60D & 7D Rebates coming February 20

[WeatherWarriorMedia]

Re: 60D & 7D Rebates coming February 20

B&H did reply to a Tweet this morning saying there was a mistake in their system. I wonder however...if anyone actually bought it with the higher price will be refunded.

I think we need to bombard Canon with complaints via twitter (@canon_camera) and post a comment on their site (http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer?pageKeyCode=contactUsLanding), let them know we are displeased. Don't use bad words, but be stern.

 

[M.B.Johnson]

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Thanks to everyone for posting about the prices going up along with the rebates....bought my 7D and 24-70L on Wed and between the rebates and price increases I ended up at almost a wash on total price but got my stuff several days earlier. Here is how my price broke down:

1479 7D - Now 1699 - 200 rebate = $20 higher
1329 24-70L - Now 1399 - 100 rebate = 1299 = $30 lower

so $10 for ordering when I wanted instead of waiting...I'll take that deal.

 

[WeatherWarriorMedia]

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I will add, that rumors are rumors, but the sick part is the way canon did the business. I would even not have said anything, and just paid the higher price (as we are going to see LOTS of price increases with our economy now), but the idea of offering a 'REBATE' is a complete BS job. I would have been OK with the rebate not being offered at all too.

As I said...put pressure on Canon to FIX this situation, even if through the Loyalty Program.

 

[TeamWahoo]

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WeatherWarriorMedia,
I did my part. I just gave Canon my thoughts on their tactics (FWIW). I was polite but firm as I let them know of my displeasure with their marketing practices.

 

[sbarbian]

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So B&H's website is now reflecting the rebate of $200.00 for the 7d. They raised their prices from $1479.00 to $1699.00 and then gave the rebate so it's now $1499.00. Best Buy still has a price of $1453.99 online, but is currently showing sold out.

 

[foto]

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Hey, you got another member!

I have been looking at B&H website. Last week they had th 60D with a 18-135 lens for $1,139.00. Today they want $1399 after rebate $1299. How upsetting :'(

Can anyone tell me where I can find the most reasonable 60D from a trustworthy store?

 

[FastMan]

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I'm disgusted. I just sent letters to B&H and Canon. We all need to do this. They need to hear from their customer base how badly such sleazy business practices are viewed. Here's what I sent to Canon:

Dear Canon,
I'm writing to let you know how angry I am at the rebate scam you just launched today on the 7d and 60d cameras. They were suppose to provide a $200 dollar instant rebate, but the bottom line prices after rebate today at the major Internet sales sites are actually higher today than they were before the rebate. This looks very sleazy, I'm very disappointed in Canon. This is not the type of behavior I expect from an honest and reputable company. It's casts doubt on the level of integrity of the entire corporation. I've purchased thousands of dollars of Canon cameras and lenses over the last few years, but I'm now considering liquidating it and going with Nikon. I want to own the equipment of a company I trust, can be proud of, and can recommend to others. I'm currently embarrassed to carry Canon equipment.

Signed very disappointed,
XXXXXXXXX

 

[Tristan944]

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B&H has lowered their raised price to $1800 for the 7D with 18-135mm lens. Here is my chat conversation:


Tristan : Several hours ago the Canon 7D kit with the 18-135mm kit (B&H # CAE7D18135) was $1729. Now atfter a $200 rebate its $1799. Why is it more expensive now?Christina S: Hello Tristan. My name is Christina, and I will be glad to assist you. Please give me a few moments to begin working on your inquiry.

Christina S: We have experienced some errors in pricing, I'm not sure as to what items exactly this refers to. Your best bet if you want to order the 7D today, would be to call our sales department directly. Otherwise by tomorrow any and all errors should be worked out:

Christina S: Sales
800.606.6969 or 212.444.6615

Tristan: I dont have a phone, can you clarify right now for me please?

Christina S: One moment.

Christina S: It looks as though we will match the earlier price, but you would need to send an email to [email protected] for the inquiry/order.

Tristan: Thank you for the offer, and I will send an email if I decide to buy it. Does B&H regularly employ sales tactics such as this, raising the price significantly then offering a quasi-fake $200 rebate?

Christina S: This would not be our policy. If you wish to lodge a complaint you could send an email to [email protected]

Tristan: Okay. Thank you for your time.

 

[justsomedude]

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btw, the Amazon $1457 deal is out of stock as are many others.

Hey TeamWahoo - I share your anger.

BTW, the 7D has been sold out from Amazon direct for about 12 days now. They've been reselling it through their 3rd party dealers for the last two weeks (Beach Camera, Adorama, etc.). Now it says "only 3 left in stock", and it is shipping from Adorama.

I find it curious that Amazon has yet to restock the 7D Body Only versions at their own warehouses - as they continue to sell it 3rd party.

I find that strange.

 

[justsomedude]

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I think we need to bombard Canon with complaints via twitter (@canon_camera) and post a comment on their site (http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer?pageKeyCode=contactUsLanding), let them know we are displeased.

Wait until Tuesday - everyone is gone on President's Day Holiday.

 

[TeamWahoo]

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Tristan,
Thanks for the transcript. I'm on this "like a fat kid on a cupcake" ;D

Christina S: It looks as though we will match the earlier price, but you would need to send an email to [email protected] for the inquiry/order.

Tristan: Thank you for the offer, and I will send an email if I decide to buy it. Does B&H regularly employ sales tactics such as this, raising the price significantly then offering a quasi-fake $200 rebate?

