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Transfer of warranty on used Nikon and Canon cameras

Postby whitey on Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:38 pm

Hi all

I am still tossing up whether to buy new or used.

So todays noob question is - If I purchase a used camera (aussie stock) that has some manufacturer warranty and an extended Mack warranty, does the warranty (both the manufacturer and Mack) transfer automatically to me?
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Re: Transfer of warranty on used Nikon and Canon cameras

Postby gstark on Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:22 pm

Manufacturer's warranty on Nikon is not transferable.

You'd need to check with Mack and ask them what their policy would be.
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Re: Transfer of warranty on used Nikon and Canon cameras

Postby Bindii on Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:49 pm

gstark wrote:Manufacturer's warranty on Nikon is not transferable.

You'd need to check with Mack and ask them what their policy would be.


Wow.. really?..

thats terrible.. do you know why cause I think thats terrible business practice cause as far as i would be concerned is that a warranty is a warranty.. whatever happened to good old fashioned service..

*scampers off to check to see if Canon allows tranfers of warranties on their products*.. :)
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Re: Transfer of warranty on used Nikon and Canon cameras

Postby gstark on Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:01 pm

Bindii wrote:I think thats terrible business practice cause as far as i would be concerned is that a warranty is a warranty..


I agree completely ...

But please ... remind me about of whom we are speaking? ;)

whatever happened to good old fashioned service..


I agree completely ...

But please ... remind me about of whom we are speaking? ;)
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Re: Transfer of warranty on used Nikon and Canon cameras

Postby whitey on Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:26 pm

gstark wrote:Manufacturer's warranty on Nikon is not transferable.

You'd need to check with Mack and ask them what their policy would be.


Thanks Gary - just did a bit of investigation and
1) Nikon - not transferrable http://www.nikon.com.au/warranty.php
2) Mack - transerable for a fee ($20USD) http://www.mackcam.com/servicecontracts/faq.htm#12
3) Phototechnical Services - have shot them an enquiry, not clear from their website http://www.phototech.com.au/warranties.htm
4) Canon - not clear from their website, will shoot them an email.
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Re: Transfer of warranty on used Nikon and Canon cameras

Postby Reschsmooth on Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:20 pm

gstark wrote:Manufacturer's warranty on Nikon is not transferable.


I know it has been mentioned, but that is a load of bulls#$t. How can a manufacturer limit a warranty to a person as opposed to the product. I reckon if challenged against the TPA, it may not stand.
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Re: Transfer of warranty on used Nikon and Canon cameras

Postby MATT on Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:57 am

deadgoose wrote:3) Phototechnical Services - have shot them an enquiry, not clear from their website http://www.phototech.com.au/warranties.htm



Phototechnical - cost about $11 for a transfer and sending out of new certificates.


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