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would you buy a refurb dslr camera?
I was looking at the Canon EOS XSi at Best Buy and it felt better in my hands compared to the Nikons.
It's for sale refurbished on Overstock.com plus I get 10% off. I've gotten refurbished phones before, but I'm not sure about the camera.
WDYT?
This is basically a beginner camera for me, and in the future, I'll probably get something else.
Re: would you buy a refurb dslr camera?
If I were buying it, it would depend if you could get any sort of warranty with it.
For me no warranty = no purchase.
One problem you'll run into with buying a used body, is there are limited shutter lives. Unless you know the number of actuations for the camera, I wouldn't bother with a used model- you could end up with a very expensive repair down the road if you end up getting a camera that's been used non-stop.
An issue with buying that one from Overstock (OOS now, anyway), is that it's still overpriced. You can get a 450D body used from a good camera shop in the $450 range, and the kit lens isn't worth the change, particularly used- and the warranty would be 90 days, instead of a measly 30.
Used lenses? Sure- make sure they're in great condition, save some $$$ if you aren't worried about warranty stuff (most common issues with lenses won't be covered in a manufacture warranty anyway). But, unless you're buying a camera off of someone you personally know and trust- and are getting a REALLY good deal- I would just buy new (and with a good U.S.A. warranty).
Thanks for the input. Sucks that it's OOS now, but I was thinking about getting it through my cc awards now...
total OOP would be 362.34, brand new. Better deal?
I bought mine used (not refurbed) from a camera store. It still came with a warranty but it's not as long as a new camera warranty would be.
My camera looks brand new, there is not a single tiny little mark on it. I have a feeling the previous owner used it very little. Anyhow, I wasn't ready to spend big money yet so it seemed like the best option. I plan to use this camera for at least 2 years and if I am sitll into it I can then sell it and upgrade.