Canon EOS 7D with 18-135mm - $1299

http://cgi.ebay.com …0.m2000036#ht_6​858wt_1396

Title speaks for itself
these ebay daily deals don't last very long

beat me by a few seconds

Is that an authorized dealer?

well, according to the guys on SD they're not. They're not listed on Canon's list. So even if it's a good deal, I myself would hesitate to jump on it.

Canon doesn't care when the rubber meets the road. Sure if you call in and ask, "Hey, do I need a sales receipt from an authorized dealer?" Sure, most of the reps will say "Yes." That's their "official" policy.

But when you need service, all they care about is that it isn't stolen and that you show something for it. In fact I've gotten service without receipts more than 5 times on lenses and bodies. The "authorized dealer" thing is over-rated. At least in my (extensive) experience.

LightRules wrote in post #13896468
Canon doesn't care when the rubber meets the road. Sure if you call in and ask, "Hey, do I need a sales receipt from an authorized dealer?" Sure, most of the reps will say "Yes." That's their "official" policy.

But when you need service, all they care about is that it isn't stolen and that you show something for it. In fact I've gotten service without receipts more than 5 times on lenses and bodies. The "authorized dealer" thing is over-rated. At least in my (extensive) experience.

Not if you get a gray market camera you don't. And they can tell by serial number.

K6AZ wrote in post #13896572
Not if you get a gray market camera you don't. And they can tell by serial number.

Oh my my !!!
I just pay by paypal 2 minut ago!!

Thanks for info.

Hopefully it is a USA model. You can tell several ways, if you get a box with English and an English manual you will be fine.

HUNGWAY wrote in post #13896607
Oh my my !!!
I just pay by paypal 2 minut ago!!

Thanks for info.

You'll be fine...enjoy the camera. The listing has ended.

The listing did state that it was a USA model, either way the deal is over

Well, I've had two 7D bodies and neither one had any issue at all. In fact the only problem I've ever had with a new Canon item was a 17-40 that obviously took a blow in shipping and was so far off MA did no good. Got a replacement and that was perfect.

4x4rock wrote in post #13896742
You'll be fine...enjoy the camera.

Thanks a mil.

HW

LightRules wrote in post #13896468
Canon doesn't care when the rubber meets the road. Sure if you call in and ask, "Hey, do I need a sales receipt from an authorized dealer?" Sure, most of the reps will say "Yes." That's their "official" policy.

But when you need service, all they care about is that it isn't stolen and that you show something for it. In fact I've gotten service without receipts more than 5 times on lenses and bodies. The "authorized dealer" thing is over-rated. At least in my (extensive) experience.

My last 2 repairs/calibrations were on a 2 week old 7D and a 2 month old 24-70 2.8 L. Both times Canon sent me a $300+ estimate and required me to send them proof of purchase before they would do anything under warranty.

FYI

av8r wrote in post #13899670
My last 2 repairs/calibrations were on a 2 week old 7D and a 2 month old 24-70 2.8 L. Both times Canon sent me a $300+ estimate and required me to send them proof of purchase before they would do anything under warranty.

FYI

It all depends on who you get or who processes it. So in one sense it's up for grabs. But if you sent in any receipt (from some store, be it authorized or not) it would most likely, in my experience, be sufficient.

LightRules wrote in post #13900220
It all depends on who you get or who processes it. So in one sense it's up for grabs. But if you sent in any receipt (from some store, be it authorized or not) it would most likely, in my experience, be sufficient.

Was this Canon USA gear or imported gear?