CPS and equipment purchases

Can anyone explain how this works? It is my understanding that if you are a CPS member, you get discounts on equipment purchases.

Thanks...Al

CPS does not provide a discount on purchases, only repairs.

Here is the link to the site.


http://www.cps.usa.can​on.com/

There are free loaners, not no discounts on buying new items.

This guy mentioned that he got a 200-400 at a discount price that's why I asked.

Here's the link see the 3rd paragraph where he talks about the price of the lens. Maybe someone else provided the discount because he's a CPS member.

http://www.fredmiranda​.com …rd=canon,200-400#11800874

I think that's the case from the read.

US - no discount.
Canada - big discount.

Ok. Thanks

Methodical wrote in post #16380969
This guy mentioned that he got a 200-400 at a discount price that's why I asked.

Here's the link see the 3rd paragraph where he talks about the price of the lens. Maybe someone else provided the discount because he's a CPS member.

http://www.fredmiranda​.com …rd=canon,200-400#11800874

In the US, you only get discount on repairs via CPS as already mentioned. Other way of getting discount is if you know someone who works for Canon.

bigcountry wrote in post #16380985
US - no discount.
Canada - big discount.

I don't think that is true that Canada CPS gives discount on new gear. According to CPS Canada's website, they offer the same program as the US

http://www.canon.ca …=5&catid=4345&s​catid=4348

Canon Professional Services (CPS) is a service and support structure designed to provide working photo and video professionals with a wide range of benefits and services. CPS now features Platinum and Gold memberships that are designed to accommodate requirements of both professionals and semi-pros alike. Depending on the membership level chosen, these benefits can include hotline support, loaner equipment during service episodes, rental equipment, free or subsidized shipping, service discounts and online access to the CPS member service page. CPS offers streamlined service and support by email, by telephone or in person, providing critical service access for photographers so they can continue to concentrate on what they do best, photography. Find out more details by visiting our program details page and then apply for membership via the application link.

Here is link with more detailed information about Canada's CPS Program - http://www.canon.ca …=5&catid=4345&s​catid=4346

No where does it say discounts on products.

Canon USA CPS Program
http://www.cps.usa.can​on.com/about_cps/about​.shtml

a lot of canadians that are cps pro members sure seem to be getting big discounts on gear.

here is a post from one of canada's premiere photographers and a cps member, PetKal

http://www.fredmiranda​.com …/topic/1185868/​0#11307612

bigcountry wrote in post #16381846
here is a post from one of canada's premiere photographers and a cps member, PetKal

http://www.fredmiranda​.com …/topic/1185868/​0#11307612

Interesting considering its not mentioned on the site.

Those discounts would be sweet. I'm going to try and see if I can get one when I go for the 24-70II lens. Hey nothing beats a failure, but a try.

One way to find out is open a PO box in Canada, apply for membership and see.

I can understand a local shop giving a discount because you have already made them aware that you are a "Pro" photographer. They want your business because they know you will be a repeat customer, and more often buying new camera's and gear.

BufordFZ1 wrote in post #16383726
One way to find out is open a PO box in Canada, apply for membership and see.

There's got to be at least one Canadian CPS member here on POTN that could clear this up!

How about it - anyone from Canada willing to share? (And willing to become my new best friend north of the border?!)

smacatl wrote in post #16384011
There's got to be at least one Canadian CPS member here on POTN that could clear this up!

How about it - anyone from Canada willing to share? (And willing to become my new best friend north of the border?!)

What do you want to know? Yes, we get nice discounts on pro gear.