30D, Where to buy?

Hello people, I've just sold my 350D (with the kit lens) and I'm looking to buy 30D; any suggestions on where to go for the best price? I've been looking at the HK dealers on ebay but then I can't use the £100 rebate with them so it isn't really cheaper and I would rahter a UK seller as it's easier if any problems come up.

I'm thinking of going for the 30D body only and the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG MACRO rather than the 30D with a kit lens. Any comments on that? From posts that I've read this lens is much better than a kit lens and it's not too expensive (about £200). I know I'll be losing 18-23mm but then if I want wide angle I'd be tempted to go for a Sigma 10-20mm later on.

Currently have a Sigma 70-300mm APO macro, Canon 100mm macro and Speedlight 430EX.

There's an ebay seller that many UK based ppl use on this forum. I bought my 5D and 2 L's from the guy. Search for Kerso on the forums.

I managed to get the rebate on my 5D back in August, and from some of the posts towards the end of this thread, https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=64418 , it seems many others have too.

Though I'm not sure if he stocks Sigma lenses.

www.bristolcameras.co.​uk are good.

Well, I've just brought the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 EX Macro on ebay from Hong Kong, it was the best price I can find and includes an international warranty. Bristol seems to be good for the 30D but I've held back for today to see if someone can give a better price elsewhere.

I recently bought my 30D from jessops, they are also doing a 10% refund between the price they advertise it for, so it cost me £729.00 and less of course the £100 refund making £629

That's the same as Bristol, better to go and buy it in store though; instant gratification

So wow, Jessops is looking like the best so far!

How are you finding the 30D? I've just packaged up my 350D to send off to the buyer so am camera-less now :/

It was a big jump for me, haven';t used an SLR for years, not since buying a minolta dimage S304 ( excellent camera )
I am still reading the instructions and have only tried taking a shot of the full moon with a 500mm lens. consider I hand held it, it came out remarkably well albeit not pinsharp.
I am taking it for a good test run this weekend

have fun

I have strong suspicion that if I don't find a better price I'll be standing outside Jessops at 9am on Saturday morning That said they don't sell Hoya ID Pro UV filters and I need one, so I may go up to Jacobs in Central if the price is the same.