5D Mark 3 Queue @ B&H

[kiniro]

I preordered body only on March 2nd at 25 minutes past midnight EST so I'm hoping I see a charge on my credit card soon!

 

[kiniro]

Body

When did you place your pre-order?

About 30 seconds after BH went live with mkIII page... last week I was told I was 118 in the cue. I was also told they were only recieving 100 copies. BH are total BS'ers though and not sure I will ever order from them again. Just checked again and card was def charged for the full price, now waiting for delivery notice. Signature is required so I will have to have this info to know when shipped.

what does the status of your order say on B&H's website?

 

[David KM]

I have not recieved any new email with shipping info yet. Only my credit card was charged...

My order was termed a "Backorder" , when I spoke with them I was told that meant I was pretty fast as they were supposed to be "Pre-order" status. About 2 minutes after I placed my order that was indeed changed to preorder but my order remained a "Backorder".

Like I've said, until I get a shipment confimation... hopefully this evening here in Cali, it all is up in the air. Actually, until it's in my hands...

Just checked again... def charge for 3529.65

Sub Total $3499.00
Shipping $30.65
Sales Tax $0.00
Total $3529.65

BTW... did anyone else get a customer service survey this morning? I did and it was specifically about this order.

 

[dho81]

I have not recieved any new email with shipping info yet. Only my credit card was charged...

My order was termed a "Backorder" , when I spoke with them I was told that meant I was pretty fast as they were supposed to be "Pre-order" status. About 2 minutes after I placed my order that was indeed changed to preorder but my order remained a "Backorder".

Like I've said, until I get a shipment confimation... hopefully this evening here in Cali, it all is up in the air. Actually, until it's in my hands...

Just checked again... def charge for 3529.65

Sub Total $3499.00
Shipping $30.65
Sales Tax $0.00
Total $3529.65

So does your credit card just show a lower available balance? Or does it actually show a processed charge from B&H?

 

[David KM]

It is a charge not an authorization, I just recieved a call from BofA asking if this charge is legit.

And no... Im not giving you my credit card number.

 

[unclegit]

hm..what was the time stamp? I received my order confirmation at 9:16pm PST on 3/01 ...

I got mine @ 9:11:22 pm 3/01

No shipping yet...

David KM what time was the timestamp on your confirmation email ?

 

[David KM]

hm..what was the time stamp? I received my order confirmation at 9:16pm PST on 3/01 ...

I got mine @ 9:11:22 pm 3/01

No shipping yet...

David KM what time was the timestamp on your confirmation email ?

8:42:12 pm 3/01 which I can only assume was 3/02 in NY

I did talk to Leon ( a CSR) at BH and he did confirm my order, changed my shipping method to 3 day and confirm I was 118 in the cue. Changing my shipping method did not move me (forward or back) in the cue.

Until I recieve a shipping notification, who knows what the real story is. Bank of America did call to confim this charge though... hopefully I get an email with shipping confimation. Only then will I feel a bit better, then next will be it ACTUALLY arriving.

Anyone else pissed about BH's "policy" in regards to the 5DmkIII? Enough to never shop there again. I am pretty close to never going back, or at least making them the last resort.

 

[unclegit]

8:22:12 pm 3/01 which I can only assume was 3/02 in NY

What time zone are you in - I thought I was pretty quick on the draw getting in 11 mins after midnight EST - but you look to be in well before...

EST mine worked out to be :

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 00:11:20 -0500 (EST)

This was still while it was flagged as "backordered" rather than pre-order.

Congrats on the new camera - enjoy it

 

[jmac1]

If it helps any. I just cancelled my pre-order that I ordered on Mar. 1st at 9am EST @ B&H.

I decided to get a 1DX, however since I only got on that list today not sure how long I will have to wait? I hope not as many will be buying the 1DX so hopefully I won't have to wait too long

 

[RichATL]

Ordered mine around 8am EST on the 2nd...
I imagine I'd be in the first batch but maybe not...
I did use Bill Me Later...so I've already paid for the camera...:/

I'll give them to the 22nd to start shipping...before really freaking out.

