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p.1 #1 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

MMM a backup would be nice

http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DR.html

Oct 17, 2007 at 03:26 PM

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p.1 #2 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

ador...RUN PEOPLE RUN!!! If I am gonna buy a 5D, I'd rather wait for B&H to lower their price.

Oct 17, 2007 at 03:29 PM

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p.1 #3 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Whats wrong with Adorama? I have ordered from them and been to their store a number of times without any issues?

Oct 17, 2007 at 03:32 PM

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p.1 #4 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Their website isn't reliable, it says in-stock and they may call after ohh we just went out of stock.

Oct 17, 2007 at 03:35 PM

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p.1 #5 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Its a refurb, but not a bad price at all

Oct 17, 2007 at 03:35 PM

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p.1 #6 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

I think that $1800 for a refurb is still too much considering you can get a brand new 5D for like $1900 with the printer bundle rebate. Also with a possible rebates expected within the next couple days, I would hold off.

Oct 17, 2007 at 03:38 PM

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p.1 #7 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

400d wrote:
Their website isn't reliable, it says in-stock and they may call after ohh we just went out of stock.

But they won't tell you it's not in stock until *after* they've charged it to your credit card...

Oct 17, 2007 at 03:50 PM

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p.1 #8 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

?? I've never had any problems with Adorama FYI.

Oct 17, 2007 at 04:03 PM

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p.1 #9 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

george malamis wrote:
I think that $1800 for a refurb is still too much considering you can get a brand new 5D for like $1900 with the printer bundle rebate. Also with a possible rebates expected within the next couple days, I would hold off.

I think you're wrong about the printer rebates:

canon 5d $2200
pixma pro9000 $400
instant printer rebate $100
mail in rebate $400
= $2100

camera + wide format printer for $2100 is a pretty good deal, but some of us just don't need another printer or don't want to deal with the hassle of ebay... I sure hope the regular fall rebates happen.

Oct 17, 2007 at 04:06 PM

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p.1 #10 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

9 refurbs and counting from Adorama...never ever any problems. I deal with the same
guy and he'll even call me when something I'm looking for comes in! That's how I got
my 300 f2.8L IS...rare as hens teeth.

Oct 17, 2007 at 04:31 PM

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p.1 #11 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

So if you sell the printer after the rebate, you should be able to get around $300 for it on Ebay which would bring the cost down to $1800 for the body alone. I know it's not the direct way to get it, but it's a way I guess. I'm hoping for the rebates too!!!

Oct 17, 2007 at 05:35 PM

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p.1 #12 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

trenchmonkey wrote:
9 refurbs and counting from Adorama...never ever any problems. I deal with the same
guy and he'll even call me when something I'm looking for comes in! That's how I got
my 300 f2.8L IS...rare as hens teeth.

Oct 17, 2007 at 05:57 PM

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p.1 #13 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

400d wrote:
Their website isn't reliable, it says in-stock and they may call after ohh we just went out of stock.

...so what's so hard about picking up a phone & calling in the order?

Seems like a good price. If I have any interest in a 5D at all & wanted to make sure I got in on this batch of refurbs, I'd call.

Oct 17, 2007 at 06:02 PM

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p.1 #14 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Adorama is a decent seller. My only complaint is that I've had to return a number of used items where they really overstated the condition. IMO B&H and KEH are much more accurate in their ratings.

Refurbs usually come in completely unopened direct from Canon - never a problem with them there. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this camera from them.

(Nikon refurbs, now that's a whole 'nother story......)

Oct 17, 2007 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #15 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

well the temptation was too great.. I placed an order this morning, using their website. I've never had probs with Adorama before. I've also bought refurbished lens in the past, never an issue. It's cheaper and less risky than a used one.

Oct 17, 2007 at 07:15 PM

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p.1 #16 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Maybe I should buy refurbished cameras in future, as my new cameras seem to need a service asap after I buy them

Presumably the refurbs have been seen by a technician and tested.

- Alan

Oct 17, 2007 at 07:20 PM

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p.1 #17 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

My 30D is a UK refurb and had a tiny mark on the top of it and had obviously been used, the 17-85IS that came with it however was unopened in a sealed Canon box. The Canon UK website does say there mey be minor cosmetic imperfections so I didnt really have a cause for complaint.
I got basically got the lens for free when the 30D was compared to a new item.

It has proven itslef to be totally reliable, I am yet to see as much as a single err99 - it has been faultless since the day of purchase. As a bonus here in the UK all refurbs carry a full 1yr Canon warranty.

My new 5D will also be a refurb as soon as they drop below the $2000 mark (here) on a regular basis

Oct 17, 2007 at 07:44 PM

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p.1 #18 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Alan321 wrote:
Maybe I should buy refurbished cameras in future, as my new cameras seem to need a service asap after I buy them

Presumably the refurbs have been seen by a technician and tested.

- Alan

Exactly! Refurbs get indivdual attention and calibration.

Oct 17, 2007 at 07:49 PM

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p.1 #19 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Got my 20d refurbished from adorama and would not think twice getting the refurbished 5d from adorama.... just don't have the fund....

Terence

Oct 17, 2007 at 08:19 PM

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p.1 #20 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Adorama has always been good to me. A shame I don't have $1800 to blow right now

Oct 17, 2007 at 08:41 PM

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p.1 #21 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Looks like they sold out.

Oct 17, 2007 at 10:20 PM

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p.1 #22 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

Hi everyone.
I live in Northeastern PA. , and go to camera trade shows on a regular basis. The Adorama buyer, present at all shows-is the most crudest and rude person that i have ever met in all my world travels. Now this might not be relative to there store operations, but i feel should be mentioned. I to have been in their store and purchased some small items. I dont doubt many customers are well and courtesy satisfied, but i certaintly stay away from their trade show buy. I have had him physically grab a lens out of my hand, that i picked up first from a table. A show dealer friend of mine, had him physically drag a customer away from his table, in order for Adorama to purchase a Hassey 40MM lens, that a patron was trying to sell my friend. Just my feelings on Adorama at Camera shows.
Cheers
Harry

Oct 17, 2007 at 11:39 PM

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p.1 #23 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

B&H is down to $2,199 if anyone cares.

Oct 18, 2007 at 12:09 AM

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p.1 #24 · FYI 5d 1,799.95!!!!!

I'm half and half on Adorama. I ordered a Canon lens from them. It was soft and focused badly. I made the mistake of sending it to Canon to see if it could be repaired. They did, but it was still weak all around. When I tried to send it back to Adorama (within two weeks), they wouldn't let me because they said they couldn't resell it because the warranty was in my name, or somesuch.

Amazon never had any such problems. Unless they have a seriously compelling price, I won't order from Adorama in the future.

Oct 18, 2007 at 12:43 AM


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