I'm not sure I understand what the motivation is for doing this with electronics? To try them out? Who would want a camera that you can only use for like a week or so?
That's plenty motivation. Who doesn't want to keep up with the latest hardware? You can figure out most of what there is to figure out about something after a week with it.
I don't do it myself because I consider it against my ethical code to buy something with the intent of returning it in order to effectively get a free rental, but I totally consider the appeal. Hell, I'd love to have a fancy telescope to play around with for free for a week.
> Others order 5 cameras and lenses, select one, and send 4 back to Amazon.
I have been tempted to do this. It makes deciding on a purchase very easy. Now that I've read this I will not do it. Maybe this is Amazon PR to discourage people like me.
I don't do it myself because I consider it against my ethical code to buy something with the intent of returning it in order to effectively get a free rental, but I totally consider the appeal. Hell, I'd love to have a fancy telescope to play around with for free for a week.