Archive 2008 · New Canon Rebates
p.2 #1New Canon Rebates
Ben Horne wrote:
Just letting you guys know that rebates are on the way. Lenses and bodies. 5D gets $300, the 40D is on there as well. Some of the typical lenses are on it. 85L, 35L, 70-200mm 4 IS, 70-200mm 4, 580EX, 430EX, etc. This is not a complete list... just some of the standouts.
Thanx for the heads up, Ben.
It also does not happen often that the 35L is included.
Just letting you guys know that rebates are on the way. Lenses and bodies. 5D gets $300, the 40D is on there as well. Some of the typical lenses are on it. 85L, 35L, 70-200mm 4 IS, 70-200mm 4, 580EX, 430EX, etc. This is not a complete list... just some of the standouts.
Thanx for the heads up, Ben.
It also does not happen often that the 35L is included.
May 06, 2008 at 06:53 PM
p.2 #3New Canon Rebates
xabi wrote:
So how does the double rebate work before? If I get a 5D and a lens, do I get $600 rebate from the 5D
That would be SWEET!
The way Canada's promotion is this, you double the rebate on what you buy, if you buy another qualifying item.
For example, the 70-200 2.8 IS has a 150$ rebate, and the 24-70 2.8 has a 100$ rebate. If you buy both lenses you get 300$ off of the 70-200 2.8 IS, and 200$ off of the 24-70 2.8
However, they exclude the 5D from this. So if you buy the 5D, you get just the 200$ off of the 5D. If you buy the 5D and 1 lens, you get the NORMAL rebate on the lens, and 200$ on the camera. If you buy TWO lenses and the 5D, you get 200$ off of the camera, and the double rebates on the lenses.
So how does the double rebate work before? If I get a 5D and a lens, do I get $600 rebate from the 5D
That would be SWEET!The way Canada's promotion is this, you double the rebate on what you buy, if you buy another qualifying item.
For example, the 70-200 2.8 IS has a 150$ rebate, and the 24-70 2.8 has a 100$ rebate. If you buy both lenses you get 300$ off of the 70-200 2.8 IS, and 200$ off of the 24-70 2.8
However, they exclude the 5D from this. So if you buy the 5D, you get just the 200$ off of the 5D. If you buy the 5D and 1 lens, you get the NORMAL rebate on the lens, and 200$ on the camera. If you buy TWO lenses and the 5D, you get 200$ off of the camera, and the double rebates on the lenses.
May 06, 2008 at 06:58 PM
p.2 #4New Canon Rebates
PetKal wrote:
Thanx for the heads up, Ben.
It also does not happen often that the 35L is included.
I certainly hope the 2.8 IS and Non IS 70-200's are there, along with the 24-70. If it's not, it would almost be worthme looking at resale values of lenses, and buying a 2nd lens, JUST to get the rebate on the main lens, then sell the 2nd lens for what I paid, to break even on it and have gotten the double rebate on the main lens.
Ben Horne wrote
Just letting you guys know that rebates are on the way. Lenses and bodies. 5D gets $300, the 40D is on there as well. Some of the typical lenses are on it. 85L, 35L, 70-200mm 4 IS, 70-200mm 4, 580EX, 430EX, etc. This is not a complete list... just some of the standouts.It also does not happen often that the 35L is included.
I certainly hope the 2.8 IS and Non IS 70-200's are there, along with the 24-70. If it's not, it would almost be worthme looking at resale values of lenses, and buying a 2nd lens, JUST to get the rebate on the main lens, then sell the 2nd lens for what I paid, to break even on it and have gotten the double rebate on the main lens.
May 06, 2008 at 06:59 PM
p.2 #5New Canon Rebates
I just hope the price increases that started May 1 don't reduce the real value of the rebates too much.
Cheers--Jack
Cheers--Jack
May 06, 2008 at 07:07 PM
p.2 #6New Canon Rebates
RobertLynn:
However, they exclude the 5D from this. So if you buy the 5D, you get just the 200$ off of the 5D.
Not true. Offer B (two items qualifying for the rebate) gives C$400 for 5D and (for instance) C$300 for 70-200 f/2.8 L IS
See "Special offers and promotions" in:
http://www.canon.ca/english/index-whatsnew.html
Edited by mfurman on May 06, 2008 at 08:16 PM GMT
Edited on May 06, 2008 at 07:16 PM
However, they exclude the 5D from this. So if you buy the 5D, you get just the 200$ off of the 5D.
Not true. Offer B (two items qualifying for the rebate) gives C$400 for 5D and (for instance) C$300 for 70-200 f/2.8 L IS
See "Special offers and promotions" in:
http://www.canon.ca/english/index-whatsnew.html
Edited by mfurman on May 06, 2008 at 08:16 PM GMT
Edited on May 06, 2008 at 07:16 PM
May 06, 2008 at 07:12 PM
p.2 #7New Canon Rebates
mfurman wrote:
However, they exclude the 5D from this. So if you buy the 5D, you get just the 200$ off of the 5D.Not true. Offer B (two items qualifying for the rebate) gives C$400 for 5D and (for instance) C$300 for 70-200 f/2.8 L IS
You think with all the darn time on the internet, I would become more skilled at reading and comprehension.
I feel like a tool. Furman is indeed correct, I checked it again. What messed me up was I was looking at offer C, and seen it didn't apply, and I read below that the qualifying items (the part about the kits with 5d or whatever else it said).
I apologize for the confusion.
Earlier quote
RobertLynn:However, they exclude the 5D from this. So if you buy the 5D, you get just the 200$ off of the 5D.
You think with all the darn time on the internet, I would become more skilled at reading and comprehension.
