Buying a camera from Amazon?

7 years 4 weeks ago #521480 by Homer
Normally I'm buying my camera gear from either B&H or Adorama.  However I have recently found a good deal on a camera that I want.  I'll be saving a few bucks, buying it from Amazon.  

Anything I need to know or be warned about with buying camera gear from Amazon?


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7 years 4 weeks ago #521509 by Shadowfixer1
Depends on the seller. If overseas it will be gray market. If you don't mind that, then have at it.
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7 years 4 weeks ago #521535 by effron
New? Used? Also, ask the seller if its a US warranted camera. I've bought a couple off Amazon, no problems. 

Why so serious?
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7 years 4 weeks ago #521541 by Vincent
Make sure the seller is in U.S.

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7 years 4 weeks ago #521660 by Scott Klubeck
No different than buying from other locations, it's all about the sellers credibility.  


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7 years 4 weeks ago #521690 by effron
Actually, Adorama is an Amazon affiliate. Order from the latter and a good chance Adorama ships the item. 

Why so serious?
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7 years 3 weeks ago #521697 by Screamin Scott
Many Amazon storefronts have a presence on eBay as well. As noted, do due diligence as to the condition and the importer of the camera.

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7 years 3 weeks ago #521776 by Sawyer
I've bought a Sony A6000 from Amazon last year, went very smooth.  

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7 years 3 weeks ago #521841 by srubio77
Just be sure to check into the seller. Chances are, you shouldn't have any issues buying off of Amazon.


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7 years 3 weeks ago #521911 by rogdel
I don't know...I'd rather be guaranteed of quality and warrantee than gamble with potential grey market on Amazon. But that's just me.


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7 years 3 weeks ago #521999 by Gabriel Photos
Just bought a GoPro from Amazon yesterday! 


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7 years 3 weeks ago #522002 by Shadowfixer1

rogdel wrote: I don't know...I'd rather be guaranteed of quality and warrantee than gamble with potential grey market on Amazon. But that's just me.

There is no gamble to it. Both are available. You just see what warranty it comes with and you know if it's gray market or not. International warranty = gray market.
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7 years 3 weeks ago #522096 by Trisha.M
I'll buy from Amazon long before I buy from ebay.  Actually I buy from B&H and Amazon the most.  

Oh and Adorama.  


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7 years 3 weeks ago #522130 by KENT MELTON
NO, you need to make sure it's covered under Prime.  That will insure it's within mainland U.S..


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7 years 3 weeks ago #522217 by Don Granger
Being a Prime product doesn't make any difference here.  


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