Canon 430 EX II is Darn EXPENSIVE!!!

I just ran across Amazon\Adorama\J&R pre-listing the Canon 430EX II for $329 and with an MSRP of $399.

Is Canon nuts? The 420EX was under $200, the 430EX is right at $250, and now the 430EX II is going to be prices in the lower $300's?
Damn Canon, why even release a 430EX II if its only going to be about $50-$60 less than the 580EX II. Hell, for $329, at least put a $0.10 wheel on it!

I remember not 6 months ago when you could pick up a 580EX II for about $340! Now that will only buy you a 430 EX II & an Omni-Bounce if your lucky enough to find a place with free shipping!

Disappointed to say the least.

If you don't like the price, don't buy it.

The 580EX II debuted at $499. It's $100 less now most places, before rebate. MSRP/intro prices are always high.

Having said that, Canon's prices really are going up. The 17-40L is now $700 even at B&H. Used to be a little less.

Pre-listings are always expensive. Prices drop soon after they're actually released.

Don't forget that companies structurally price their items, in an attempt to make the consumer spend slightly more on a slightly higher end model.

Differences between the 430EX and the II? Similar changes between the 580EX and II?

It will probably be cheaper once it comes out.

ben_r_ wrote in post #5987176
It will probably be cheaper once it comes out.

I'd bet money that it will most definitely become at least a little cheaper once it's been out for a period of time.

Gee, I bought a 580EX II at Amazon for $390 a week ago. Must have been a real deal

Jack

I just bought a 580ex II on Ebay for $389 less 10% from a coupon less 25% from live.com. Net cost about $260 (assuming the live.com money comes through).

The Flying Turtle wrote in post #5989232
I just bought a 580ex II on Ebay for $389 less 10% from a coupon less 25% from live.com. Net cost about $260 (assuming the live.com money comes through).

Let me know how that goes, I want to buy my 70-200 f/4L that way.

tedBalog wrote in post #5990853
Let me know how that goes, I want to buy my 70-200 f/4L that way.

I should buy a house that way.

I remember a thread like this when the 580 EXII was announced. The price will come down and just count yourself lucky you're not in the UK!!