Coral wrote in post #16529204
Check out the Canon refurb store, they now come with one year warranty. Then find a junk/old Canon branded point and shot and use that for a trade in the Canon Loyalty Program and get another 15% off. I did this a my 5D3 was about $2400 out the door.
The only problem is availability, you have to check daily and then act fast. Have your trade in ready also, I had to get mine from Craigslist, I posted a WTB junker Canon camera and cost me $10.00. Check here:
http://shop.usa.canon.com …d-eos-digital-slr-cameras Now that's the kind of response I was looking for! lol. I've looked at the refurb stuff before, but somehow let that idea slip this time. I will def look at it, and I think I've got an old P&S laying around here that really is junk that I can use.
I would much rather deal with a known source, even if it does cost a few bucks more, but it's hard to justify 7-800 if the playing field is level.
MakisM1 wrote in post #16529218I will not comment specifically about those two as I have no experience with either. When an Ultra-low price is offered you can expect:
a) Grey market import with a 'US warranty' which normally consists of a consumer type warranty with a company no one has ever heard of, or the 'in house' warranty. In both cases, if you have problems, Canon is not likely to get involved to solve the problem to your satisfaction
b) Bait and switch. You call to find out that this deal is no longer in place, but they will give you another which may sound good (like throw in the EF 35-80 for an extra $400) or something...
c) Try to sell you a bunch of other things and if you steadfastly refuse, the delivery date slips by 2-3 months... On the spot...
If you feel that you can navigate through all this and confirm that they are reputable dealers, it's your decision...
I am not sure I helped...
I am in a similar boat...I saw a slightly more expensive deal with a company that I have done business. I had experience with their hard sell tactics, but they do deliver the product once they close the deal. Reading the ad very carefully, I concluded that they were selling a grey import...
EDIT: The Canon refurbished site shows 5DIIIs for $3299 which is the same as the new price with some goodies thrown in by B&H (+2% gift card)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com …A002_EOS_5D_Mark_III.htmlThe Canon Loyalty program will get you and additional discount, but at this price it's not a tremendous bargain, don't forget that Canon has to charge sales tax. So for refurbished, you may have to wait for later next year
Yeah, I've considered these points, and will not buy grey, and not being "desperate", their hardball tactics won't get far. Thanks for the feedback.
I'm heading over to Canon's refurb page to check it out, but you're right, the sales tax will prob offset the loyalty discount, so the "savings" doesn't look to be that great.
