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**UncleVanya** · 07-29-2015, 11:25 AM

Is there a US capable extended warranty like the 2 year extension sold by Adorama and B&H that covers cameras that are not sold by US Distributors? I have looked at this and found squaretrade offers a warranty but it's pretty pricey.

Adam · 07-29-2015, 11:29 AM

I think third-party warranties are really the only choice. Some grey market sellers offer third-party warranties at the time of purchase, not sure if this applies in your case.

**UncleVanya** · 07-29-2015, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I think third-party warranties are really the only choice. Some grey market sellers offer third-party warranties at the time of purchase, not sure if this applies in your case.

Thanks Adam. I will investigate further. No problems with the device so (knock on wood) no need for warranty work.

**realitarian** · 07-29-2015, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Thanks Adam. I will investigate further. No problems with the device so (knock on wood) no need for warranty work.

If you bought using a card like American Express or another one that automatically doubles warranty, that might be worth checking out (assuming you have a base warranty to begin with).

**UncleVanya** · 07-29-2015, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by realitarian

If you bought using a card like American Express or another one that automatically doubles warranty, that might be worth checking out (assuming you have a base warranty to begin with).

Thanks - no amex... but nice idea.

bladerunner6 · 07-29-2015, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by realitarian

If you bought using a card like American Express or another one that automatically doubles warranty, that might be worth checking out (assuming you have a base warranty to begin with).

A credit card warranty from Amex will only double a manufacturer's warranty, AFAIK.

So there would still be no warranty.

07-29-2015, 11:25 AM	#1
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07-29-2015, 11:29 AM	#2
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07-29-2015, 11:36 AM	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam I think third-party warranties are really the only choice. Some grey market sellers offer third-party warranties at the time of purchase, not sure if this applies in your case. Thanks Adam. I will investigate further. No problems with the device so (knock on wood) no need for warranty work.

07-29-2015, 02:16 PM	#4
realitarian Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 221	Originally posted by UncleVanya Thanks Adam. I will investigate further. No problems with the device so (knock on wood) no need for warranty work. If you bought using a card like American Express or another one that automatically doubles warranty, that might be worth checking out (assuming you have a base warranty to begin with).

07-29-2015, 02:43 PM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by realitarian If you bought using a card like American Express or another one that automatically doubles warranty, that might be worth checking out (assuming you have a base warranty to begin with). Thanks - no amex... but nice idea.

07-29-2015, 03:29 PM	#6
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by realitarian If you bought using a card like American Express or another one that automatically doubles warranty, that might be worth checking out (assuming you have a base warranty to begin with). A credit card warranty from Amex will only double a manufacturer's warranty, AFAIK. So there would still be no warranty.

Is there a warranty you can add to an International (Gray Market) Camera?

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