daniel_chow Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Two questions: (1) The nikon DSLR D200 came out less than a year ago. like any electronics Anyone know so far how reliable is this camera? (2) For someone who is on a budget and looking for reliable place to purchase this high end camera. Is Ebay a recommendate place to buy from - Is the couterfit risk very high and anyone has any "bad" experience going this route ? Example of some of the ebay dealers: J&K Cameras, digital shopping network... Thanks Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john falkenstine Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 If you're on a budget maybe the Nikon D200 is not the camera for you. Are you addicted to Ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
park_street Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I just bought one for a great price from completephoto.usa. It was an eBay auction and the camera has a USA warranty. I was somewhat worried about buying through a dealer other than Adorama or B&H but everything went well. Check the feedback before you buy from anyone on eBay of course. BTW, I bought the D200 to replace a D1X as the backup for my D2X and I have been quite pleased with the camera. Very nice camera for the money IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernard_frank Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Unless there is a valid warranty, with plenty of time left, unless this is not grey market, and unless the seller has a long (5 years plus) and a very positive feedback history, I would not buy any digital camera on eBay. Not anymore, that is. eBay has, unfortunately, become a haunt of crooks of all kinds. That's e eBay's own fault, because they never really took serious care of all the complains for swindling, especially complains from from buyers. who take all the risks. Now, AFAIC, eBay is doomed. That being said the D200 is a very reliable camera. As we speak I am in the process of processing some pictures I took this afternoon, under heavily overcast skies, and I keep marvelling at how little needs to be done in post-processing to get a technically good picture from the D200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamison_moon Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I have almost brand spanking new D200 which I am thinking about selling if you want to buy for $1,650 with a lens. I bought it for $1,999 plus tax. I only took about 2,000 picture, and is a USA market camera with warrenty still left. I have all the original box, plastic wrap and all. email me at jamison@nyc.rr.com. Let me know. P.S. If you are in New York, you can see the camera before buying it. Jamison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 The camera is fine. Ebay, you basically take your chances with no recourse. I've bought camera stuff there before. The above suggestions are good, but really its at your risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14mm 2.8l Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Cametaauctions at ebay has been blowing out their brand new D200 for $1,399 for a few months now. Why buy (((any))) D200 used when you can get this item brand new with full 1 year nikon warantee and some extra goodies thrown in like 1gb card, ect? Their 166,000 positive transactions should make this a cheaper and attractive option for you and you'll get to buy it via ebay as you wish. It took me less than 1 minute to find their item #160067916260. If it sells wait a few hours and another buy it now D200 will replace it. Lindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vuyisich Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I would also recommend ebay. I recently bought my Nikon 8400 (store demo) and love it. It looks and performs like a brand new camera. If the seller has a good reputation, and you pay with paypal, I don't see any problem at all. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_s Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 The USA price on this camera has dropped to below $1400, and B&H Photo and Adorama are selling it for $1339. Wolf Camera has it for a few dollars more. I would probably not bother buying it on eBay, and I would not buy used unless I got a significant discount. As the D200 is extremely difficult to counterfeit, I think your chances of being cheated in this manner are nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_wisniewski Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Remember that Nikon USA warranties are not transferable. So, you only get a warranty if you buy a new or factory refurbished camera from an authorized Nikon dealer. Not all of the dealers on eBay are authorized. Private sellers are not authorized, on or off eBay, so if you buy someone's used D200 (even the one mentioned in this thread) you get no warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdiphotos Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Trust is the Word for today. Shop at B&H Photo for all your Photography equipment. They have a great reputation among Professional Photographer's. You may pay a little more money, but you will be satisfied with your purchase. They have Quality Customer Service too. They offer variety of good Payment and shipping choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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