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Pricewatch Deals / Refurbished lens sale

« on: March 24, 2013, 01:31:13 AM »

Canon is having another refurbished lens sale.  15% off, so the 85mm 1.2L ii usm is now $1,495.32 plus tax.  I used mr rebates (3%) and an AMEX card (2%) to almost cover my tax.  $1500 for a 85mm 1.2L ii usm is a great price.  All other in stock refurbished lenses are 15% of of their normal price.

Link:

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_22751

For most people on the blog - I realize it isn't Nikon, but it's pretty good stuff for non-Nikon users...

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Canon General / refurbished Canon 5d mk iii

« on: January 13, 2013, 11:19:00 AM »

I recently purchased a refurbished Canon 5D mk iii from Canon for $22xx.  I received the camera and it has a pin sized hole in the serial number plate that identifies it as a refurbished camera.  So, when I try to resell it, it is obvious that it is a refurb.  How much does this lower the resale value and will I have a harder time reselling?  I still have a week to return it and I am seriously thinking of sending it back and waiting for the price to come down and purchasing new.