA
>Maxxum products are called Minolta Dynax products in Europe and in
>Asia
>
>On direct im****t products purchased from Adorama, we offer the same
>warranty as the USA warranted products carry for a period of one year.
>
>I do hope this clarifies the position, but if you have any further
>queries regarding any aspect of our service at Adorama Camera, please
>do not hesitate to contact me, helen.oster@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>Sincerely
>
>
>Helen Oster
>Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador
Good post, Helen. It's nice to see a camera store that responds to
questions about camera products in this type of forum.
--
Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida
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