A good deal? I hope so! :-D

Where's a good place to get refurbished canon camera's/lenses?

Found this:

http://www.adorama.com​/ICA50DKR.html

I don't get all the bells and whistles, but I do know the product isn't going to be grey market crap.

BioSpark wrote in post #8004342
Found this:

http://www.adorama.com​/ICA50DKR.html

I don't get all the bells and whistles, but I do know the product isn't going to be grey market crap.

yep that would be it, that is my choice, if I don't go with the 40D http://www.adorama.com​/ICA40DKR.html . The 40D from what I have seen dose so much better on high ISO for noise, hard choice between the 2 for me... Seems to be some really good stuff going on with the 50D, screen, lens correction are 2, not sure if is worth the extra cost over the 40D, when the 40D dose better on the noise issue.

I'm calling now to see if they offer an extended warranty on the item.

BioSpark wrote in post #8004383
I'm calling now to see if they offer an extended warranty on the item.

They do, can be gotten right away or you have 30 days after, you can even get it after 30 days, but you would have to ship the camera to them for inspection.

Talked to the representative. He said that "recertified" means that a canon representative use the camera during a trade show. He said they are in great condition and it has a one year warranty. I'm going to get that along with http://www.adorama.com …P.html?searchin​fo=imxw2up for a total of a 3 year warranty.

Sound pretty good?

MrSteve wrote in post #8004238
Just remember... Good old eBay has removed the Neg feed back option, so now (it is best) to look at the pos feed back to see if anyone has written anything neg in their statement.

Why eBay removed the neg is just DUMB, that dose nothing for the buyer, the buyer has no way on letting others now if things fell apart on the deal, well unless they give them POS then write about the problems that should have been NEG feedback. Just Stupid on eBays part.

yo, you got it completely wrong.

it's the *seller* can't do neg feedback, not buyer. it sucks for the *seller*, because buyers can neg feedback all they want, but can't "counter".

My order:

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera Body Kit, 15.1 Megapixels, Black with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens - Recertified -
Canon $1,174.95

Mack 2 Year Digital Still Used Camera Warranty (for cameras with a retail value of up to $3000.00)
Mack%20Camera%20Repair $74.95

Kingston Technology 8 GB, 133x Elite Pro Compact Flash Memory Card
Kingston%20Technology $24.95

Total: 1291.10

I'm just starting out, so I'll upgrade when the money comes down the road. Thanks all for your help and advice. I was about ready to delete my account from here after getting flamed last night. I'm very glad I didn't.

BioSpark wrote in post #8004428
Talked to the representative. He said that "recertified" means that a canon representative use the camera during a trade show. He said they are in great condition and it has a one year warranty. I'm going to get that along with http://www.adorama.com …P.html?searchin​fo=imxw2up for a total of a 3 year warranty.

Sound pretty good?

I think you better wait for a clarification on what that person told you. Sorry but what I have read here and seen (by buying a referb/"recertified") from the same place, most of that is Bull. I bought a "recertified" 30D, BUT the box says right on it "refurbished".

EDIT... Well I guess to late, you ordered. Don't be surprised if that box says "refurbished", because it most likely will.

HyperYagami wrote in post #8004508
yo, you got it completely wrong.

it's the *seller* can't do neg feedback, not buyer. it sucks for the *seller*, because buyers can neg feedback all they want, but can't "counter".

HyperYagami... I have bought and sold and I swear I have seen no difference of what you speak, only what I posted above... I guess I could have wrong.

Is this a USA ebay or over seas web site? Oh and "yo" right back at you, I didn't know that word was still being used.

That's fine if it's refurbished. That's why I bought the 2 year (3 years in total) warranty just in case it poops out on me. Thanks regardless Steve.

BioSpark wrote in post #8004679
That's fine if it's refurbished. That's why I bought the 2 year (3 years in total) warranty just in case it poops out on me. Thanks regardless Steve.

Well that is one thing I wanted you to check... 1 year warranty is bull, it is only 90 days for referb/recertified. 1 year warranty is for New.

But like you posted, you got the "2 year" extended, but 9 months less is 9 month less.

Let me guess, did you buy over the phone with the person that gave you that warranty info?

Please don't take what I am posting here as 100%, I could have been mislead when I bought my 30D from Adorama. All I can say for sure is one of us has been mislead.

Hah. That's the cold hearted fact when it comes to buying stuff. You never know when your getting mislead. Hah. I didn't buy from the guy on the phone, I called and then ordered online once I checked everything out.

I did ask him however specifically if it was for 2 years including the year they threw in or an additional two years equaling 3 years. Julio said it was for 3 years in total with the 2 year mack warranty.

Calling again to get clarification.

EDIT: Just spoke to them, they just started a new ONE year warranty on all recertified items (May 2nd-3rd/2009). I don't know how I just did it, but the guy also took 50 dollars off the order.. That just covered me my delivery and a little bit of the 2 year warranty. Not to shabby.

EDIT 2: The price of the package dropped from 1174 to 1124 literally after I got done ordering it. The customer service representative (Julio) sent me a price adjustment receipt to verify. He also went out of his way to make sure that I will have the camera before I leave on vacation next friday by putting a rush on the order/upgrading it to a 3 day delivery. Wow, what a great change in service. I was surprised they didn't give me the "The order was already placed, we can't help you" line. That and combined with a three year warranty really helps out. I'll definitely be doing business with them again in the future. Simply a great company A+.

Hey man, all apologies. It looks like you are not the ebay seller, as I had incorrectly assumed after the reseller rating post above. Here's the thing -- these posts were fresh on my mind (all are scams):

• Too good to be true... Rogers Camera https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=692913
  
• Brand new canon 50D usd 440$ https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=694917
  
• Canon 5D- Body only- new $690 AR https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=697443
  
• Is This A Scam......I Think So. https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=687889
  
• Canon 40D best price https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=687108
  
• Has anyone heard of ontimedigital.com https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=686530
  
• Sonic Cameras https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=684891
  
• Too good to be true? https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=681687
  
• 1DMarkIII from Bingo Cameras for $1,939?? https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=682927
  
• Should I do this? https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=680535
  
• SLR Genuis https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=67672
  
• 5D Mk 2 -- Is this for real? https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=674484
  
• Is this a good deal for an XSI? https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=672157
  

It's not a problem what so ever. I can understand that you were just trying to defend the forum and also state your thoughts. No worries, and no grudges held. I appreciate your advice all the same.

Thanks for the welcome! I also changed my original argument post. Stupid late night heated battles. Hah.

MrSteve wrote in post #8004640
HyperYagami... I have bought and sold and I swear I have seen no difference of what you speak, only what I posted above... I guess I could have wrong.

Is this a USA ebay or over seas web site? Oh and "yo" right back at you, I didn't know that word was still being used.

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