bonesmalones
Well-known member
This has probably been covered, but I see a pair of SE 10x42 on eBay that are listed as refurbished at a nice price. What is the overall view of refurbished gear? A risk or not?
This has probably been covered, but I see a pair of SE 10x42 on eBay that are listed as refurbished at a nice price. What is the overall view of refurbished gear? A risk or not?
Bones,
How are you? Refurbed items usually perform like new. The main thing to keep in mind is that these products only have a 90-day warranty. However, you are usually getting the optics at steal of a price.
All the best,
Mike Freiberg
Nikon Birding Market Specialist
Mike,
You mean that refurb Nikon binoculars are only covered for 90-days period, and that if something goes wrong with them or if he accidentally drops them after that time, repair costs are out of pocket?
Can't he use the No Fault warranty on used optics after 90 days? If not, he's better off buying second-hand from an individual seller.
Brock
Mike,
You mean that refurb Nikon binoculars are only covered for 90-days period, and that if something goes wrong with them or if he accidentally drops them after that time, repair costs are out of pocket?
Can't he use the No Fault warranty on used optics after 90 days? If not, he's better off buying second-hand from an individual seller.
Brock
Brock,
You are correct. The No-Fault Policy is out of play after 90 days. He will pay more for a second hand item most of the time. However, the protection of the warranty might be worth it in the buyer's mind.
All the best,
Mike Freiberg
Nikon Birding Market Specialist
When I bought a factory refurbished Nikon LXL a few years ago, that was exactly the circumstance. The No Fault warranty did apply: it said so in the official paperwork. I also liked the idea that it had an identifying white slot on the hinge cover, which showed that it had received individual attention.
Ed
Mike,
My understanding is that Nikon binoculars come with two warranties. The first is a "Limited Warranty" good for 25 years on a Nikon USA factory new product or 90 days on a Nikon reconditioned product. The second separate warranty is the No Fault Warranty without a time limit that covers issues for a small fee that are not covered by the Limited Warranty.
Are you saying that a Nikon USA reconditioned product is only covered by the 90 Limited Warranty and the No Fault Warranty does not apply to a Nikon USA reconditioned product? That is just the opposite of what I was told by customer service when I call about a year ago. I was told the No Fault Warranty covers the reconditioned item when the 90 day warranty is not in effect.
Brock,
You are correct. The No-Fault Policy is out of play after 90 days. He will pay more for a second hand item most of the time. However, the protection of the warranty might be worth it in the buyer's mind.
All the best,
Mike Freiberg
Nikon Birding Market Specialist