privatebydesign said:You pay $100 a year because you think it makes you a pro. The service that you get for that is on your invoice, if you were not CPS you would have been billed $3,145.51, had you chosen to do the repair you would have been billed $2,487.27, CPS membership would have saved you $658.24.
Why do they charge to open your camera? My guess would be because every time anybody ever took an out of focus or incorrectly exposed image they would blame Canon and send their camera in for "free" estimates. I get five free cleans and checks a year, but no free estimates on damaged gear.
Even for non CPS the phone staff have a discretionary 15% they can work with too, it pays to be nice to the telephone staff.
vitalboy said:......... why do i need to pay for an estimate? Why do I pay $100 to Canon every year?" Canon in Newport is CR@p!
"New Member Welcome Kit (estimated retail value $100): Welcome Letter, CPS Member Card, CPS Pin, 1 CPS Pro Strap, 2 Free Clean & Check Coupons, EF Lens Workbook III, and 1 Rear/Body Cap Set
Access to equipment evaluation loan (Try Before You Buy Program)*
Expedited 3-day service turnaround on Eligible Products
30% discount on repairs of your Eligible Products
Service loan backup (based on availability)**
Free return shipping for supported service items
2 free service Clean & Check Coupons***
Onsite event and show support, as listed on event calendar
24/7 CPS Support Hotline
Exclusive CPS discounted admission on Canon Live Learning seminars and workshops,
as listed on events calendar"
KyleSTL said:If you are brave (I would do it), there is a 1Ds II on eBay now for $750 ($1000 buy it now) with a broken shutter you could steal the sensor from. Cheaper than a new FF camera.
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