New or used D500

Andy W

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The D500 is on sale for $1496.95. My local camera shop has a used D500 with a 6100 shutter count for $1195.00 and a 30 day warranty. Would the one year warranty on the new one be worth $300.00 to you?
 

BackdoorArts

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6100 is nothing on that shutter. In general if something's gonna fail it's going to fail early. If it looks clean I'd offer $50-100 less than that and see if they budge, and if they don't buy it anyway. I've got two and they've been rock solid.
 

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I'm going to throw a wrench in here. Allen's Camera has a used D500 with 44 shutter actuations (listed as Like New) for $1099. I *think* they offer a 7-day return policy and a 30-day warranty on used - at least I'm pretty sure that's what it's been in the past.

I've purchased used items from them without any issues. They have always been stellar. @BackdoorHippie do you have any comments to make about Allen's customer service? You've purchased used from them, haven't you?

https://allenscamera.com/d500-dslr-camera-body-used-s-n-3042123/
 

BackdoorArts

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I'm going to throw a wrench in here. Allen's Camera has a used D500 with 44 shutter actuations (listed as Like New) for $1099. I *think* they offer a 7-day return policy and a 30-day warranty on used - at least I'm pretty sure that's what it's been in the past.

I've purchased used items from them without any issues. They have always been stellar. @BackdoorHippie do you have any comments to make about Allen's customer service? You've purchased used from them, haven't you?

https://allenscamera.com/d500-dslr-camera-body-used-s-n-3042123/

Allen's a great place. Bought both my 300mm's from them and my second D500 body (new). Had this been there at the time I would have saved myself $400.
 

hark

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Allen's a great place. Bought both my 300mm's from them and my second D500 body (new). Had this been there at the time I would have saved myself $400.

Thanks, Jake. It's good that he hear it from someone else besides me. Allen's has an excellent reputation although it isn't nearly as widely known as B&H or Adorama.
 

Andy W

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I tried the link but they may have sold it:

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Uh oh, looks like the page you are looking for has moved or no longer exists.
 

hark

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I tried the link but they may have sold it:

404 Error - Page not found

Uh oh, looks like the page you are looking for has moved or no longer exists.

Sorry, Andy. Someone else probably bought it - it was a fantastic price.

The one near you still sounds like a good option!
 

Andy W

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30 days doesnt sound like much, my LCS offers 6 months on all secondhand gear, if thats standard over there ok.

I believe that is a standard practice over here. I've bought a lot of used gear from this store and had good luck so far.
 

carguy

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The D500 is on sale for $1496.95. My local camera shop has a used D500 with a 6100 shutter count for $1195.00 and a 30 day warranty. Would the one year warranty on the new one be worth $300.00 to you?
I'd go for the used body. I'd offer $1,000 OTD before pulling the trigger :)

30 days is PLENTY of time to identify any real issues.

I just bought a MINTY used D750 w/Nikon Grip from a friend for $900. only 8K on the (Nikon replaced) shutter.
 

editorial_use_only

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The D500 is on sale for $1496.95. My local camera shop has a used D500 with a 6100 shutter count for $1195.00 and a 30 day warranty. Would the one year warranty on the new one be worth $300.00 to you?

Okay just a different perspective. $300 isn't enough of a discount for me to risk it. I'd just go New and get the full warranty and peace of mind. People do all kinds of crazy stuff to their equipment and then sell it. Stuff you might not uncover in 30 days. I did a shoot with a guy who talked up how he bought a jammed lens, disassembled and lubricated it himself, then resold it. I'd hate to have been the new owner of that lens. Also with New, you know that you are getting the box and all the accessories and if you have to resell it later that stuff helps resale value. I buy most of my bodies used. But $300 isn't enough of a discount.
 
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