Has anyone ever used Greentoe? I just learned about them and am trying them out. But it’s really intriguing. I had no idea that authorized dealers can sell below the price set by camera manufacturers. I’m seeing if I can get the gray market price on an expensive lens, but through an authorized dealer so I get the full warranty.
Gray market is someone buys a camera or lens or other pricy electronic in another country, then resells it in the US at a price that is often hundreds of dollars lower than the authorized US price, but still more than enough for the reseller to make a tidy profit. The problem being that the manufacturer will not honor any warranty and often charge a lot more if you ever need service or repair. And some will refuse to provide service or repair.
Let’s see what happens.
