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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?

Manufacturer's warranty on Nikon is not transferable.

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

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*..

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?

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.

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.

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.


MATT