Accidentally ordered new 350XT!! keep it as backup for 20D?

[Pb2Au]

Funny thing happened on the way to the forum….



Dell (love them or hate them) has some good deals right now (10% off canon equip, $90 off $750+ purchase, stackable). I had my shopping cart all set up for the 17-40L and I brought the price to the mid $600’s… not wanting to be outdone, I opened another dell window to mess around with the coupons too see what else looked like fun (100-400IS, 350D, etc). One window was my 17-40L on the VERY last confirmation step, and the other window was a 350D (body, black) just “in my cart”. When I confirmed the “17-40L”, I actually BOUGHT the 350D by having too many open shopping carts/windows.


I feel like I got a killer price on it ($726.10, no tax, shipped), but I already have the 20D (almost brand new). Of course, I could return/cancel/fix my order, but with such positive reviews lately of the 350D, and such a good price, should I just keep it as a backup, or hope to entice the girlfriend to buy some “L” glass for “her” 350D that we could share? ;)


Hehehe, 100-400IS, 10-22, 17-40… Yes Dear, that’s the lens you (I) need…

[Panza]

I'd send it back, but if your girlfriend like to take pictures too and you can afford it I can't see why not keep it.
But as a backup ? Not unless you earn money on your pictures.

[eosster]

How do you accidently order a camera? LOL.

[blue_max]

Happened to me with all my purchases. Honest Guv. :D

Graham

[sid]

Wow. Must be nice to have an "extra" $750 to spend on a backup camera

[Mike H]

This sounds like classic Dell behavior (judging from what I've read in the forum). I went to their site to check out this great sale, and it said nothing about it. I called them, and they said they don't carry the Rebel XT. Then I convinced them that they do--it's on their site--and they told me that maybe they do carry the camera, but no such sale is on. Then they told me that I could order one, but they couldn't promise its shipping date.

THEN they tried hard into talking me into signing up for a Dell customer account ...

Then they heard a polite "have a nice day", a click, and a dial tone. :-)

Mike H

[booggerg]

mike H: stop your bitchin' dell is one of the better online vendors out there. If you can find it on their website then order it! why call them up!?! I question your motives.

[pradeep1]

This sounds like classic Dell behavior (judging from what I've read in the forum). I went to their site to check out this great sale, and it said nothing about it. I called them, and they said they don't carry the Rebel XT. Then I convinced them that they do--it's on their site--and they told me that maybe they do carry the camera, but no such sale is on. Then they told me that I could order one, but they couldn't promise its shipping date.

THEN they tried hard into talking me into signing up for a Dell customer account ...

Then they heard a polite "have a nice day", a click, and a dial tone. :-)

Mike H


I just posted the link with coupon codes:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=66708

[Pekka]

Funny thing happened on the way to the forum….

Off topic: that is one of my favouride comedies, just got it on DVD. :)

[nathanphillips]

the 90 off 750$ and the 10% off are not stackable like you said...or I cannot get them to work.
I have a S$0BW75H54S60M for the 90$ off..are there any others?
What about the 10% coupon? How can I get that to take 10% of all items in my cart? The coupon applies to the items BTW

[nathanphillips]

well, I guess it doesnt matter if I stack...as long as I can find a 100$ filler.
Dell does not sell UV filters do they?
I would be looking for one for a 50mm 1.5 prime, and a 100-400L zoom

[thomasrhee]

The 10% and $90 are stackable. I have the Rebel XT in my cart right now with both discounts showing. SO tempted to buy a Rebel XT for myself as a backup and a super light walkabout camera. Plus having an XT in my bag would add very little weight and it would be great to have the 17-40/4L or 28-75/2.8 on the XT and the 70-200/4L on the 10D at all times.

Trying to convince myself I "need" this. I'm a sucker for a nice discounts. :mrgreen:

I swear being a crackhead would be a cheaper hobby.

[pcasciola]

I posted all the coupon codes this morning here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=66692

They are definitely stackable, but limited on how many times you can use them, so once there are too many uses (usually 2,000) they stop working. I just tried them again though and they still seem to stack.