I feel like a tool. Furman is indeed correct, I checked it again. What messed me up was I was looking at offer C, and seen it didn't apply, and I read below that the qualifying items (the part about the kits with 5d or whatever else it said).
I apologize for the confusion.
May 06, 2008 at 07:16 PM
p.2 #8New Canon Rebates
Man, I wish this guy would get back on and elaborate on his post. Why would he even do this? 
May 06, 2008 at 07:18 PM
p.2 #10New Canon Rebates
This is like torture though! He's like hey guess what, you'll get a rebate then disappears! Haha.
May 06, 2008 at 07:20 PM
p.2 #11New Canon Rebates
RobertLynn wrote:
This is like torture though! He's like hey guess what, you'll get a rebate then disappears! Haha.
Exactly, Like your wife saying I'm leaving you for one of her friends. A man or a woman, I mean, dam, dont you want to know?
This is like torture though! He's like hey guess what, you'll get a rebate then disappears! Haha.
Exactly, Like your wife saying I'm leaving you for one of her friends. A man or a woman, I mean, dam, dont you want to know?
May 06, 2008 at 07:27 PM
p.2 #12New Canon Rebates
Yes! You want to know all you can!
Same reason I click on the rumor threads, I want to know more than I do...always come out knowing less though.
Edited on May 06, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Same reason I click on the rumor threads, I want to know more than I do...always come out knowing less though.
Edited on May 06, 2008 at 07:31 PM
May 06, 2008 at 07:30 PM
p.2 #13New Canon Rebates
I trust Canon with mail in rebates as much I trust Al Capone with a baseball bat in a meeting.
May 06, 2008 at 07:52 PM
p.2 #14New Canon Rebates
Does Canon have bad history with mail in rebates? Anytime I mail in rebates, I send it certified, and keep my slip. Yeah, it's more expensive, but you have a guarantee towards your rebate.
Also, class action lawsuit.
Also, class action lawsuit.
May 06, 2008 at 07:55 PM
p.2 #15New Canon Rebates
I've done Canon rebates four times now, and never had a single problem. I am also not aware of anybody who has not ultimately gotten their rebates, though many respondents here had to call the rebate center or Canon to get it resolved.
I'm of mixed feelings about whether an instant rebate would be desirable. Easier? Absolutely. But instant rebates never seem to be as large as mail-in rebates. So I'm still in favor of the mail-in rebates if it means bigger savings.
I'm of mixed feelings about whether an instant rebate would be desirable. Easier? Absolutely. But instant rebates never seem to be as large as mail-in rebates. So I'm still in favor of the mail-in rebates if it means bigger savings.
May 06, 2008 at 08:01 PM
p.2 #16New Canon Rebates
well, lets hope the rebates are at least as good as the Canadian ones.
$400 off of the 5D if buying another lens is very tempting.
$400 off of the 5D if buying another lens is very tempting.
May 06, 2008 at 08:13 PM
p.2 #17New Canon Rebates
moondigger wrote:
I've done Canon rebates four times now, and never had a single problem. I am also not aware of anybody who has not ultimately gotten their rebates, though many respondents here had to call the rebate center or Canon to get it resolved.
I'm of mixed feelings about whether an instant rebate would be desirable. Easier? Absolutely. But instant rebates never seem to be as large as mail-in rebates. So I'm still in favor of the mail-in rebates if it means bigger savings.
I've read about lots of issues concerning Canon rebates.
The auther of The-digital-picture.com specifically detests the rebate system and typically gets screwed over a lot.
I've done Canon rebates four times now, and never had a single problem. I am also not aware of anybody who has not ultimately gotten their rebates, though many respondents here had to call the rebate center or Canon to get it resolved.
I'm of mixed feelings about whether an instant rebate would be desirable. Easier? Absolutely. But instant rebates never seem to be as large as mail-in rebates. So I'm still in favor of the mail-in rebates if it means bigger savings.
I've read about lots of issues concerning Canon rebates.
The auther of The-digital-picture.com specifically detests the rebate system and typically gets screwed over a lot.
May 06, 2008 at 08:15 PM
p.2 #18New Canon Rebates
I could only hope my 135L, 300/2.8 and 1.4TC is on there, I doubt it
May 06, 2008 at 08:35 PM
p.2 #19New Canon Rebates
Esquire08 wrote:
I've read about lots of issues concerning Canon rebates.
So have I. There were lots of threads about rebates around a year ago or so. What I haven't seen are reports of anybody here failing to receive their rebates, though some did have to contact Canon or the rebate center to resolve issues.
Like I said -- if the rebates could be just as large using an instant-discount system (no mail-ins), I would be in favor of them. But if the savings are bigger with the mail-in system, that's what I want. So far I've done four of them and all four were redeemed without any hassle at all.
I've read about lots of issues concerning Canon rebates.
So have I. There were lots of threads about rebates around a year ago or so. What I haven't seen are reports of anybody here failing to receive their rebates, though some did have to contact Canon or the rebate center to resolve issues.
Like I said -- if the rebates could be just as large using an instant-discount system (no mail-ins), I would be in favor of them. But if the savings are bigger with the mail-in system, that's what I want. So far I've done four of them and all four were redeemed without any hassle at all.
May 06, 2008 at 08:40 PM
p.2 #20New Canon Rebates
sivrajbm wrote:
I could only hope my 135L, 300/2.8 and 1.4TC is on there, I doubt it
Not saying it will be on the U.S. program, but the 300 2.8 is on the Canadian rebate list. $150 single, $300 double.
So there is hope!
Greg
I could only hope my 135L, 300/2.8 and 1.4TC is on there, I doubt it
Not saying it will be on the U.S. program, but the 300 2.8 is on the Canadian rebate list. $150 single, $300 double.
So there is hope!
Greg
May 06, 2008 at 08:45 PM