It was often not 100% clear what your rights are when buying refurbished stuff at Amazon. Luckily they now added that special graph showing what kind of guarantee you get. You have that epxlanation on many Sony products I am going to list here (sometimes with additional link to same auction on eBay):
Sony A6000 with 18-55mm and 55-210mm lens for $619 at Amazon (Click here) and [shoplink 38748 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Sony 24-70mm FE lens for $799 at Amazon (Click here) and [shoplink 38750 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Sony A5100 with 16-50mm and 55-210mm lens for $469 at Amazon (Click here).
Sony A5000 with 16-50mm and 55-210mm lens for $349 at Amazon (Click here) and [shoplink 38749 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Sony A6000 with 16-50mm and 55-210mm lens for $619 at [shoplink 38747 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Sony A7r for $1299 at Amazon (Click here) and [shoplink 38751 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Sony A7 for $829 at Amazon (Click here) and [shoplink 38752 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
Sony A7s for $1899 at [shoplink 38754 ebay]eBay (Click here)[/shoplink].
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Refurbished is the way to go! Never a problem on my end.
I’ve gotten some good deals that way, too.
I don’t believe we are looking at Secondipity again. Their Amazon practice is just as dodgy as their ebay auctions.
Some of the June feedback for Secondipity on Amazon:
“I’m surprised the item I received was “Certified Refurbished.” While it is fully functional, there are some pretty rough visual defects that would, in my mind, keep it from being
refurbished.”
Jay Hankins, July 27, 2015
“Item received with no invoice and/or packing slip. Item supplied with cut, cracked & defective cable. Item not inspected or checked before sending to consumer. Item returned
to seller via USPS priority mail 7-20-15; tracking # 9505 5112 0259 5201 5072 79. No refund posted to my debit card as of 7-25-15. Amazon should review seller’s business practices to avoid future unsatisfied customers.”
Mike Mendoza, July 25, 2015
“Was sold as factory refurbished. Item came in VERY used condition and very poorly packaged. Remote was filthy and thrown in box with power cord. I still can’t believe what has happened. A total disgrace. They are not worthy of selling here. Complaint filed with Amazon.
Stay Away!!!”
Cliff, July 25, 2015
“These arrived today. I’m having a hard time at this point believing the “certified refurbished” part. There is no indication on the product that anything was refurbished. A product refurbished by Sony (or a Sony authorized rep) would have a sticker or cert. of some kind as evidence of that. Not to mention, the packaging was really odd. And I can’t get them to connect via Bluetooth to my iPhone.”
usozyoung, July 21, 2015
“Sold as “manufacturer refurbished”, “professionally refurbished”, “90 day warranty” with disclaimer “may show signs of light use”, But highly visible circular scuff on the screen. This is damage, not “light use”. No warranty card/registration URL. How to obtain warranty?
This is poor from Sony and seller, given the “Refurbish” standards set by reputable companies eg. Apple, Amazon Warehouse.”
HJ, July 10, 2015
I’d respectfully suggest that this doesn’t really make anything clear. Define “refurbished.” They could wipe the item with a cleaning cloth and call it “refurbished,” without a firm definition. Same goes for “tested.” What does that mean? How was the item tested, and how thoroughly? They could slip a battery into a camera body, flip the power switch to see if it turns on, and call it “tested,” if they don’t define what testing means.
i will never again order from secondipity i ordered a sony a7 they sent me an a5100 kit i sent it back after a week they decided instead of sending me what i ordered they decided to give me a refund. and now im stuck finding another a7 for the same price.
Honestly, your not missing anything. Buy the A7II.
Yeah if it fit my budget I would.
I gotcha. Well, you should try a M43. Don’t knock it till you tried it. Or…or…if you got a thing for Sony- the A77II is a box of sick wonder. It does it all. If you have to scratch that FF itch though, I’d just wait a few months and grab an A7II for hundred less than it’s going for now. Your hands will thank you with that fine grip action.
Currently I am shooting with a Sony a6000 but after that little rant I ordered a Fuji xpro1 with the 35 1.4 and one other lens for 945.00
Fine choice. I’ve eyed that guy up myself. I have yet to try the fuji stuff, but that’s one sweet camera- so I hear. One day, one day.