jo7hs2 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Hey all, I've decided on the 17-40 f/4L. I was going to just buy it new, but B&H has them used (9+) for $569.00, which is about $65 cheaper than their new price. Since the difference is only 10%, and after my recent problems with used purchases, I'm hesitant to mess with it with a purchase of this size. Sure, they say it is cosmetically 9+, but how do I know if it has been previously dropped, and will crap out the day after their 90-day warranty ends? It oculd also be a bad copy, and that's why it ended up being sold. Granted, that 10% would cover or help cover one of the new filters I now need, which aren't exactly cheap at 77mm. Any advice? At what price differencial do you start considering used equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3rdpwr Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 If it was my, I'd buy new. New lens, new warranty. But, I guess it depends on one's financial situation... -Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sattler123 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Not sure that for "only" $65 I'd take the risk - for me there needs to be at least a 40% reduction in price to entice me to buy used. I would want the warranty and be assured that I can exchange the lens if something should be wrong with it. Buy new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_stanton2 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 For only a difference of $65, buy new, unless B&H's price also includes all the original packaging, case, caps, etc. Those materials may affect your resale price, should you ever want to sell/trade the lens. Also, try KEH.com. Their ratings are VERY conservative, prices are good, and their return policy is very fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo7hs2 Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 Thanks folks, glad to hear my sentiments are somewhat in check with yours. I generally won't considered used for less than a 25% difference, but I was tempted this time. Derek, I just purchased a used camera from KEH.com, after another retailer messed up the same order, and so far I've been pleased with them. When the camera arrives (todayish), I hope I'll continue to be pleased with them. They didn't have a used 17-40 on my last check, but I am considering them for this purchase, especially since the shipping distance is only about 100 miles, so much less chance for damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcher Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Canon's got a pretty good rebate gonig for this lens at the moment, especially if you buy two qualifying items, something like $70-$90 (with double rebate). That probably puts it new even more competitively priced with the used. Although it's been awhile since I looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo7hs2 Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 I'm going with a new copy from keh.com because I ordered a Rebel Ti from them as a backup film body, and I'm extremely please with the transaction. The camera they sent was a Canon refurb, with straps and new batteries. In a box. With a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medina photography cherry Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Either way, it's nice to know they hold their value, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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