5D III - is in stock at Cruchfield - no sale tax

[jlev23]

oh well, I'm trying to do it through the chat right now. i guess i better just wake up early and cancel, but they confirm before they ship right? or do they go ahead and charge and ship without double checking with the buyer?

They charge and ship without checking with you before (it's the case in most stores) but they will notify you that they shipped and give you the UPS-Fedex tracking number.

I don't know about ADORAMA, probably the same.

I would be sure to wake up early tomorrow and call Customer Service (in case that they ship tomorrow) not to be charged.
It will take some time to return the camera and be refund. (unless you return next day by air for a premium)

i cancelled through chat!!!
now for adorama, I'm nervous because what if crutchfield makes a mistake and send me a 5d mK2 or something, haha!

 

[kimloris]

Good job !

They didn't allow me to do that. The "chat guy" told me to call CS.

 

[jlev23]

Good job !

They didn't allow me to do that. The "chat guy" told me to call CS.

i guess it depend what guy(sitting on his couch) you get, i made it seem really important and that i needed to free up my credit card in order to buy something else
ask for matt c. next time

 

[otsink]

Thanks for the 411. Since I didn't pre-order, I was debating who to order from. Problem Solved ;D

 

[Dylan777]

I just got my from Crutchfield no sale tax of course- they will ship out tomorrow & will arrive home this friday. Will cancel from BH....hurry guys

http://www.crutchfield.com/shopsearch/canon_5d_III.html

AWESOME guys....I received a phone call from Crutchfield's CS and I was told my 5D III got shipped today. I used 2-3 days shipping service, so it will arrive this coming thursday

I have to call BH tomorrow to cancel my pre-order. Oh well....sorry BH...can't wait any longer

 

[wamsankas]

body is sold out i grabbed a kit.... im gonna sell off my 'old' 24-105 and have a fresh one.. I will cancel my b&h order in the morning. im pretty sure what happened was the cameras came from the pacific across the US from the west so the further west the sooner they had them (crutchfield in viriginia) had them today BH probably tomorrow.

 

[grahamsz]

I got the second to last kit. Will be here Friday. Cancelled my Amazon and local store orders.

 

[jlev23]

I got the second to last kit. Will be here Friday. Cancelled my Amazon and local store orders.

how did you know you got the second to last kit? just curious.
yeah, now it says sold out!
phew.
i literally had to just call a producer and tell him id have it for my job next week

 

[bman6266]

As per the post earlier about crutchfield having them in stock:

I wanted a body only, but seeing as how crutchfield is already out of body-only's, I decided I'll just nab the body+lens combo and sells the lens. It's good price on the lens anyways.

So, I ordered that kit just a few minutes ago 4:00pm ish. I called to confirm that I had a MK III with my name on it, they said yes and that there are even a few more of that kit in stock.

So if anyone is THAT anxious and doesn't mind fronting the extra several hundred dollars, HIT CRUTCHFIELD UP ASAP! Also apparently with their rewards program I'll get a couple hundred bucks worth of crutchfield gift card for this order too. I down!

Oh, and, with overnight shipping, they say my order should arrive Thursday SO excited. ;D Hope they weren't BSing me.

 

[jlev23]

As per the post earlier about crutchfield having them in stock:

I wanted a body only, but seeing as how crutchfield is already out of body-only's, I decided I'll just nab the body+lens combo and sells the lens. It's good price on the lens anyways.

So, I ordered that kit just a few minutes ago 4:00pm ish. I called to confirm that I had a MK III with my name on it, they said yes and that there are even a few more of that kit in stock.

So if anyone is THAT anxious and doesn't mind fronting the extra several hundred dollars, HIT CRUTCHFIELD UP ASAP! Also apparently with their rewards program I'll get a couple hundred bucks worth of crutchfield gift card for this order too. I down!

Oh, and, with overnight shipping, they say my order should arrive Thursday SO excited. ;D Hope they weren't BSing me.

rewards program???

 

[grahamsz]

how did you know you got the second to last kit? just curious.
yeah, now it says sold out!
phew.
i literally had to just call a producer and tell him id have it for my job next week

I figured I'd go ahead and call in an order since I wanted to make really sure. I've worked on plenty ecommerce systems and most aren't really designed to track stock THAT accurately.

Also wanted more confidence before I cancelled out Amazon. Mikes Camera in Boulder got a bunch of them today, but it was roughly a dozen cameras and a single kit. I was person #3 on their list for kits

 

[DanielG]

how did you know you got the second to last kit? just curious.
yeah, now it says sold out!
phew.
i literally had to just call a producer and tell him id have it for my job next week

I figured I'd go ahead and call in an order since I wanted to make really sure. I've worked on plenty ecommerce systems and most aren't really designed to track stock THAT accurately.

Also wanted more confidence before I cancelled out Amazon. Mikes Camera in Boulder got a bunch of them today, but it was roughly a dozen cameras and a single kit. I was person #3 on their list for kits

I have been to the Mikes in DTC and I wasn't too impressed with their staff and their prices. Did you end up getting your camera today?

 

[bman6266]

oh well, I'm trying to do it through the chat right now. i guess i better just wake up early and cancel, but they confirm before they ship right? or do they go ahead and charge and ship without double checking with the buyer?

They charge and ship without checking with you before (it's the case in most stores) but they will notify you that they shipped and give you the UPS-Fedex tracking number.

