Canon Price Watch - Street Value

Have any of you used this resource on CPW? I put in my name and email address to get information and received an email a minute ago with this message...

"A reputable US Canon authorized dealer is willing to sell the EOS-1D X for $6,099.99. Free standard shipping is included. They do not charge tax to Maryland. They are an authorized dealer (a reputable one that we already list on our site!), this is a brand new Canon USA model with a full Canon USA warranty. This is normal retail packaging, with everything normally included."

Any reason to be nervous about this?

I noticed it too, and was tempted, but never actually went for it. I don't think you are committed to it. It's probably just an email notification or something like that.

With what you're looking to spend, however, tread lightly. I usually just look at lenses and such that are a few hundred.

Yeah, I am not ready to pull the trigger as I am selling a car to pay for the lens and need to actually sell the car...lol. When it comes time though I will give my info and see what the store is, read some reviews. It seems like CPW is a legit website so I doubt they would lead people into trouble...but I figure some folks here have to have some experience with this...seeing as how it's such a good deal. I know that with MAP you can't really find "sales" easily on these products but I do on occasion read about people negotiating with retailers...so I guess it's possible to get deals.

I was shopping for another Canon 6D + 24-70 2.8 II zoom.

I priced it out on eBay, Greentoe (Andrew is great and very responsive, BTW) and CPW.

CPW came in @ $97 less than Greentoe, and $31 less than eBay grey-market sellers.

The invoice came from a VERY well known store, who is listed on Canon's USA authorized seller list.

So if you are doing some hard shopping because you are ready to buy, don't overlook CPW.


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Jensgt wrote in post #17138055
Have any of you used this resource on CPW? I put in my name and email address to get information and received an email a minute ago with this message...

"A reputable US Canon authorized dealer is willing to sell the EOS-1D X for $6,099.99. Free standard shipping is included. They do not charge tax to Maryland. They are an authorized dealer (a reputable one that we already list on our site!), this is a brand new Canon USA model with a full Canon USA warranty. This is normal retail packaging, with everything normally included."

Any reason to be nervous about this?

Heya,

Have you thought about what the 1DX offers, over something like the IDIV perhaps?

Just a thought, since you're selling a car to fund a camera...

Very best,

I have done business with CPW twice last year on expensive items. I won't hesitate to do it again and again.

MalVeauX wrote in post #17138522
Heya,

Have you thought about what the 1DX offers, over something like the IDIV perhaps?

Just a thought, since you're selling a car to fund a camera...

Very best,

12 fps and the performance at super high ISO have me drooling...I have found myself favoring bird and sports photography and everything I read about the 1dx in these departments has me sold.

Sounds crazy to say I'm selling a car to buy a camera but it's pretty much a toy that I don't play with anymore. I owned it back in 2004 and put a lot of money into it, drove it every day and loved it to death. Sold it to move out and buy a house. Found it online and bought it back 3 years ago and was so happy but I found that I just wasn't into the car thing like I used to be...I don't take it to the track or any of that...I did not drive it during the winter and then needed a new battery, it got broken into, now the AC needs recharging and it feels like more of a chore than something to enjoy. I have a newborn son and don't get out a whole lot and when I do go out all I want to do is hop into my hyundai genesis with cold AC and comfortable seats and drive that.

Hope that explains it better...I'd never sell something I needed to fund a camera.

And with a $700 savings it's even harder to say no!

That's a really powerful camera you're looking at. Is it worth twice the price to get twice the FPS of the 5D3? If you had the 5D3 you would get a fast camera AND be able to get a couple whopper lenses.

Just a thought. However, I don't like to be presumptuous like a lot of people are when they ask, "Why are you doing that?" I'm sure you are excited and have researched the heck out of it.


Since you are spending so much, I truly hope you get a fantastic deal on quality gear. And I hope you have a wonderful time shooting with it.

One thing that can be said about the 1DX is that if you can't get a photo with that camera, in any circumstance, then you're screwed. That's Superbowl-level gear there.

Best of luck.

I've used Canon Price Watch 3 times, and my purchases all came from well-known dealers. The process takes a little longer (up to 24 hours to complete the purchase), but I was very satisfied with the process and the prices!

Regards, Jim

EOS-Mike wrote in post #17138789
That's a really powerful camera you're looking at. Is it worth twice the price to get twice the FPS of the 5D3? If you had the 5D3 you would get a fast camera AND be able to get a couple whopper lenses.

Just a thought. However, I don't like to be presumptuous like a lot of people are when they ask, "Why are you doing that?" I'm sure you are excited and have researched the heck out of it.


Since you are spending so much, I truly hope you get a fantastic deal on quality gear. And I hope you have a wonderful time shooting with it.

One thing that can be said about the 1DX is that if you can't get a photo with that camera, in any circumstance, then you're screwed. That's Superbowl-level gear there.

Best of luck.

I've read a ton about 5d3 and if I were a landscape/portrait shooter I'd be all over it. I've read enough reviews from people who have used the 1dx and say it can't be beat for birding and sports. One thing for me is that I'd like to try and do some sports shooting at a low level and see if I can make a job of it even if just part time. If it doesn't work out I'll have a chemistry degree to fAll back on but that's not as fun!

As for lenses I have the ones listed in my signature. I feel like I'm lacking in the portrAit lens dept so I'm planning to also pick up a 24-70 2.8 mkii.

I don't mind the questions as why as long as people are nice. To be honest part of it is i don't want to have sellers remorse on the car. I doubt I will with the 1dx...I can't see myself parting with that kind of cash for any other reason as I have about 7k worth of car sitting out in a parking lot which I'm just not enjoying. Car was paid for in cash and just sits there saying "you know you want that 1dx...sell me to someone who will drive me fast" lol

LJ3Jim wrote in post #17138840
I've used Canon Price Watch 3 times, and my purchases all came from well-known dealers. The process takes a little longer (up to 24 hours to complete the purchase), but I was very satisfied with the process and the prices!

Regards, Jim

Thanks Jim and everyone else sharing their experiences. Yeah I figured it wouldn't be as quick as say amazon but for the price I can be patient...a little patient.

Jensgt wrote in post #17138912
I don't mind the questions as why as long as people are nice. To be honest part of it is i don't want to have sellers remorse on the car. I doubt I will with the 1dx...I can't see myself parting with that kind of cash for any other reason as I have about 7k worth of car sitting out in a parking lot which I'm just not enjoying. Car was paid for in cash and just sits there saying "you know you want that 1dx...sell me to someone who will drive me fast" lol

I sold a Corvette to get my 300 2.8 II. No regrets. Ok, mostly no regrets.

http://www.canonpricew​atch.com/blog/faq-street-prices/

I haven't made any purchases myself with street value, but it seems completely legitimate. I may consider it for future purchases. I wonder if I do get in contact with an authorized dealer I normally buy from, if I'd still get rewards points (I've been an Adorama shopper because of that). Guess it doesn't matter if the savings are greater then that. My only other concern is how long this service will last. Canon may decide to try to discourage their retailers from being able to participate. These deals may go away at any moment in the future, but why not take advantage when it lasts?

LJ3Jim wrote in post #17138987
I sold a Corvette to get my 300 2.8 II. No regrets. Ok, mostly no regrets.

Yeah 'i'm sure I'll be a little sad maybe even a moment of regret panic...but when the new toy comes in the mail I will get over it. I hope... I think the car just seems like a thing I *should* keep rather than something I really want to keep. My husband would rather I sold it to get something I will use more frequently.

This is the car..