Rich in texas just got a new receiver from 5th ave electronics, good for him.
this company is one of several "new york" companies who used to advertise in the back of various audio/video mags.
unlike rich I HAVE READ ENOUGH OF SUCH MAGS TO decimate a rainforest,
and being of modest means I study these ads, at their prices I COULD just barely afford some of the ritzy gear they were selling at beer prices.
Most were grey market, not intended for this market, therefore no warrenty coverage.
The instruction manuels were xeroxed because the original wasnt in english.
And the warrenty, if any, was provided by the seller. THIS IS BASED ON THE theory that
japanese products are so reliable you wont need a warrenty.
The only "grey market" Item I got was a camera, an slr from minolta, and it worked quite well, the instruction book was smeared a bit though.
I just wondered if any on this board have ever gotten a grey market item, intentionally
or accidentlly, and what are your experiences with them?
ARE THEY WORTH THE SAVINGS? Are they still an important part of the market?
I HAVE STUDIED THESE ADS FOREVER, SQUINTING AT THEIR TINY PRINT,
and was just wondering