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To grey or not to grey?

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/to-grey-or-not-to-grey.82836/

shaunak
shaunak Original post #1
Mar 16, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Nikon have crashed the prices of their entry level DSLR's globally, but all indian dealers still list the January prices.

For example: The D40 retails for 600$ [aprox] globally, thats bout 26K where as jjmetha [mumbai] lists it white market prices as 34K @2yr Warranty. The grey market keeps up with US prices though, the dealer quoted 27K.

So the question arises, to grey or not to grey?

Should I take a chance with the grey market and skip the Warranty or should I pay the premium for the 2yr peace of mind?

Ps: can anybody get me quotes for the D60 and D80 in the grey market?
krazzy
krazzy #2
Mar 16, 2008 at 8:17 PM
I think you should Go Grey.
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Sharx #3
Mar 17, 2008 at 4:00 PM
^^+1
IMO you can opt for grey for these reputed brands as they are very reliable(talkin about canon and nikon,can consider olympus).At the same time make sure you buy them from a reputed dealer like JJ Mehta in mumbai or J mehta in bangalore.I think these dealers are importing the h/w from US and saving on bills and tax here thats why ur getting new models at almost US prices(ppl correct me if i'm wrong).
hailgautam
Mar 17, 2008 at 10:03 PM
right getting a Grey phone from a reputed shop who also provides service would be the best bet.