Christina S: This would not be our policy. If you wish to lodge a complaint you could send an email to [email protected]

Tristan: Okay. Thank you for your time.

 

[justsomedude]

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My twitter feed...

http://twitter.com/andrewkow

I'm getting on everyone... I'm pissed off.

 

[foto]

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I spoke to a representative at B&H they say that Canon raised the price and cant do anything about it. B&H has to do what canon tells them to.

 

[tombo]

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Was annoyed to find out that a sale was coming right after my 7d shipped from amazon. Duh. Was fortunate to recieve at the presale price, and have been happily shooting with my 17-55 since. Next year, I hope to do the same thing. Its called marketing, get over it.

 

[FastMan]

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I received a pretty lame email response from B&H

Hello , my name is Kenneth L:

Thank you for contacting the E-Mail Sales Department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio.

I do apologize for the inconvenience. There was a pricing error on our website. It has been corrected. We do apologize for the inconvenience.

Nothing has been corrected, it's the same $1699 for the body as it has been all day, $217 more than it was last night.

I'm way less than impressed by that inaccurate and "blow me off" response. I don't view B&H as highly as I have in the past. If it's Canon forcing them to do this, they need to communicate that clearly, not just blow off loyal customers who take the time to voice concern and disappointment to them, with such curt and inaccurate responses. B&H has thus taken a big step down in my list of companies I respect.

I've also written to Rockwell, to encourage him to join us in blasting Canon.

 

[FastMan]

Re: 60D & 7D Rebates coming February 20

Its called marketing, get over it.

Tombo, it's called deceptive marketing. If you just roll over and accept it, you're guaranteed to receive more of it. Those who protest can do so by purchasing elsewhere, or contacting the companies to voice their disgust. Those who speak up are actually doing the company a favor, if the company actually has the smarts to use the opportunity given them. I gave B&H that opportunity, and they blew me off, so I'll return the favor in the future. I'll see how Canon responds to me, then decide if I stay with canon. Nikon makes nice equipment too. At least I've given them a chance to wise up.

 

[gwac]

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New to the forum, so I'll add my opinion FWIW. This so-called "rebate" stinks.

I post on Twitter this morning ... "Extremely disappointed with @bhphotovideo - Waited for $200 rebate on Canon 7D to begin today & overnight they raised price by $400"

Three hours later, @BHphotovideo posts ... "We had an error which was corrected, sorry about that ..."

Then get a reply from Henry Posner @bandhphoto ... "@Bill, your disappointment is unfortunately misplaced as our price changes were dictated by price hikes from Canon USA to retailers"

Whether my disappointment is misplaced is moot. A "rebate" suggests a reduction in price. This is not a way to treat customers.

 

[sam skipper]

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Price: $999.99 $100.00 Instant Savings!
Offer ends 03/19/2011
You Pay: $899.99

better hurry sale ends 3_19_2011


Sorry - brand new to forum - and my first 2 posts are negative
--canon made me do it!

 

[rnadoc]

Re: 60D & 7D Rebates coming February 20

Let's face it...we're all mad because we thought we could get an awesome camera and/or lens(es) at a discount. Fact is, you have to pay to get this kind of equipment. I agree it's lame to offer a "rebate" then mandate a certain price (per the BH's excuse). Does anyone who has posted to this forum know how the pricing works? I don't pretend to know. There must be some agreement between the vendors and canon that, to honor the rebates, they have to sell at the MSRP. I know from buying things on amazon that the price is often not listed until it's in the cart because amazon is selling at a price that is below MSRP. I don't know the details, but it seems that we've been seeing prices with discounts built in all along.

I'm going to buy a 7D. I wanted to knock the price down to $1300, but $1499 is still better than $1699 for a top notch camera. The double rebates with the lenses when purchased with 7D will save me some money.

Canon's website has said $1699 for the 7D at least as long as I have been checking. So, $1499 IS a $200 rebate.

Regarding best buy. At least where I live, we don't pay taxes on purchases from amazon and BH. Now, wer're supposed to report those purchases and pay taxes on our honor. Recently, the courts struck down the my state's request to get personal information about purchases from amazon. Anyway, WHY pay potentially over $100 in taxes for a camera or lens when you can get it as quickly as overnight from an online retailer? I go to best buy and whip out my amazon app on my iphone and scan in the bar code of the item I'm looking at. I instantly get amazon's price. Sometimes it's the same, but with shipping, best buy never wins. The only reason to buy best buy is the geek squad.

 

[c-law]

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Well, I don't know about you guys but I just picked up a new 7D from Calumet for $1329.

I checked all the links on the Canon Rumours Price Watch page and while many had put their prices up (and Amazon haven't taken notice one way or the other yet), Calumet have honoured the instant rebate and brought it down to a decent price.

I'm looking forward to having a new back-up body and something with a little more reach than my 5DII for my trip to South Africa next month.

Chris

I do not know what you are talking about but calumet price shows 1329 before you click add to cart, then it shows 1499. I am very pissed off, I was very close to getting a 7D today, maybe I will sell my lenses? D7000 has great picture quality, and it's price is right too.

Sad news. I must have been one of the last to slip in under the radar before Calumet did the price hike along with everyone else. I bought it about 3:45am PST so the instant rebate must have been put on first and then the price increased later as opposed to the other retailers which did it the opposite way or at the same time. I must have got in in the narrow window between the two.

I have the original print out of my confirmation page from the website and a confirmation email to prove that I got it at $1329 so I am gonna make sure they stick to it.

Chris