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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Also, when you purchase something on eBay, do you get the manufacturer's warranty on the item? Call me skeptical.
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The answer to that would be probably 80/20 NO unless the seller was either an authorized reseller for the product or the manufacturer itself which can be found on ebay. Things like an iPhone, YES because they go by original registration date but some manufacturers don't want you to buy off eBay because the sellers would undercut their "authorized" outlets. I just bought a new sealed iPad Mini for 1/2 the retail and had no problem with Apple warranty when activated. Remember, eBay is basically a "flea market" and just like a brick & mortar (so to speak) flea market you find lots of stuff there that is new but wouldn't be covered. Then there is the grey market stuff (cameras, TVs etc). Original manufacturers won't warranty it but well known and highly respected stores like B&H tell you up front it's grey market and THEY warranty it. Depends on what's worth more to the buyer, cheap price or warranty. If you are looking for brand spankin' new with full warranty you need to do your due diligence on eBay or pay the piper at a retail store. I'd check with the actual manufacturers website to see if they cover eBay purchases. MOST will say NO.