 

[sencem]

i'm surprised b&h has not started to deliver anything. i've got my kit on monday 19th in the UK, albeit limited tock, i've got mine neverthe less

 

[jalbfb]

hm..what was the time stamp? I received my order confirmation at 9:16pm PST on 3/01 ...

I got mine @ 9:11:22 pm 3/01

No shipping yet...

David KM what time was the timestamp on your confirmation email ?

8:42:12 pm 3/01 which I can only assume was 3/02 in NY

I did talk to Leon ( a CSR) at BH and he did confirm my order, changed my shipping method to 3 day and confirm I was 118 in the cue. Changing my shipping method did not move me (forward or back) in the cue.

Until I recieve a shipping notification, who knows what the real story is. Bank of America did call to confim this charge though... hopefully I get an email with shipping confimation, Only then will I feel a bit better, then next will be it ACTUALLY arriving.

In the past whenever I ordered from them, I would always get the shipping confirmation/info in the following morning's email. so if some orders are going out tomorrow people should be getting notification-so let the rest of us know, please.

 

[JR]

If it helps any. I just cancelled my pre-order that I ordered on Mar. 1st at 9am EST @ B&H.

I decided to get a 1DX, however since I only got on that list today not sure how long I will have to wait? I hope not as many will be buying the 1DX so hopefully I won't have to wait too long

funny, I did the same, cancelling my 5dmkIII order to pre-order the 1dx first. I will end up with both bodies eventually but needed to manage my cash flow a bit! Got too excited ordering both now...or so my wife told me!

 

[Mike Ca]

The Canon Rumors guy tweeted this evening that B&H confirmed to him that they will get their shipment on March 21st and begin shipping pre-orders on March 22nd.

You can see the tweet here:

https://twitter.com/canonrumorsguy

3rd tweet down now, but will go further down.

 

[takoman46]

The Canon Rumors guy tweeted this evening that B&H confirmed to him that they will get their shipment on March 21st and begin shipping pre-orders on March 22nd.

You can see the tweet here:

https://twitter.com/canonrumorsguy

3rd tweet down now, but will go further down.

If B&H didn't receive their shipment yet; then how did some of the users on this forum get credit card charges today for the full amount? Isn't the charge supposed to happen when the order ships? Something fishy going on here... ???

 

[Seamus]

Lots of different information going around. I think I'll just wait it out, hopefully the shipping confirmation email will arrive soon. Good luck guys, try to stay sane. Or sane-ish.

 

[Mike Ca]

The Canon Rumors guy tweeted this evening that B&H confirmed to him that they will get their shipment on March 21st and begin shipping pre-orders on March 22nd.

You can see the tweet here:

https://twitter.com/canonrumorsguy

3rd tweet down now, but will go further down.

If B&H didn't receive their shipment yet; then how did some of the users on this forum get credit card charges today for the full amount? Isn't the charge supposed to happen when the order ships? Something fishy going on here... ???

I'm not sure. I'm just reporting the tweet from the Canon Rumors Guy, since not everyone in this thread is following his tweets.

I have an order confirmation email from B&H at 9:32 PM PST on 3/1 and there is no charge on my credit card yet. The person who reported the credit charge had a email at 8:42 PM PST on 3/1. It is possible B&H got a small shipment already, which allowed them to fill a small number of earliest the pre-orders. Perhaps a much larger shipment is arriving on March 21, which will allow B&H to fill a large number of the pre-orders.

 

[jalbfb]

Lots of different information going around. I think I'll just wait it out, hopefully the shipping confirmation email will arrive soon. Good luck guys, try to stay sane. Or sane-ish.

Let's hope that when the shipping starts with the pre-orders that B&H will be a little more open about where the rest of us (those who ordered after the first 24-48hrs) stand.

 

[danny_oz]

I Ordered mine on the 12th of March, as an international customer they have taken funds at the time of order. After reading all these posts and speaking with customer service, its safe to say I probably will be waiting weeks, not days to get my camera.

I found citiwideonline.com selling for $3490.00 AU with free express shipping and no TAX / VAT, although they only had 1pc left at the time I ordered today. So i will cancel my order at B&H and hopefully bump up the shipping time for someone else!

 

[prestonpalmer]

That means we might have it at the end of next week!? WOOT!!! Ive had mine pre-ordered since the moment it came out.