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<blockquote data-quote="algmiyazaki" data-source="post: 479325" data-attributes="member: 14248">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.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="algmiyazaki, post: 479325, member: 14248"] 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. [/QUOTE]

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