Buying 6230 through Ebay?

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Shurik - 29 Jun 2004 12:47 GMT

I've been thinking of purchasing the 6230 outright:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6304103594&sspagename=STRK
%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

The positive is that this is at least $100 cheaper than any shop in
Australia. The negative is that it comes from Hong Kong and as far as
I understand it, warranty is restricted to country of origin.

But the site points to an Australian distributor that would deal with
warranty problems (Good to consider as 6230 has had quite a few bad
reviews pointing to quality control and software bugs). Any thoughs?

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Rod Speed - 29 Jun 2004 21:01 GMT

> I've been thinking of purchasing the 6230 outright:

> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6304103594&sspagename=STRK
%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

> The positive is that this is at least $100 cheaper than any shop in
> Australia. The negative is that it comes from Hong Kong and as
> far as I understand it, warranty is restricted to country of origin.

> But the site points to an Australian distributor
> that would deal with warranty problems

That appears to be a general comment on their other photography products.

> (Good to consider as 6230 has had quite a few bad reviews
> pointing to quality control and software bugs). Any thoughs?

I wouldnt myself, because you'd likely need to post it back
to HongKong for a fix of that stuff with a Nokia phone.

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[BnH] - 30 Jun 2004 08:03 GMT

I know for sure Sony Ericsson Singapore w'ty is honored in Australia.

=bob=

> I've been thinking of purchasing the 6230 outright:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6304103594&sspagename=STRK
%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

> The positive is that this is at least $100 cheaper than any shop in
> Australia. The negative is that it comes from Hong Kong and as far as
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> warranty problems (Good to consider as 6230 has had quite a few bad
> reviews pointing to quality control and software bugs). Any thoughs?

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Johnnie5 - 30 Jun 2004 08:58 GMT

well my 6230 already has had 2 faults in the first month

1 hasn't been fixed and will be going back again

> I've been thinking of purchasing the 6230 outright:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6304103594&sspagename=STRK
%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

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Michael - 30 Jun 2004 12:40 GMT

I wouldnt bother over a mere $100 saving

> I've been thinking of purchasing the 6230 outright:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6304103594&sspagename=STRK
%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

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