Deal: Save 20% off select refurbished gear at the Canon USA Store

HenryL · Jul 20, 2020

Wasn't going to pick up any RF glass until after I'd had the camera for a while, but this deal I just couldn't pass up. Just scored a refurb RF 50/1.2 for $1489.75 with this extra 10% off. Thanks!

Edit: FYI - the 24-105/4L IS is also in stock, the code brings the price to $712.15.

gruhl28 · Jul 20, 2020

The link for the RP with 24-105 L takes me to the R with 24-105 L. I'm seeing the price for the RP with 24-105 L as $1529, not $1392.

Edit: I'd missed the coupon code.

VICYASA · Jul 20, 2020

OK -- The EOS R is Canon EOS R $1327 ... with extra 10%.

Will the EOS R brand new, if and WHEN we get the rumored price drop... will it be Lower than that?

DEBATING on jumping on this deal! UGHH.

Canon Rumors Guy · Jul 20, 2020

VICYASA said:
OK -- The EOS R is Canon EOS R $1327 ... with extra 10%.

Will the EOS R brand new, if and WHEN we get the rumored price drop... will it be Lower than that?

DEBATING on jumping on this deal! UGHH.

I don't see an EOS R price drop before Black Friday. It fits in nicely at its current price in the lineup. I could be wrong, but I think it'll sit at $1799 for a while with $1499 coming in or around November.

Canon Rumors Guy · Jul 20, 2020

gruhl28 said:
The link for the RP with 24-105 L takes me to the R with 24-105 L. I'm seeing the price for the RP with 24-105 L as $1529, not $1392.

I fixed the link, remember you have to use the coupon code to see the price.

SteveC · Jul 20, 2020

What? No refurbished R5s?

SteveC · Jul 20, 2020

Wow, I might actually think about that RP kit.

brad-man · Jul 20, 2020

HenryL said:
Wasn't going to pick up any RF glass until after I'd had the camera for a while, but this deal I just couldn't pass up. Just scored a refurb RF 50/1.2 for $1489.75 with this extra 10% off. Thanks!

Edit: FYI - the 24-105/4L IS is also in stock, the code brings the price to $712.15.

Yup. I had that 50 in my cart with the discount and was about to give the final click when I realized I don't need a fast 50, I need a fast 24...
Enjoy you're new glass.

jdavidse · Jul 21, 2020

OMG. I didn't plan on spending $1605 on a lens today, but damnnnnnn that 50 is mine! You're a bastard for posting this, CR =)

Btw that's 1489.75 plus tax and 2 day shipping. I have not seen this lens for that price, ever, and maybe won't again for a long while.

Anybody want a Sigma 50 Art?

jdavidse · Jul 21, 2020

HenryL said:
Wasn't going to pick up any RF glass until after I'd had the camera for a while, but this deal I just couldn't pass up. Just scored a refurb RF 50/1.2 for $1489.75 with this extra 10% off. Thanks!

Edit: FYI - the 24-105/4L IS is also in stock, the code brings the price to $712.15.

I think I got the last one! Out of stock now lol

HenryL · Jul 21, 2020

jdavidse said:
I think I got the last one! Out of stock now lol

Yeah, about that...this may not work out for me. I checked my order yesterday afternoon and it showed as backordered. I called...they said no they are in stock and verified with the warehouse. The rep also mentioned that refurbished items can't actually go into backorder status because they aren't in regular supply. Anyway, I was told they would call back - they didn't so I checked back at the end of the day. I was told the same thing and that the supervisor would again contact the warehouse to release my order. They still hadn't returned that call either. It pops in and out of stock on the website. Hopefully it will all get sorted today. Man that is a sweet deal and it's gonna hurt if it doesn't pan out, but worse things can happen.

jdavidse · Jul 21, 2020

HenryL said:
Yeah, about that...this may not work out for me. I checked my order yesterday afternoon and it showed as backordered. I called...they said no they are in stock and verified with the warehouse. The rep also mentioned that refurbished items can't actually go into backorder status because they aren't in regular supply. Anyway, I was told they would call back - they didn't so I checked back at the end of the day. I was told the same thing and that the supervisor would again contact the warehouse to release my order. They still hadn't returned that call either. It pops in and out of stock on the website. Hopefully it will all get sorted today. Man that is a sweet deal and it's gonna hurt if it doesn't pan out, but worse things can happen.

Oh interesting. But don't you think backordered just means we have to wait a while? Is there any danger they would cancel the order?

Just checked, mine says backordered too.

HenryL · Jul 21, 2020

jdavidse said:
Oh interesting. But don't you think backordered just means we have to wait a while? Is there any danger they would cancel the order?

Just checked, mine says backordered too.

I honestly don't know what the deal is. The two folks I spoke with both indicate that refurbished gear can't actually be on backorder since that implies that the Canon store has some on order...which they can't because, well, it relies on returns, factory issues, etc. so no steady supply. I'll let you know if I hear anything from them, but I suspect the orders will be cancelled at some point. Shame, would be a great deal if it pans out.

jdavidse · Jul 21, 2020

I just called and the agent said pretty much the same thing. However, at first she said the order would be shipped as soon as it is in stock. Only after I asked specifically about the possibility of it being cancelled did she say yeah it could be cancelled after an unspecified amount of time. So who knows?

Iwasaki · Jul 21, 2020

I ordered up the R with the 24-105 and couldn't believe the price.

In the strange world, this will be my portrait camera IF I stay with Canon. I currently shoot Nikon. However, I need two card slots when it comes to critical shoots (sports) and that will fall to the R6.

Still seems weird to get the older camera for high-end work. (The R5 is a bit spendy for my megapixel needs. and I could go with two R6's, but I am cheap.

Iwasaki · Jul 21, 2020

Nikon did nothing to excite me with their announcement. It is time to move.

crake · Jul 21, 2020

Ordered the 24-105 and then noticed had a status of backordered. Chatted with a rep and they told me the same thing - refurb can't be backordered and my order would be cancelled automatically. IMMEDIATELY after that I got a cancellation email. So I suspect the agent cancelled it on the spot. Should have kept my mouth shut I suppose...

In other news - two separate interactoins with Canon agents today and both were kind of rough conversations.

HenryL · Jul 22, 2020

That's the odd thing about the refurbished...and sort of what irritates me. The 24-105 now shows up as in stock. Since I ordered the RF 50, yesterday morning, it has shown up as in stock and out of stock multiple times. I'll leave my backorder active until they decide to cancel or ship...not holding my breath and won't rely on them in the future. Even if it costs more, I prefer to know that I'll actually receive something that I order.

J9canon · Jul 22, 2020

crake said:
Ordered the 24-105 and then noticed had a status of backordered. Chatted with a rep and they told me the same thing - refurb can't be backordered and my order would be cancelled automatically. IMMEDIATELY after that I got a cancellation email. So I suspect the agent cancelled it on the spot. Should have kept my mouth shut I suppose...

In other news - two separate interactoins with Canon agents today and both were kind of rough conversations.

Same. There seems to be some service quality issues compared to past calls. By the way, it's back in stock.