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p.4 #1 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

Cableaddict wrote:

I'd love to know how one determines if an Ebay seller is legit. Just because they claim to be an authorized dealer doesn't mean they are. Just because they have 100% positive feedback doesn't mean they won't screw you. (happens all the time)

I just bought one on e-bay from The Imaging World and received the Cashback. I have bought from them before straight from their store and have always gotten good service. Some of the others were less for the 5D MKII but I was not familiar with them and their resseller ratings were poor. I still got it for $2399 with the cashback and a e-bay coupon I had so I was happy. It will be here Tuesday.

BTW they still have some in stock.

Jim

Mar 21, 2009 at 08:26 PM

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p.4 #2 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

Nelson's Camera in San Diego has several.

Mar 22, 2009 at 04:41 AM

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Drew_Persson wrote:
I'm surprised nobody commented on the $2,300 price. Not that I have any affiliation with that fleabay seller or Live Cashback, but I'm tempted to give it a shot.

I was just hoping somebody else already had, and was going to post "it worked out fine for me", lol.

Drew, I just took a gamble on pyxis. I did have to call to "confirm" the order, and was pitched the warranty to which I said no, and that was that. The customer service sucked, and the people were quite rude. I can only hope I get a genuine 5D MkII Body for the $2279 I paid (after live.com rebate of $200)

George

Apr 14, 2009 at 12:29 AM

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p.4 #4 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you George, I think it'll probably be okay.

Pyxis told me in one email that the $2,479 was for a body with the USA warranty card even though it doesn't say it on the auction. (Only the $2,618 package says "USA warranty" on the auction.)

I emailed again and asked them to change the auction to say "USA warranty" then (before I'd purchase), and they replied they can't because it's an import body. (same body, just no USA warranty card)

So you gotta pay an extra $140 to get the USA warranty card and a bunch of generic CF cards and accessories.

Apr 14, 2009 at 04:06 PM

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p.4 #5 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

This place has them in stock and the price is excellent: http://photoloon.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=7402

Apr 14, 2009 at 04:34 PM

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This place has them in stock and the price is excellent: http://photoloon.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=7402

They only have a month of reviews on resellerratings.com, I'd be wary.

Apr 14, 2009 at 04:46 PM

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p.4 #7 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

Hunts, Roberts, Adorama and Kenmore all have the 5D2 in stock. Why play around with an unknown.

Apr 14, 2009 at 06:36 PM

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p.4 #8 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

I can't help but laugh at the name Photo Loon! Who calls a camera store that? Funny, but I'd be worried about ordering from them. Canoga Camera also has the body in stock. Very nice company to deal with.

Apr 14, 2009 at 06:56 PM

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+1 for Roberts. Ask for Jody.

Apr 18, 2009 at 04:38 PM

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Drew_Persson wrote:
Pyxis told me in one email that the $2,479 was for a body with the USA warranty card even though it doesn't say it on the auction. (Only the $2,618 package says "USA warranty" on the auction.)

I emailed again and asked them to change the auction to say "USA warranty" then (before I'd purchase), and they replied they can't because it's an import body. (same body, just no USA warranty card)

So you gotta pay an extra $140 to get the USA warranty card and a bunch of generic CF cards and accessories.

I'd be interested is seeing how that works out. I e-mailed another ebay seller, "fumfiecamera" about the same USA warranty issue yesterday, and so far no response.

bobsofpa wrote:
Hunts, Roberts, Adorama and Kenmore all have the 5D2 in stock. Why play around with an unknown.

Because with the $200 live.com rebate, the price comes down to $2299, and roughly $400 savings -- not insignificant.

However, I think the USA warranty is well worth it for an additional $100-200. At the very least, being able to register it with Canon USA gets you $100 repair coupon, not to mention the additional piece of mind.

If all that is required is a box marked by the factory/importer "USA warranty" with a USA warranty, I don't think it matters much who you buy it fro over the internet -- provided of course they have a reasonable track record, and you have reasonbly sure assurances/protection.

Apr 18, 2009 at 05:40 PM

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p.4 #11 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

It seems like a lot of places are waiting for the next shipment of the 5D Mk II kits.