I don't know about ADORAMA, probably the same.

I would be sure to wake up early tomorrow and call Customer Service (in case that they ship tomorrow) not to be charged.
It will take some time to return the camera and be refund. (unless you return next day by air for a premium)

i cancelled through chat!!!
now for adorama, I'm nervous because what if crutchfield makes a mistake and send me a 5d mK2 or something, haha!

Im in the exact same situation and was thinking the EXACT same thing!!!!!!!

 

[grahamsz]

I have been to the Mikes in DTC and I wasn't too impressed with their staff and their prices. Did you end up getting your camera today?

I want to support them because it's good to have a well stocked camera shop locally, but no, despite what they told me yesterday they let me down. Nearly every interaction I've ever had with them has left me feeling frustrated and let down.

Last time was developing some E-6 sheet film. They apparently hadn't updated prices on their website in 8 months and it took about 20 minutes of arguing until they honored the advertised price. The total difference was only a few dollars, but their argument was essentially "we know you want your film back, so you'll just have to pay the price we have in this book behind the counter"

 

[bman6266]

As per the post earlier about crutchfield having them in stock:

I wanted a body only, but seeing as how crutchfield is already out of body-only's, I decided I'll just nab the body+lens combo and sells the lens. It's good price on the lens anyways.

So, I ordered that kit just a few minutes ago 4:00pm ish. I called to confirm that I had a MK III with my name on it, they said yes and that there are even a few more of that kit in stock.

So if anyone is THAT anxious and doesn't mind fronting the extra several hundred dollars, HIT CRUTCHFIELD UP ASAP! Also apparently with their rewards program I'll get a couple hundred bucks worth of crutchfield gift card for this order too. I down!

Oh, and, with overnight shipping, they say my order should arrive Thursday SO excited. ;D Hope they weren't BSing me.

rewards program???

Yeah, I just found out after I ordered, but apparently with the order being for an item that costs $4299, I get 4300 "reward points."

30 days after I receive the item the points become effective and they're supposed to send me a crutchfield gift card for %5 (i think) of purchase price. I'm still figuring the system out, but i know that the percentages change based on the item price. I saw a chart that said an item that yielded 3000 points rewards you with a $150 gift card (5%). So I'm assuming that 4300 points rewards me with a $215 gift card, which is a nice discount off of that expensive battery grip for the MKIII! (supposing crutchfield will stock the grip).

 

[grahamsz]

Yeah, I just found out after I ordered, but apparently with the order being for an item that costs $4299, I get 4300 "reward points."

30 days after I receive the item the points become effective and they're supposed to send me a crutchfield gift card for %5 (i think) of purchase price. I'm still figuring the system out, but i know that the percentages change based on the item price. I saw a chart that said an item that yielded 3000 points rewards you with a $150 gift card (5%). So I'm assuming that 4300 points rewards me with a $215 gift card, which is a nice discount off of that expensive battery grip for the MKIII! (supposing crutchfield will stock the grip).

That's epic. I'm very happy everything else fell through right now. Plus you get 150 pts for validating your email address.

 

[jlev23]

As per the post earlier about crutchfield having them in stock:

I wanted a body only, but seeing as how crutchfield is already out of body-only's, I decided I'll just nab the body+lens combo and sells the lens. It's good price on the lens anyways.

So, I ordered that kit just a few minutes ago 4:00pm ish. I called to confirm that I had a MK III with my name on it, they said yes and that there are even a few more of that kit in stock.

So if anyone is THAT anxious and doesn't mind fronting the extra several hundred dollars, HIT CRUTCHFIELD UP ASAP! Also apparently with their rewards program I'll get a couple hundred bucks worth of crutchfield gift card for this order too. I down!

Oh, and, with overnight shipping, they say my order should arrive Thursday SO excited. ;D Hope they weren't BSing me.

rewards program???

Yeah, I just found out after I ordered, but apparently with the order being for an item that costs $4299, I get 4300 "reward points."

30 days after I receive the item the points become effective and they're supposed to send me a crutchfield gift card for %5 (i think) of purchase price. I'm still figuring the system out, but i know that the percentages change based on the item price. I saw a chart that said an item that yielded 3000 points rewards you with a $150 gift card (5%). So I'm assuming that 4300 points rewards me with a $215 gift card, which is a nice discount off of that expensive battery grip for the MKIII! (supposing crutchfield will stock the grip).

thanks, i just signed up for the rewards program too, sweet!

 

[wamsankas]

yeah the rewards program is very cool. and i went through bank of america to get 4% off so if all goes to plan i will have camera in hand friday with ~$450 in credit/gift cards. cross the fingers all works out. thanks b&h for being so slow

 

[WilliamG]

Yep, just registered with the site to reply!

I ordered a kit on Crutchfield, and didn't even notice the Rewards Program until just now. Apparently any orders created after the Rewards Program began will accumulate points, and indeed, it's a $215 gift card for the $4299 kit! Awesome!

Then, with Fatwallet Fat Cash at 4% for another $172 back, this makes the camera + lens $3912 + 1% Discover cashback for me! NICE!

Thanks for posting the deal! Camera will ship tomorrow, according to Crutchfield.

 

[iso79]

I placed my order at 5:30EST right when I saw the thread. I just called them now to confirm I made the cut and the customer service rep said yes! 8)