Canon Loyalty Program - FAQ's

DreDaze wrote in post #14343933
my friend called in, and told them he had a canon...he never actually sent anything in, but just ordered a 60D with the discount...give them a call...tell them you have a t2i...

Exactly how long ago did he order his 60D? IIRC, they give you 10 or 14 days to send in the old camera (mine took longer because I couldn't get the return label to print). I imagine there's some delay in the recycling center reporting to Canon that the return camera was rec'd. And I'm sure there's a delay in getting the additional 20% charged back to your card, and having it show up on your statement.

I'd confirm w/ your buddy 2-3 months after he got the camera, that a charge for the additional 20% didn't show up on his card.

More importantly, why do you have to cheat the system? You can get broken bodies for $10-$20 off of here or ebay. If you can't afford to pay an extra $10-$20 to get a 20% discount, you probably shouldn't be spending your money on photography gear.

Mk1Racer wrote in post #14347112
Exactly how long ago did he order his 60D? IIRC, they give you 10 or 14 days to send in the old camera (mine took longer because I couldn't get the return label to print). I imagine there's some delay in the recycling center reporting to Canon that the return camera was rec'd. And I'm sure there's a delay in getting the additional 20% charged back to your card, and having it show up on your statement.

I'd confirm w/ your buddy 2-3 months after he got the camera, that a charge for the additional 20% didn't show up on his card.

More importantly, why do you have to cheat the system? You can get broken bodies for $10-$20 off of here or ebay. If you can't afford to pay an extra $10-$20 to get a 20% discount, you probably shouldn't be spending your money on photography gear.

he bought it a couple months ago...yeah i can ask him...i don't think it was a set out way of trying to cheat the system...he told me he was interested in getting a canon 60D, i forwarded him this post, and then told him i had an old S2IS he could send in if needed, or he could buy a broken camera off ebay.

next thing i know he calls me and says it's coming in a couple days. i asked if he had to send anything in, he replied they didn't even ask. i didn't believe him, so i kept saying "are you sure? cause i'm pretty sure you have to send in an old camera"...kept saying all they did was ask if he had a canon...

I'll make sure and ask him if he didn't get charged the extra 20% later on....i was surprised the way it worked out for him

Score!!! Just found my old A300. It was having sensor issues when I tossed it into a box o' stuff back in my closet ~6 years ago. Netting me ~$300 off a new 60d 18-135 kit price, this old brick p&s more than paid for itself

just ordered my 60D !!!!! yeah!!! i got an old canon film camera for 1$ at my local flea market and canon rep said film cameras are fine. so excited!

charriol wrote in post #14349009
just ordered my 60D !!!!! yeah!!! i got an old canon film camera for 1$ at my local flea market and canon rep said film cameras are fine. so excited!

Well played!

FYI - the 24-70 2.8 is in stock. Not sure how many they have left, but was able to get one earlier this morning. Total was 964.75 in CA (inc tax)

Also they have the 1D Mk IV on the refurb page now. Not sure if it's eligible for CLP though.

Still waiting for their 5dMKii's to be back in stock!

Elvis. wrote in post #14354646
Still waiting for their 5dMKii's to be back in stock!

I bought a 5DII and 60D on Friday. I was lucky that they made an exception and added it to one of those orders. If they didn't I was going to buy with another 60D with the lens and return the other one. Saved us both some hassle this way, but YMMV.

dachness wrote in post #14327794
Just to give everyone an update.

I received my 60D and 70-200 IS II last night. 60D has ~450 shutter count and ~450 live views (via magic lantern). This 60D is in better shape than my last one which had a feint scuff mark on the LCD hinge, this one is pristine. There is one problem however. My Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS will not focus, it focus hunts almost constantly and occasionally will lock focus after a second. The 70-200 focuses fine so I don't really know what's going on. The 70-200 is in excellent condition as well, the hood does have some scuff marks on the exterior.

I have a replacement sigma on the way from amazon. It should arrive Friday. If that doesn't resolve it I may send the body back for a new one.

I received my replacement Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS. It works fine on my refurbished 60D, so I believe the Sigma crapped out within a month. I just shot a football game yesterday with my 60D and 70-200 2.8 IS II(both refurbished through CLP) and they performed great!

If any one needs a 5D II see my Sig. It is refurbished and sealed in box.

Purchased a canon S95 through the loyaty program today. Price was $251.99
The rep said these S95's are not repaired cameras but overstock. It would have cost $150 to repair my S90 so I thought this was a good deal. I will be using this S95 with another one as a stereoscopic pair.

waiting for my 5dm2 via CLP ~1500 shipped. can't wait! will post shutter count once received

Elvis. wrote in post #14354646
Still waiting for their 5dMKii's to be back in stock!

back in stock right now!

none for me though, don't have money for that right now

SYOTR wrote in post #14355095
Purchased a canon S95 through the loyaty program today. Price was $251.99
The rep said these S95's are not repaired cameras but overstock. It would have cost $150 to repair my S90 so I thought this was a good deal. I will be using this S95 with another one as a stereoscopic pair.

thanks!

Just got one for my gf. Rep said the same thing about it being a new product. Canon buys back overstock from their dealers when a newer model comes out or something.

Came out to 267 with taxes..he didn't ask or say anything about sending in a used model.

5D MKII are out of stock again.