I have got an offer from a shop saying they could sell me first hand lens but without a box at a cheaper price. is it a second hand lens. or is there such a thing in the market?
I have got an offer from a shop saying they could sell me first hand lens but without a box at a cheaper price. is it a second hand lens. or is there such a thing in the market?
I have got an offer from a shop saying they could sell me first hand lens but without a box at a cheaper price. is it a second hand lens. or is there such a thing in the market?
Be careful, can be 2nd hand. The box doesn't cost anything, it's silly to offer cheaper price with the reason "no box included". Most important: warranty card. if you get international card and it matches the lens (serial) then it's fine. If they offer only shop warranty then it sounds strange.
most probably it is a 2nd hand mint condition lens, or someone returned it for a new one due to some fault and this was sent to repair.
even in bulk, box will be there. as for checking, i don really think so especially so if they only offer shop warranty instead of the warranty from manufacturer.Would there be such a thing as they ordered in bulk and would not have the box? or would there be any way i can find out if the lens is a 1st hand or a 2nd hand lens?
They only offer shop warranty . Its not a kit lens in fact i was looking for tamron 17-50 2.8 . It sounded strange to me but the price is attractive. Just wanted some advice from you guys for it?
even in bulk, box will be there. as for checking, i don really think so especially so if they only offer shop warranty instead of the warranty from manufacturer.
I have got an offer from a shop saying they could sell me first hand lens but without a box at a cheaper price. is it a second hand lens. or is there such a thing in the market?
It could occur if the lens you are looking at is a kit lens that is bundled with some camera body. The shop split it up for sale, therefore, no box.
some of these shops might have hand carried these lens back, and boxes were too big for their luggages.
just ask if they have more than 1 copy...
if its the only 17-50 in the shop..and doesnt come with boxes...just be prepared that it might be a used mint copy.
Is the shop you're talking about by any chance located at Peninsular S C?