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Message: <blockquote data-quote="aroy" data-source="post: 308959" data-attributes="member: 16090">I do not think that any major manufacturer would sell lenses failing QC at a lower cost to any trader. That would just ruin their reputation.The so caller "Grey" imports are import of the genuine article, from other regions, and not supported by the local authorized importer. The authorized importer puts in a lot of effort and capital into the business and is also responsible for extended support. That is why they cost more. If there were no warranty or support, the goods could be as much as half the price recommended, as there is no need to invest in infrastructure for sales and repairs. I know of an importer who was quoting 60% discount on the D600. He claimed to be buying in bulk. Again there was no support, except return within one month.Various companies have different support policies. For example Nikon does not support extended warranties outside the country their equipment was bought, Canon on other hand does, so a Nikon bought in say Singapore has no warranty in India, while a Canon has.At one time when the import duties were high in India (50%-75% compared to 25% today), a lot of photographic equipment was sold in the Indian Grey Market. There was no support, and only a short term guaranty by the seller. You lived with it as it rarely failed. Today with major discounts by sellers, it makes very little sense to buy grey market, at least in India. I bought the 35mm F1.8 DX lense at a discount of more than 45% in a scheme, and it comes with full Nikon India warranty.</blockquote>

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