[nathanphillips]

AMEX is the only credit card that doubles / extends the warranty right? Are there any others? Does this apply to Canadian AMEX cards? If I buy from the states with a Canadian AMEX, will the warranty still double?

[nathanphillips]

ITS HAPPENING!
IM GOING TO BE THE PROUD FATHER OF A rebel XT soon!
I am just about the order...I have the money..but have to decide on the lens
I dont really want to go with the kit lens, cause its crap...
My first choice is the 100-400L..with something short..like a 50 (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?TabPage=overview&sku=A0405621&spagenum=&category_id=6096&brandid=31&k=&c=us&l=en&cs=19&mnf=&prst=&prEnd=&mnfsku=&orderby=&searchtype=&pageb4search=&page=productlisting.aspx&instock=&refurbished=)

BUt then I got to thinking about a 17-40...and something else..but I want a long zoom...and a 100-400L on top of that would put me just ouch of reach...
What should I do?

[nathanphillips]

urgent help needed by the way..I hope to order this today and get it shipped out today..and use the coupons before they go out...

[pcasciola]

If you can't get all three, why not get the XT with the kit lens to hold you over, and the 100-400L? The kits lens really isn't as bad as many people make it out to be. It's no 17-40L, but it did well by me while I needed it.

BTW, the kit lens can be had for $75 new or barely used pretty easily from either ebay or FM Buy/Sell forum.

[nathanphillips]

hmm..that is another way to go to!
I really didnt want to go that way though...but look like it may be the route to go.
I could go for the 50 prime though...which setup would be worth more?
rebel xt of course
1: kit lens + 100 - 400
2: 50 prime + 100 - 400

I kinda of think 2 is better...but would 1 be just as good? I have no glass coming into thise remember


edit: also, remember that the rebel XT is 95% just a temp solution for me. Gonna give it to my mom when I can afford a better camera / waiting for the next generation.

[pcasciola]

#2 is definitely better quality wise, but 50mm on a Rebel XT is like 80mm equivalent.

How about 1+2? That's still only about $150 more than the XT + 100-400, and at least you'll have something to hold you over that is somewhat wide.

Or, you could just do #2 now, and see if the 50mm is wide enough for you, then pick up a kit lens for $75 new or barely used.

[Pb2Au]

Wow. Must be nice to have an "extra" $750 to spend on a backup camera

Like I mentioned.. it was the 17-40L or the XT... If I keep the XT, I have to wait 2-4 months for the cash for a 17-40L or 10-22.

[Mike H]

mike H: stop your bitchin' dell is one of the better online vendors out there. If you can find it on their website then order it! why call them up!?! I question your motives.

And I question your literacy. Re-read my post, or better yet, have your mommy help you read it. Just to repeat: I went to their site and there was no mention of a sale. That's why I called.

Mike H

[Hellashot]

Sell it for a profit if you got it for only $725

[spyd4r]

do you have a link to the camera on the site? can't find it

[Steve Parr]

I just looked at their site, and their prices didn't seem like any real bargain to me. The lens I want, the 17-40mm L, was $799.00. I believe B&H has it for around $679.00. I also could find no reference to any sale, coupon, rebate, or anything else that meant I would save money.

I'm pretty impressed with my Dell computer but, when I decide to buy a lens, I really think I'd rather buy it elsewhere...

Steve

[Pb2Au]

I just looked at their site, and their prices didn't seem like any real bargain to me. The lens I want, the 17-40mm L, was $799.00. I believe B&H has it for around $679.00. I also could find no reference to any sale, coupon, rebate, or anything else that meant I would save money.

I'm pretty impressed with my Dell computer but, when I decide to buy a lens, I really think I'd rather buy it elsewhere...

Steve
I had enough coupons to bring the 17-40L to $629.00 with no tax from Dell... I guess it depends on where you look. Like I mentioned before, I got the XT for $726, shipped, no tax. Do you know of a retailer who sells it for less?