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jdben622 wrote:
I've overheard Canon quote some trade up prices to some others while I waited at the Irvine service center. The trade up prices were always higher than what someone could buy the body for here used. And that's without factoring the value of the traded body.
From my direct conversation with the Canon Rep, I was given the numbers:
$639.00 for a 50D Refurb regardless of the digital camera you trade in. There is not a higher allowance for newer models or makes.
$349.00 for a Canon Rebel XS when trading in a Canon film camera, regardless of the body you trade.
So when I look at these numbers, and try to buy a 50D used, I think used price is right at $900 to $1000. And, the Rebel XS is right at $500 to $550. So if you're trading up an older camera that truly needs servicing, I'd understandably weigh the cost of the repair, in terms of worth. If' it's just a cleaning for a 30D, and they offer me the 50D trade-up, I'd politely tell than No Thanks...
But if it was a main board replacement, shutter replacement, or something more substantial, and the trade-up made more sense, by all means get the 50D. If you're just trying to weasel your way into a 50D, then you're skirting what is made to be a very beneficial program.
YMMV...
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