Bought "new" camera but it has taken 500 pics!

[gedtee]

Hi all,
I bought a new Olympus E410 today from my local Currys store, however, when I got it home I discovered a 1gb compact flash card already inside.
After installing the camera software I loaded the card contents to my computer, there's about 20 photos of Currys staff members and merchandise on it, but the number on the last photo is 504, I assume this the total number of shots taken with this particular camera.
If it is, then the camera is not "new", but second hand.
What would you recommend I ask for, a refund or new replacement or a discount on the price? I paid over £400 in total (camera body, 17.5-45mm lens, 40-150 lens, Olympus camera bag and 1gb card).
Cheers Gerald.

If i were you i would pobably ask for a discount (i am assuming that camera is in good condition and is functioning correctly since you already bought it as a new camera). I am sure they'd be willing to give you a discount once you showed them what you discovered. In case they decline to give you a discount, ask for a replacement or a refund.

[kappa84]

I wouldn't go for a discount for sure. You paid for a new camera they should give you a new one or money back.

[deluxdon]

You have to go with a refund or new replacement

No need to go with discount in price as you have purchased new camera.

DON.

[xhan]

I suspect its an ex display model they general take random photos as examples to customers. Take it back and show them the photos and see what they say.

[gedtee]

Thank you all for the replies.
Before I go back with the camera, the main thing I want to be sure of is whether the number 504, shown on the last photo, is the actual number of shots taken by this particular camera, anyone know?
Thanks Gerald.

[gedtee]

Update.
Took it back today and they offered a 10% discount on the camera price (£289 camera only). I refused this and asked for 20%, assistant said this was impossible, so I asked for the camera to be exchanged, lo and behold, they then agreed to a 20% discount and refunded me £58.

[kappa84]

Seems a good deal, they've paid you those 504 photos.

Originally Posted by gedtee

Update.
Took it back today and they offered a 10% discount on the camera price (£289 camera only). I refused this and asked for 20%, assistant said this was impossible, so I asked for the camera to be exchanged, lo and behold, they then agreed to a 20% discount and refunded me £58.

Cool, i think you got a pretty good deal.

[vicdigi]

Excellent discount.

Now you can pay to have the photos developed and framed on your wall !