SD1200 - refurbished, used or new from 3rd party seller? looking for advice: Just wondering if anyone has insights as to which option is better - a used model in very good/like new condition, a refurbished model, or a new model from an Amazon...
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It seems to me that all of these cameras should be listed as "disposable". They work fine for a limited time then develop lines or spots on the screen, and as cautioned in previous posts a lense error message which is the end! I love Canon cameras and now am in the process of replacing my latest "disposable". Do I want to buy another Canon? I think I will look at the Panasonic this time around...
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When I bought it, I didn't buy it brand new (used option--second hand) but it was in great condition, seemed like it was used very little if much at all. I assume if you don't opt to buy it from a 3rd party/used seller, then you are buying it new.
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Hey Zen, check out the discussion after "Anybody have a pink SD1100" ... talks about how it comes with battery and charger. Guess I could have just said that. I had the same question though...what comes in the box should be posted somewhere in the description. Perhaps Amazon wants you to wonder and end up buying the extra battery and the charger from them...make money off people who don't take time (or have time) to ask questions. On the bright side, maybe some mailroom clerk got a nice bump up to a corner office from that gem of a moneymaking idea.
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I noticed that as well -- now it looks like Amazon has stopped selling (new) units themselves altogether, with no explanation. We bought ours from Amazon recently and it seems to work fine. A thorough and generally well-done review was posted by someone on July 25 if you haven't seen it.
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I had purchased a refurbished phone before and had nothing but problems with it. I would go for the used one.
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They are 100% new if you pick the new one and not refurbished, they have both just pay attention to what you choose. It states new or refurbished if you look. Sony says 1 year warranty, have not used it so I cant tell you and I am nearly at the 1 year point now.
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I purchased this camera New directly from Amazon and received it 2 weeks ago. So far everything seems fine. But I would like to know exactly what Amazon is "reviewing" so I can feel comfortable with my purchase and not worry about some malfunction or failure popping up in the near future. I am sure many others are in the same situation and would like a further explanation from Amazon. Please Amazon, what gives?
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The unit I purchased was new. It still operates well. If you'll recall, I was railing against refurbished units and a reader directed me to a site where new units were available.
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At Audio Video Communication our Unit Its Brand New. Amazon did not show the Option to sell it as New. We reported to Amazon but nothing yet. Buy it from us. We will send you a current and new unit.
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Brand new from factory. I think they have to market it as re-stocked, refurbished, etc...see note below from Darryle though, this is true.
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I have Canon SD750 and suddenly got the black screen. I talked to Canon and they suggested two options. 1) Either Pay $99 + $10(shipping) + $10(shipping to send them) to get the camara fixed. $99 includes parts + labor. 2) OR, under 'canon loyalty' program, hand over the SD750 camara back to Canon company and get a refurbished SD -850 IS camara. Plus i also have to pay $149 + $10(shipping) + around 6.5% tax. So, roughly it would be $170.Don't know what to do ?? I dont have any warranty left.
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It is supposed to be brans-new, but if you read all the reviews some buyers, especially those who purchased from resellers, received laptops that were packaged as new but which turned out to be refurbished (this also happened with some purchased direct from Amazon -- Amazon made good when it was discovered -- problem is, it often wasn't discovered until the unit went sour and someone had to open it up.
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I am really wanting this unit, but worried about the "refurb/new" thing ... should I be concerned? were you guys able to update maps on ALL those that suspected "used"? ... should I go ahead and get it ??
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Agree Mark M Scheingold...I also would like to know exactly what Amazon is "reviewing", so I can feel comfortable with my purchase and not worry about some malfunction or failure popping up in the near future!!I Think that we need a more detailled explanation from Amazon...Please Amazon, Could you tell us Why the DMC-SZ9 is Under Review and if the Panasonic DMC-SZ9 has Some kind of technical or malfunction problems?
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Why does a memory card NOT come with the camera?? I just purchased one from Amazon to give as a gift, and upon opening and inspecting it, there is NO card. Also, the box was not sealed and had some worn edges... I'm thinking Amazon has pulled a fast one and sent me a returned item that is missing components.
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Refurbished! Much like the other commenter, I also had issues with colored lines. When I sent it to Samsung for repair I was told the lens was manufactured 10/1/2012 and was out of its one year warranty. Even worse I was told the camera which was manufactured on 5/1/2012 had been refurbished and was out of warranty. It would cost me $190 to fix. All Samsung could say was sorry, and strongly suggested that Samsung products should only be purchased from authorized Samsung sellers.
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Thanks, Mey, that really helps and makes me feel much better about trying out the SD750. I have ordered it and am waiting for it to arrive...can't wait to try it out.