Finding a used 4 or 8 channel NVR on the cheap

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Since eBay is vacated of Dahua products, is there another source for a used 4 or 8 channel Dahua NVR? I need a small DVR for our shed and want to keep it affordable
 
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Not really an answer to your exact question, but: wee bit of Cat6 or even fibre between the house and shed, and then connect the shed cameras into the house system (BI / NVR / whatever it is)?
 
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Ok, how about a Dahua DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-4KS3? I presume it would have similar bandwidth per channel as the NVR-5216-16P?
 
Ok, how about a Dahua DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-4KS3? I presume it would have similar bandwidth per channel as the NVR-5216-16P?

Less than 1/2 the bandwidth. About 160Mbps vs 384 for the 5200 series

Still you should be fine.

Alibaba selling them for $100
 
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Less than 1/2 the bandwidth. About 160Mbps vs 384 for the 5200 series

Still you should be fine.

Alibaba selling them for $100
Link says not available in the US
 
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I did many moons ago… haven’t since mebbe 2018? Maybe someone can help us…
 
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Well, I've been futzing with trying to order on Alibaba. When I inquire about the NVR, it says that Dahua is a sensitive word and cannot be used. If I remove the word Dahua, every request comes back with suggestions that comes nowhere close to what I was originally trying to order. I think Alibaba isn't going to work for what I'm looking for
 
Oh welp sorry bout that, probably detects your IP as being from NA
 
Not sure about Alibaba, but I normally use AliExpress. I'm in the UK, but they should ship to the US. If the word Dahua is blocked just use the model number NVR4104HS-4KS3 it seems to work from here.

OK just tried Alibaba, WTH is with the Chat now bit? Use AliExpress, it's just click and add to cart, and works.
 
Ok, AliExpress is no deal. Their prices on Dahua NVRs with POE are almost retail, with some well over retail price. I can get an NVR4108HS-8P-4KS3 for $200 plus shipping from my source, AliExpress is in the $280 to $350 range