Will you buy camera gear listed as Open Box?

4 years 11 months ago #645132 by Giovani Rice
Heck yes, if it's a good deal, I would have no problem buying something that has been opened already and still has warranty.  


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4 years 11 months ago #645173 by Deslandesphoto
I buy most of my gear used, refurbished or open box. Nice savings on the latter for a like new piece of gear with warranty. I don't hesitate to buy open box items!


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4 years 11 months ago #645193 by Alex
Most of my F-Mount lenses were purchased used.  I have a Sony E mount lens I bought used.   For me, as long as the price looks good and the item checks out, I'm OK with buying used or open box for lenses.  Camera bodies are what I prefer to buy new.  

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4 years 11 months ago #645254 by Kyle O
With out thinking twice.  Yes.   I work hard for my cash and i want it to stretch.


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4 years 11 months ago #645282 by Nefarious
+2, most of my stuff was purchased 2nd hand.  Now on that topic, I  haven't found the right 'Open Box' deal.  However wouldn't have any  problems with it at all.  My used stuff has been purchased from KEH.com, MPB.com and Craigslist.  


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4 years 11 months ago #645386 by ThatNikonGuy
I’ve bought open box from Best Buy and have bought used gear from KEH and MPB.  That is being smart with your money if you want my 2cents. 


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4 years 11 months ago #645466 by Harrison J
If the quality is good, and warranty still in tack. Heck yeah I would.  


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4 years 11 months ago #645529 by Moe
 For me if it checks out and the gear is legitimate with no problems yes. I would have no problem buying secondhand or open box. 


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4 years 11 months ago #645643 by Ira Weber
Yeah, many times.  Assuming it's a good deal, warranty and I need it.  


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4 years 10 months ago #645716 by Pettigrew
I have a number of times, no issues and would again.  

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4 years 10 months ago #646043 by Dan Spade
Depends on:

1. who's selling it
2. what the warranty looks like
3. condition of item
4. price (this should be on the top)
5. anything missing

Most cases, I'll buy if its a good deal.


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4 years 10 months ago #646147 by Owen
Yes for the same reasons.  Circuit City use to have tons of good open box deals back when they were around. 


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4 years 10 months ago #646183 by Vincent
If a deal is calling me, yeah why not?

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4 years 10 months ago #646234 by randymckown
Depends on what it is and how much they knock off. Can I look at the item and tell that it is in 100% new & working condition? Because if I can't .. I'm not going to trust the word of some employee. That means there is a potential risk that I might have to waste my time coming back .. waiting at returns .. maybe not getting a replacement and having to go back home and order another one. If it's an online open box even worse because then I'm shipping back n forth instead of walking in a store. So with that .. how much am I saving? ... $5 doesn't cut it. I spend more than that on a cup of coffee. In fact anything under $100 doesn't mean much to me personally because of the potential hassle. I need to save bigger to make it worth my time if something goes wrong. I can remember getting a $2400 body for like $1600 and I bought a $1500 lens for maybe $900-ish ... things like that. I've bought some manufacturer refurbs and been lucky (not in-store or individual refurbs).


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4 years 10 months ago #646292 by Carry
Preferably not.  I just like fresh new when I can.  


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