algmiyazaki
Senior Member
Not sure if this is the right forum to ask this but I need some advice / outside opinions.
I purchased a D7200 from Amazon, 'new' condition, with Amazon LLC as the seller (bought directly from them). When I received it, it was not 'new' but clearly either used, demo, or return. The camera was in good condition, no issues, but had a shutter counter of 55 already, plus some settings modified (such as preexisting date/time, etc.)
So I called Amazon and they overnighted me a new one. Well, this one is even worse. It has a shutter count of 2500 and is scratched up. Obviously, I'm not keeping this one.
My question is, should I keep the original one, at least once I verify with Nikon that it's under valid warranty? Or is it worth the hassle of returning both cameras, waiting for refund, then trying to find one in a local shop? Basically, is a camera with a shutter count of 55 anything to worry about, quality wise? I've taken about 500 pics with it already and haven't noticed any issues, though it is annoying to receive a used camera without getting a discount.
Also, I advise everyone NEVER to buy cameras or lenses from Amazon but if you do, buy it from a seller with high ratings and not from Amazon LLC itself.
I purchased a D7200 from Amazon, 'new' condition, with Amazon LLC as the seller (bought directly from them). When I received it, it was not 'new' but clearly either used, demo, or return. The camera was in good condition, no issues, but had a shutter counter of 55 already, plus some settings modified (such as preexisting date/time, etc.)
So I called Amazon and they overnighted me a new one. Well, this one is even worse. It has a shutter count of 2500 and is scratched up. Obviously, I'm not keeping this one.
My question is, should I keep the original one, at least once I verify with Nikon that it's under valid warranty? Or is it worth the hassle of returning both cameras, waiting for refund, then trying to find one in a local shop? Basically, is a camera with a shutter count of 55 anything to worry about, quality wise? I've taken about 500 pics with it already and haven't noticed any issues, though it is annoying to receive a used camera without getting a discount.
Also, I advise everyone NEVER to buy cameras or lenses from Amazon but if you do, buy it from a seller with high ratings and not from Amazon LLC itself.