12-04-2020 12:38 PM - last edited on 12-04-2020 01:53 PM by Tiffany
Hello guys, I recently bought the above lenses from Greece and when I received them all the details on the box removed, like the serial number, then I tried to check the serial numbers using this link https://www.canon.co.uk/about_us/serial-number-checker/ but it says " The product with the serial number that you provided was not originally intended by Canon for sale in the European Economic Area "
is there any way to check the authentication of these lenses?
Thank You.
12-04-2020 02:51 PM
@kosta99 wrote:Hello guys, I recently bought the above lenses from Greece and when I received them all the details on the box removed, like the serial number, then I tried to check the serial numbers using this link https://www.canon.co.uk/about_us/serial-number-checker/ but it says " The product with the serial number that you provided was not originally intended by Canon for sale in the European Economic Area "
is there any way to check the authentication of these lenses?
Thank You.
You just did. You must have gotten them at a deep discount from a vendor that was not a factory authorized dealer. I do not think Canon UK would honor any warranty service. They are fine as long as they keep working.
12-04-2020 03:10 PM
@Waddizzle wrote:
@kosta99 wrote:Hello guys, I recently bought the above lenses from Greece and when I received them all the details on the box removed, like the serial number, then I tried to check the serial numbers using this link https://www.canon.co.uk/about_us/serial-number-checker/ but it says " The product with the serial number that you provided was not originally intended by Canon for sale in the European Economic Area "
is there any way to check the authentication of these lenses?
Thank You.
You just did. You must have gotten them at a deep discount from a vendor that was not a factory authorized dealer. I do not think Canon UK would honor any warranty service. They are fine as long as they keep working.
I see I did not get a real deep discount though, this is from a reputable shop called Adorama, I thought they are authorized resellers, I was worried because of the packaging, the box was damaged and stuff, I am planning to call them tomorrow anyway but I thought first I get all the information I can from the net so I have an idea how to speak with them, Thanks a lot for your reply.
12-04-2020 03:31 PM
Adorama is present in Greece too ?
12-04-2020 04:18 PM
@SBK wrote:Adorama is present in Greece too ?
Not sure exactly the same chain but I guess they can't use the Name if they weren't right?
12-05-2020 10:43 AM - edited 12-06-2020 09:59 AM
I doubt there is any US protection for Adorama in Greece. If you contact the New York store ask to speak to Helen Oster.
12-12-2020 03:16 PM
@ebiggs1 wrote:If you contact the New York store ask to speak to Helen Oster.
Ernie, I have read online that Helen is no longer at Adorama. I think she resigned over a year ago under somewhat regrettable circumstances.
I've purchased several items from Adorama over the years, the most recent being my EOS RP kit about a month ago. I didn't deal with Helen, but have heard nothing but good about her.
12-12-2020 03:18 PM
Oh, sorry to hear, she was great.
12-06-2020 09:11 AM
Adorama is a US based company located in NYC. They do ship world wide, but do not have a store or affilliates in Greece I am aware of.
I suspect this company is using the same name, but they aren't the same organization.
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12-10-2020 01:51 PM
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