Apr 18, 2009 at 09:34 PM

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p.4 #12 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

With the shortage of batteries and grips, maybe they're holding back for that reason.

Apr 18, 2009 at 10:14 PM

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p.4 #13 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

B&H seems to be accepting orders now and will ship when available, but they are charging you when you order. These are one of the few I would trust!!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/583953-REG/Canon_2764B003_EOS_5D_Mark_II.html

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Important Notice!

This item is currently not in stock. We are accepting orders and it will be shipped when in stock. Orders will be filled in the order they are received. Your card will be charged upon placing the order

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Apr 18, 2009 at 11:02 PM

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p.4 #14 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

i think as long as you have a receipt for an authorized seller, canon could care less if it's an import or "usa" model...since they go off of the receipt.

but i could be wrong.

Apr 20, 2009 at 04:07 AM

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p.4 #15 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

KEH had them this afternoon. New ones.

Apr 20, 2009 at 06:37 AM

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Drew_Persson wrote:
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you George, I think it'll probably be okay.

Pyxis told me in one email that the $2,479 was for a body with the USA warranty card even though it doesn't say it on the auction. (Only the $2,618 package says "USA warranty" on the auction.)

I emailed again and asked them to change the auction to say "USA warranty" then (before I'd purchase), and they replied they can't because it's an import body. (same body, just no USA warranty card)

So you gotta pay an extra $140 to get the USA warranty card and a bunch of generic CF cards and accessories.

Why would you even think about dealing with a scammer like that?

Apr 20, 2009 at 03:06 PM

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Hey.Underpants wrote:
KEH had them this afternoon. New ones.

I have one in UPS from KEH which should be here Wednesday.. Got a good price on my 5D trade-in. Now I just have to sit and wait.

Apr 20, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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p.4 #18 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

molson wrote:
Why would you even think about dealing with a scammer like that?

They're not outright scammers, they just practice shady business practices and as long as you know what you're dealing with I don't see it as a problem. Buyers do get the camera, and no doubt it works the same as one from B&H. Three months after the purchase, will you be thinking "darn, I should have bought this at B&H for $400 more"?

The savings add up: more than $200 less than retail, then another $200 off thanks to the Cashback rebate, and $243 in sales tax (compared to buying it at Best Buy).

That's a savings of over $600, which definitely helps to take the sting out of camera bodies' vicious depreciation.

Apr 20, 2009 at 04:57 PM

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p.4 #19 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

The thing about Pyxis (aka Sunshine Electronics) is that they have a well documented reputation for selling grey market gear. That's OK if it's what you're expecting to get and you get a sufficient discount. In this case though there are other Ebay merchants who have no such negative history selling the same camera for a similar price. Cameta, for instance, was selling US warranteed 5D2's on Ebay for $2579 last week. I think the $100 premium is worth it for a reputable company selling US market gear (while I agree the effective $600 premium for B&H et al. is harder to justify).

Short answer is all these vendors have their place, but any prospective buyer should do their homework using resellerratings and know what to epxect prior to ordering.

Apr 20, 2009 at 07:25 PM

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p.4 #20 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

Roberts in indianapolis has them!

Apr 21, 2009 at 05:04 AM

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p.4 #21 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

Just a heads up - we just received a shipment of bodies and kits at Vistek Mississauga here in Ontario. Come buy some!

Apr 21, 2009 at 09:32 PM

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p.4 #22 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

Pictureline here in Utah always seems to have them.

http://www.pictureline.com/products/16098/Canon_EOS_5D_Mark_II_Digital_Camera/

Apr 21, 2009 at 11:22 PM

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p.4 #23 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

+3 for normans. Where I got mine--- ordered over on ebay no less

Apr 22, 2009 at 09:03 AM

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p.4 #24 · 5D Mark II in stock anywhere?

+4 for Norman Camera. Ordered in over on Ebay as well. Live.com cash back of $200 to boot! :-)

Apr 22, 2009 at 03:31 PM

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KEH has the 5D mark II in stock. FedEx just delivered the one I ordered last Friday.

Apr 22, 2009 at 09:38 PM


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