Joy
I've been sent this a couple hundred times, so I guess I should post it. :)
http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Promotions/rebate_eosselect_102209.pdf
Canon USA has the fall rebate program rolling since the 22nd of October.
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WHY ALWAYS THE USA, AND NEVER EU?
DISCRIMINATION!
I just purchased the T1i and 70-200mm f/2.8 (non-IS) on Oct 1 from B&H. As you can see I put the money into the glass, not the body (the 7D is very impressive, I was just about $1000 short :) ) I checked B&H price today and their $80 “rebate” brings the price back down to my purchase price (from B&H). It seems like, at least with 70-200 f/2.8, they increased the base price by $80, only to offer an instant rebate of $80. Not sure about the other lenses.
That’s what they do. You’re better off buying the lenses from your local photography store during the rebates. I watch the prices on Amazon and Adorama about 4-5 times a week and they were ALL cheaper last week. Even the Flash units. The best one is the 70-200 2.8L IS –> It was $1649.00 last week and now that the rebate is on they are selling it for $1,799.00. That means that they marked the lens UP $300 for the SALE!!!!! Really, this whole “rebate” thing is a total sham rip-off! I’m not sure what’s happened that has forced the prices up so far, but the 70-200 2.8L IS was $1499.00 last November when I bought it on the “rebate”. So, I have managed to INCREASE the value of my purchase by $450 in one year. Not bad for me, but very bad for new Canon owners.
I think it’s the falling dollar. Have you priced Gitzo products lately? Wowee!
EU receives its own share of rebates, its just the lack of announcements that makes them seem like weird, random price jumps. :)