looking for non-warranteed camera at DVinfo.net

Brandt Wilson · November 14th, 2003, 10:34 AM

Does anyone know how much a DVX100 would be without a warranty and where good sources (Japan, Hong Kong?) would be? This could be an import camera. I would buy from Zotz, but I'm going to be doing some tinkering that would void the warranty anyway.

I'm also looking into the PDX10 and HD10U for the same thing, so if anyone has insight towards these cameras as well, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

John Britt · November 14th, 2003, 11:47 AM

Wow, someone who *wants* a grey-market camera! Of course, if you're going to void the warranty anyway, I guess it makes sense.

My guess would be to do an epinions-type search and start calling the dealers with the lowest prices. They're often grey-market. Or find that PC World article from a few months back where they exposed all the grey-market sellers.

It will be interesting to see wich g-market sellers people would *recommend*! (I'm assuming that buying a DVX direct from a Japanese retailer wouldn't be much of a savings after shipping and duty costs, etc, so you'd have to go w/ local grey-market)

Linda Ho · November 14th, 2003, 01:20 PM

www.expandore.com reliable but grey market.

Chris Hurd · November 14th, 2003, 05:27 PM

Why not just buy a used one?

Jean-Philippe Archibald · November 14th, 2003, 06:56 PM

good advice Chris!:)

Brantd, which kind of "torture" have you intended to do to your cam?

Peter J Alessandria · November 14th, 2003, 09:58 PM

Brandt - As soon as the DVX 100A comes out, I'll sell you my DVX real cheap... you can do whatever you want to it :=_

November 14th, 2003, 10:34 AM	#1
Brandt Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 220	looking for non-warranteed camera Does anyone know how much a DVX100 would be without a warranty and where good sources (Japan, Hong Kong?) would be? This could be an import camera. I would buy from Zotz, but I'm going to be doing some tinkering that would void the warranty anyway. I'm also looking into the PDX10 and HD10U for the same thing, so if anyone has insight towards these cameras as well, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

November 14th, 2003, 01:20 PM	#3
Linda Ho Tourist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fremont,CA,USA Posts: 1	Try Singapore www.expandore.com reliable but grey market.

November 14th, 2003, 05:27 PM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Why not just buy a used one? __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 14th, 2003, 06:56 PM	#5
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	good advice Chris!:) Brantd, which kind of "torture" have you intended to do to your cam? __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

November 14th, 2003, 11:47 AM	#2
John Britt Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 621	Wow, someone who wants a grey-market camera! Of course, if you're going to void the warranty anyway, I guess it makes sense. My guess would be to do an epinions-type search and start calling the dealers with the lowest prices. They're often grey-market. Or find that PC World article from a few months back where they exposed all the grey-market sellers. It will be interesting to see wich g-market sellers people would recommend! (I'm assuming that buying a DVX direct from a Japanese retailer wouldn't be much of a savings after shipping and duty costs, etc, so you'd have to go w/ local grey-market)

November 14th, 2003, 09:58 PM	#6
Peter J Alessandria Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 293	Brandt - As soon as the DVX 100A comes out, I'll sell you my DVX real cheap... you can do whatever you want to it :=_