I come across a seller selling brand new Olympus Pen PL-8 at a very low price compared to market price (25% lower than market price). However, the warranty given is "Store warranty" instead "manufacturer warranty". I am wondering if it is ok to go on with the purchase and what is the reason behind this low price. Is there something like "AA" product of Olympus in the market? Thank you in advance in shedding some light on this matter.

It should be fine if its really as cheap as you say.. See if you can test it and check for scratches, wear and tear, etc... If its only 100-200rm difference then its better to get the one with a manufacturer warranty... Usually store warranty is useless as what can they do to repair any damages right?? Still if its from shashinki or kldslr shop then its betters. Thats my humble opinion

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This post has been edited by carcar89: Aug 10 2018, 06:13 PM

I saw the camera on Lazada. I opined the same as you as well. if the price difference is just RM100 - RM200, go for Manufacturer warranty. however, the price difference is RM600. Thank you for your advice.

Lazada has cashback so just make sure to do your transaction through lazada... Later you can always refund if not mistaken

Store warranty means it's a grey market product. Usually the box will have a warranty card but no one is issuing the warranty so it is useless.
In this case, if anything happens to the camera (i.e. defect) Olympus will not service your camera for free unless you pay. Store warranty means the store will bear the cost of repairing (if they do not lie to you).
If you can take the risk then go for it. I do think the 25% without warranty is better alternative because non of my gear needs servicing until the warranty period is over.

You are right... it is a grey set, the seller told me upfront... with the price much cheaper, i think it is ok to get a grey set... i need to pray hard that my camera will not give me any issue within this one year...