Customer - "I'm just not sure I want to spend 6K on a new Camera"
Sales Person - "It comes with a free jacket if you order now!!"
Customer - "How can I resist"
You really think anyone gives a rats ass about a jacket? Every year I get my "free" CPS stuff and it just collects dust, ok I use the pen. No way a free jacket is driving sales...
The Aussies are getting a Limited Edition EOS R5 Leather Lucky Strap (Bonus) and Extra Battery. I wish they offered the extra battery here in Canada, that will be useful, but would not factor into if I buy something or not.
Free Jacket, Free Battery, etc are not why people drop 6K on a Camera (least it should not be)
You guys get free ink pens? I'm jealous!
With the the first time we join Gold or above we get a one time camera strap with the pad from the
Op/Tech Utility Strap - 3/8" with a CPS logo in the center and two Canon logos on each end of the pad instead of the Op/Tech logo. The detachable ends are like the ones that come with the
OP/TECH Pro Loop Strap. Each membership number only gets one for life, though, if they even still do that. I got mine over a decade ago. I actually use it occasionally when I only want to carry a single camera on a single shoulder. It stays on one shoulder well without having to wear it cross-body or over the neck. Since I already have OP/TECH connectors on most of my cameras for my Double Sling which I've modified significantly from the standard supplied setup, I just use the quick-detach connectors to swap out the pad.
I have also received a couple of small lapel pin/tie tack type things with the CPS logo, but it's been a long while since they sent those out here in the U.S. They don't even send out a new plastic membership card each time you renew any more. They claim it's to save the planet, but they still overnight you blank repair forms and "Rush" labels via FedEx! (or maybe it's 2nd Day Air?)