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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 323725" data-attributes="member: 9240">I sent mine back twice and in each case there was fewer than 100 added to the count (I'd have to dig thru threads to know exactly).First question, are you 100% sure it's the same serial number you sent out?  Did you have custom copyright information in the original, if so is it still there (none of mine changed while at Nikon either time)?  I know you're not supposed to ship it with the battery, but is it a possibility that you did, and the camera was turned on and fired inside the packaging until the battery ran out?All just guesses.  It's not unusual for the diopter setting to get changed during packing, but the increase in shutter count is bothersome.  Granted, they replaced it, so your new count starts with the new number - but you have no idea if those actuations are pre- or post-installation.</blockquote>