John: Nikon USA will not service grey market gear, *in or out* of warranty. Once the mail-order company's warranty expires, you're on your own. If something goes wrong with your equipment, you'll have to find a third party that can fix it. Based on my recent experience with a grey market 20mm AF-D that died just after B&H's warranty expired, I will *never* buy grey market again. Mark A. Painter [EMAIL PROTECTED] > What are your opinions on the need to buy USA warranty vs 'grey market' > products? Don't some of the reputable mail order companies offer their > own warranty that the product will last some number of years? > John Foster