D Fuller
Well-known member
I agree that Red's warranty policies are not everything I'd like. I think they should offer a version of Red Armor for cameras that go through their transfer inspection, so those that want to pay for it can have a linger warranty. It also continues to bug me that the warranties on Red cameras are not transferrable. It seems to me that Red should be warranting the camera, not the operator. But that's just my opinion; it's Red's decision.
On the other hand, I have never bought anything made by any other company that has a program in place to inspect, QC, and warranty used cameras as they pass from one owner to another. That is a truly great service. Yes, there will be failures from time to time in spite of this, but the transfer program brings a lot of peace of mind. The program that comes closest is a car company's certified used program, but they actually take the car's title back in trade and resell it, so it's more of a dealer sales aid than a customer service.
On the other hand, I have never bought anything made by any other company that has a program in place to inspect, QC, and warranty used cameras as they pass from one owner to another. That is a truly great service. Yes, there will be failures from time to time in spite of this, but the transfer program brings a lot of peace of mind. The program that comes closest is a car company's certified used program, but they actually take the car's title back in trade and resell it, so it's more of a dealer sales aid than a customer service.