Get camera repaired or buy Canon refurb?

[erub]

I damaged the latch on the battery compartment of my camera (SD550). I sent it off to Canon for repair, and called Visa for the extended warranty paperwork (1.5 years old). Not sure how much/if any Visa will reimburse yet. Today I got a quote for $135 to fix, or $175 for a refurb. The $40 isn't a big deal, just having a camera in better shape/working condition is more important..what would you do?

 

[JDMnAR1]

Which has a better warranty (if either do) - their repair work or the refurb?

 

[erub]

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1
Which has a better warranty (if either do) - their repair work or the refurb?

good question, I just called them and they told me the repair work comes with no warranty, but the refurb comes with a 6 month warranty. The refurbs are from one of the three things: store overstock, ones that they have pulled from the lines to test their process control, or floor display models (ick). She said that they are all tested to make sure that they work, and none have scratches or dents of any type (mine had a few)

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: erub

Originally posted by: JDMnAR1
Which has a better warranty (if either do) - their repair work or the refurb?

good question, I just called them and they told me the repair work comes with no warranty, but the refurb comes with a 6 month warranty. The refurbs are from one of the three things: store overstock, ones that they have pulled from the lines to test their process control, or floor display models (ick). She said that they are all tested to make sure that they work, and none have scratches or dents of any type (mine had a few)

good luck with refurb.
not that i don't like canon, i just don't trust refurbs.
with your current camera, at least you already know what was wrong with it.

 

[Shawn]

I've bought plenty of refurbished products and have not had and problems with any of them. My current Netgear router was refurbished and it works great. It has 108Mbps wireless and cost me $15 shipped.

 

[mrrman]

refurbs are hit and miss....comp parts NO, TV's,camera sure from personal experience

 

[funboy6942]

Cant you just use I piece of tape to close it?
Or hit ebay and buy a busted camera like yours and swap the parts out?

If your too good to do the tape thing, I will buy your broken camera off you for $25+shipping

 

[erub]

Originally posted by: funboy42
Cant you just use I piece of tape to close it?
Or hit ebay and buy a busted camera like yours and swap the parts out?

If your too good to do the tape thing, I will buy your broken camera off you for $25+shipping

hahaha

the problem is that the battery door doesn't OPEN without the latch, not that it wont stay closed. i actually have the latch still. Looks like Visa will reimburse me for the amount of the repair. leaning towards picking up the refurbished one though because of the warranty..i just hope i don't get a used up floor model