Does Amazon do a good job packaging this for shipment, or should I buy directly from Canon?
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I've ordered many things from Amazon and was always pleased with the shipping speed and packing.
1442300
Difficult to say whether or not Amazon does a good job packaging because my lens came from them through a third party supplier (actually local to me here in Phoenix) not directly from Amazon. The packaging was okay. The lens was in its own box, of course, and that was in a far larger box surrounded by those plastic air pouches. Also, as I recall, it was delivered by UPS. On the whole, a not unreasonable delivery and package. The lens was certainly in fine shape. But I do understand the concern - it's a sizable investment.
1442301
Did a fine job, and I can't see how it could of been shipped any differently by Canon or Amazon... The lens is bubble wrapped in the Canon box, and Amazon ships that in a box with popcorn Styrofoam...
1442302
I bought from Amazon, but a 3rd party seller, 17th Street Studio. My lens arrived in perfect new condition, and was packaged very well. Also, this lens is awesome!!
1442303
Absolutely. I buy a lot of things from Amazon. They are efficient, fast and things come safely packaged......
974371
If it is from an authorized canon dealer it would be covered. I have no reason to believe that Canon would not cover it under warranty provided that you have your purchase receipt.
1301638
Mine came in an original Canon box. I would guess that all Canon products come in an original Canon box unless they are used or not Canon.
2124155
If you buy the Original Canon Battery (this one) It comes in the original canon packaging. A very strong and secure packaging
1241001
I received my lens, which was not shipped for 12 days after my credit card was charged, and while the packaging was marked "Canon", it looked more like a package that a refurbished one might come in. However, nowhere did it indicate that it was refurbished, but I suspect that it might have been.
1448084
Yes, it comes in the Canon box, everything very well placed in a bigger box. No complains about it. It was a great choice of camera bundle.
777929
When i bought it it came in a Canon blister package. I guess it means it's Canon brand and not generic, packed for retail, like if you were buying it in a store.
487246
We had a shipping mix-up with Amazon. One of our pallets contained the wrong model camera and we were unable to remove the pallet from Amazon's warehouses in time. This seems to be what you received. If you provide your order number; we will send you the correct model + a free gift for the inconvenience.
779336
Beach is a respected supplier. However, to be certain look them up on line, get their phone number, call them up and ask if the Canon factory warranty is included. Generally, Amazon does not deal with gray market companies, but it is always good to check in advance.
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I'm not sure how you would tell this. Mine came in what looked like all the other factory packaging I've had from Canon over the years. Regardless - with a few thousand shots through it in various conditions, I haven't needed the warranty.
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Although this thread is about cameras, I found it on a gooogle search of "Amazon versus buy.com". In my experience (mainly on books) I much prefer the Amazon website because of the reviews and good interface. But buy.com tends to be a bit cheaper. Generally a dollar or so for a typical $15 book. But where buy.com is much better (and why I tend to order from them) is the shipping. If you go for Amazon's free shipping, they seem to always sit on the shipment for a week before sending it out. Buy.com, although they say free shipping will take longer, it seems my packages always get shipped within a couple of days.
480962
Yes it does come in original packaging. I called to ensure that was the case. Good deal to buy this way. Cost me no more than buying the camera by itself.
163753
Yes, as I recall it was made and packaged by Canon. It works just fine after being used for several months.
358992
No. Mine came in a box. This tripod is VERY light weight. I couldn't use it with my canon rebel for fear of it falling over.
862328
Yes, it comes in original CANON box. Not sealed, but contents are bagged. Includes instructions and uses either CANON batteries or AA's.
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I recommend you report that to Canon Customer Service and see what they say. If, as I expect, they will indicate something not right, I'd send it back to Amazon in exchange for another since still in Amazon's 30-period for returns rather than sending it to Canon for repair. I have always gotten a very quick from Canon Customer Service and am very satisfied with the service I have gotten from them.
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Buying from a reliable retailer helps assure you are not receiving a substitute. The packaging says Canon, and these have worked reliably in my Canon Pro-100 printer for a couple of years, so they probably are genuine. If you are that concerned, consider paying the full price from the manufacturer.