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Would you buy used from B&H photo???
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RustyRus
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They are one of the most reputable companies in the bussiness. I would trust what they say about their used gear.......
Again though its a used lens so............................
Again though its a used lens so............................
markjx
Active member
I bought a used 20D from them right after the 30D came out. The camera itself was in fantastic condition. Just as described, and basically brand new.
Reading the manual, I noticed that the kit was missing a cable (the USB one, maybe? I don't remember. It certainly wasn't a "necessary" accessory) and it was missing the Photoshop Elements CD. I called them. They apologized and shipped out the two missing parts at no cost to me. In fact, I think they even overnight'ed them.
Excellent experience. I would buy used from them again in a heartbeat.
Reading the manual, I noticed that the kit was missing a cable (the USB one, maybe? I don't remember. It certainly wasn't a "necessary" accessory) and it was missing the Photoshop Elements CD. I called them. They apologized and shipped out the two missing parts at no cost to me. In fact, I think they even overnight'ed them.
Excellent experience. I would buy used from them again in a heartbeat.
Phillip Tornero
Leading Member
Hello IMHO, it depends on how much money you are saving on the prouduct you are savingbuy buying used, and of course, remember the shortened warranty, ie perhaps 6months compared to a full year. Sometimes it IS worth it to save a little while longer to buy new.
Mike G61010
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I have bought used from adorama and keh. So far, my used lens experiences have been positive.
olmail
Senior Member
i have bought a refurbished tamron 17-50 f2.8 and a canon 300mm f4 used like new from adorama and have no regrets at all. but it is at least a small gamble. if i were to buy another used lens and have to pay for a repair out of pocket, it might easily cost everything i saved off of new prices. if you are willing to accept that gamble. i consider B&H completely trustworthy as i do adorama.
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chuck nakell
Well-known member
B&H has always been completely trustworthy for me through more than 20 transactions.
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Scales USA
Veteran Member
My take on used lenses is that they are so close to new price, why bother. I can buy them on ebay from a reputable seller like Adorama and get the 8% cashback along with a new lens with full warranty. I've also noticed that new Canon lenses made recently seem to be better than those that are 5 years or more old. I'm thinking that Canon has improved their tooling and test processes, because new lenses do seem sharper on the average. Of course, there are still people who get bad ones, but you can bet that sellers of used lenses do not test them for sharpness, just for obvious defects.
DotCom Editor
Veteran Member
I have purchased three used lenses from B&H. One was factory refurbished. No problems; all worked perfectly. B&H has excellent customer service and I know there would be no question if I had to return an item.
Joe Photo Lover
Veteran Member
I haven't bought any used lenses from them but I have bought used lenses from other sources that I trust less. B+H has often demonstrated themselves to be a consumer friendly organization with many satisfied and loyal customers.
Gordon Leitch
Senior Member
Yes. I am just another long-time, many purchase, super happy B&H customer. I have dealt with their used department only once, and that was a 100% satisfactory transaction as well.
Gordon
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Travellling Fool
Well-known member
Yes. First dealt with them more 15 years ago. Have bought used from B&H, have bought new from them and have sold used to them. Nothing other than a straight forward and positive experience each time, so much so it's the first place I automatically turn to, going elsewhere only when they don't have the product I want (rare).
henryp
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Thank you and everyone else here who took the time to comment.
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Dr. Leonard
Senior Member
They're so good I wish in was in the market for something now so I can give them money.
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