New-Style Lens Warranty Card from Nikon USA

<p>For several years, Nikon USA has been providing these yellow warranty cards for their lenses. However, the new 200-500mm/f5.6 E comes with a plain white warranty card. I am sure it works the same way, but the plain cards looks less formal.</p>

<p>Has anybody received these white cards, from lenses other than the 200-500mm? (There is a serial number on it; I just PhotoShopped it out.)</p>

 

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<p>I was under the impression that if you registered your lens online at NikonUSA via adding them to your gearbag that you were covered and didn't have to send the slips in (the old yellow card). Looks like maybe the new card they got rid of that requirement.</p>

 

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<p>I was under the impression that if you registered your lens online at NikonUSA via adding them to your gearbag that you were covered and didn't have to send the slips in </p>

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In some cases, for example if you live in California, it's unnecessary to send in a card or register online to have warranty coverage. See <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2013/12/do-you-need-to-register-new-products-you-buy/index.htm">this page</a>.</p>

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<p>Nikon USA introduced those yellow ones about three years ago: http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00aW7E</p>

<p>If you take a look at the fine prints, both the old (yellow) and new ones ask you to register on line within 10 days to get the Extended Service Coverage (ESC) for the additional four years (years 2 to 5):</p>

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<p>To activate your ESC you must register your ESC online with Nikon Inc. within ten days from the date of the original retail purchase of this Nikkor lens. Failure to register your ESC within such ten day period invalidates your ESC.</p>

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<p>However, I kind of doubt that Nikon enforces that registration. If you read the previous thread, some people think that is merely Nikon's way to get your name and e-mail address so that they can spam you with further e-mail advertisements.</p>

<p>Shun, I purchased a lens today and it had the new white warranty card.</p>

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<p>However, I kind of doubt that Nikon enforces that registration. If you read the previous thread, some people think that is merely Nikon's way to get your name and e-mail address so that they can spam you with further e-mail advertisements.</p>

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<p>Interesting. I've been buying and registering new Nikon gear since the early 1980s and have never received any spam mail--snail or e- from Nikon. </p>

<p>Nick, does Nikon have your current e-mail address? And if so, maybe your e-mail server (or client) has some strong spam filter.</p>

<p>I receive advertising e-mail from Nikon every week or two, usually for their refurbished products, especially when they have 10% off for everything refurbished. I have never bought directly from their store, though.</p>

<p>I have never received spam mail from Nikon either. I have always assumed they need your email address in case they need to contact you regarding recalls or other issues with your Nikon product.</p>

<p>Interesting. Anybody else gets e-mail like this one from the Nikon USA store? Again, I have never purchased from them (directly).</p><div></div>

<p>In the USA you do not need to register your warranty by mail or online. To obtain warranty service all you need is a dated store receipt or invoice.</p>

<p>For several years Nikon stopped including warranty cards with dslr cameras at all. https://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16192 says (in part) "<em>No registration or "warranty" card is included or needed with a Nikon D-SLR or Coolpix camera. Keep your original, dated proof of purchase from the Authorized Nikon Inc. dealer in case warranty service is ever needed</em>."</p>

<p>Henry Posner<br /><strong>B&H Photo-Video</strong></p>

<p>The only time I sent a lens in it was a 70-300VR I bought used and had no documentation of any kind to show. They still fixed it for free, I guess based on the manufacture date. The VR Module had gone wonky.</p>

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<p>a 70-300VR I bought used</p>

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<p>Chuck, Nikon USA's warranty only applies to the original purchaser/owner. Once it changes hands as used equipment, the warranty is technically voided. For example, if someone buys a lens, uses it for a month and then sells it to someone else, there is no warranty any more, and Nikon USA can charge you for any repair job.</p>

<p>Therefore, in Chuck's case, either Nikon USA repair got mixed up and thought he was the initial owner or they just did him a favor.</p>

<p>Shun, two weeks ago I purchased a Nikon 70-200mm f4.0. It came with the yellow card--slip of paper.</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>I am sure that a lot of those old yellow warranty cards are still remaining. I got a different lens last month and it also came with a yellow one.</p>

<p>It looks like a world-wide change. Apparently Nikon UK and Australia are also switching to white cards, although without an image, I can't tell whether they look the same as the US one: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3906655</p>

<p>I find the old one with the seal, etc. looks a little more official.</p>

<p>I get those email, Shun.</p>

 

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<p>I get those email, Shun.</p>

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Sorry, somehow I thought Bob was talking about e-mail from me. I am glad that I am not the only one getting those spam e-mail from the Nikon Store.

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