Archive 2008 · New Canon Rebates
p.5 #1New Canon Rebates
Ben - Thank you for the information! I've been hoping the rebates would come around and appreciate the info!! Jim
May 07, 2008 at 12:23 PM
p.5 #2New Canon Rebates
Great information, Ben!!
Thank you for sharing it with us!!!
Hiromu
Thank you for sharing it with us!!!
Hiromu
May 07, 2008 at 01:24 PM
p.5 #3New Canon Rebates
Agree with dk_samurai 
... Thanks very much for the info Ben. Just ignore those negative posts.
Those who think that the info is not correct, just ignore it...nobody is forcing you to wait for the rebate
... Thanks very much for the info Ben. Just ignore those negative posts.Those who think that the info is not correct, just ignore it...nobody is forcing you to wait for the rebate
May 07, 2008 at 01:54 PM
p.5 #4New Canon Rebates
Gochugogi wrote:
That's an easy one. Canon gets more money while making you feel like you spent less. How? Many are enticed into buying with a rebate but a large percentage either don't bother to submit or screw it up (forget docs, miss deadline, etc.).
Canon doesn't really get MORE money at all. The price increases had nothing to do with a rebate program, otherwise you would see price fluctuations every spring and fall, and you don't. The price changes had more to do with the state of the economy and cost of production (raw materials, shipping etc.).
Earlier quote
Whatever! I really don't understand a price increase followed by a rebate.Canon doesn't really get MORE money at all. The price increases had nothing to do with a rebate program, otherwise you would see price fluctuations every spring and fall, and you don't. The price changes had more to do with the state of the economy and cost of production (raw materials, shipping etc.).
May 07, 2008 at 02:10 PM
p.5 #5New Canon Rebates
Ben Horne wrote:
These are instant rebates, not double rebates. I don't know the exact start date, but I did see the form briefly so I was able to remember a few numbers...
85mm 1.2L $125
35mm 1.4L $100
70-200mm 4 IS $75
70-200mm 4 $40
5D $300
Beyond that it gets fuzzy. I was only really paying attention to rebates for lenses I already have, or plan on getting.
Edited by Ben Horne on May 07, 2008 at 02:11 PM GMT
Big deal.
After they just raised the price of the 85L by about $200 then you could of got it a few months ago.
Thanks for the info though Ben
These are instant rebates, not double rebates. I don't know the exact start date, but I did see the form briefly so I was able to remember a few numbers...
85mm 1.2L $125
35mm 1.4L $100
70-200mm 4 IS $75
70-200mm 4 $40
5D $300
Beyond that it gets fuzzy. I was only really paying attention to rebates for lenses I already have, or plan on getting.
Edited by Ben Horne on May 07, 2008 at 02:11 PM GMT
Big deal.
After they just raised the price of the 85L by about $200 then you could of got it a few months ago.
Thanks for the info though Ben
May 07, 2008 at 03:50 PM
p.5 #6New Canon Rebates
vilimo wrote:
Agree with dk_samurai... Thanks very much for the info Ben. Just ignore those negative posts.
Those who think that the info is not correct, just ignore it...nobody is forcing you to wait for the rebate
WHo are you kidding? My fiance is making me wait for the rebate! haha, not to mention my wallet!
Agree with dk_samurai
... Thanks very much for the info Ben. Just ignore those negative posts.Those who think that the info is not correct, just ignore it...nobody is forcing you to wait for the rebate
WHo are you kidding? My fiance is making me wait for the rebate! haha, not to mention my wallet!
May 07, 2008 at 03:55 PM
p.5 #8New Canon Rebates
Huang123 wrote:
when does the rebate starts?
Ben stated back on Page 3 he doesn't know the exact start date. Soon I hope.
when does the rebate starts?
Ben stated back on Page 3 he doesn't know the exact start date. Soon I hope.
May 07, 2008 at 05:02 PM
p.5 #9New Canon Rebates
I was complaining to myself at Amazon being slow to ship a lens order and now I am glad for it.
May 07, 2008 at 05:12 PM
p.5 #10New Canon Rebates
The canada one is coming up this 15th.
hopefully the U.S is right after Canada
hopefully the U.S is right after Canada
May 07, 2008 at 05:15 PM
p.5 #11New Canon Rebates
RobertLynn wrote:
Going to that site, it seems that the 24-70 has been on every rebate, and it appears that the 70-200 2.8 has missed the last two.
For some reason though, I think I remember it being cheaper then normal (due to rebate).
In 2005 the rebates were April 15th (a Friday) to July 15th. (a Friday).
In 2006 the rebates were April 1st to July 15th. (both Saturdays)
In 2007 the rebates were May 17th to July 16th. (Thursday/Monday).
2007, the fall rebates ran longer, so the Spring rebates were pushed back. I suspect that's what's happened here. I'd say, probably the 12th( a Monday),...Show more →
See above for a start date idea.
Going to that site, it seems that the 24-70 has been on every rebate, and it appears that the 70-200 2.8 has missed the last two.
For some reason though, I think I remember it being cheaper then normal (due to rebate).
In 2005 the rebates were April 15th (a Friday) to July 15th. (a Friday).
In 2006 the rebates were April 1st to July 15th. (both Saturdays)
In 2007 the rebates were May 17th to July 16th. (Thursday/Monday).
2007, the fall rebates ran longer, so the Spring rebates were pushed back. I suspect that's what's happened here. I'd say, probably the 12th( a Monday),...Show more →
See above for a start date idea.
May 07, 2008 at 05:28 PM
p.5 #12New Canon Rebates
Breitling65 wrote:
I don't remember 35L on any typical rebate list ...
I don't either, but Canon uses rebates to increase sales on cameras, printers, and lenses they "want to sell more of".
The reasons they "want to sell" a specific lens can change from one season to the next.
It's likely that all these are factors:
-Higher profit margins
-Large inventory to clean out
-Unused factory manufacturing capacity
-Desire to stay #1 in sales volume, greed, etc.
ALSO: Regarding the dates, Pro Photo Supply in Portland Oregon is having it's annual Canon Days event, going May 13th through the 15th. I recall this was during the first week of rebates last year. If my memory is correct (might not be), we can look forward to the rebates starting as early as this weekend or Monday.
http://www.prophotosupply.com/p-events.htm
Edited by georgefun99 on May 07, 2008 at 03:52 PM GMT
Edited on May 07, 2008 at 05:52 PM
I don't remember 35L on any typical rebate list ...
I don't either, but Canon uses rebates to increase sales on cameras, printers, and lenses they "want to sell more of".
The reasons they "want to sell" a specific lens can change from one season to the next.
It's likely that all these are factors:
-Higher profit margins
-Large inventory to clean out
-Unused factory manufacturing capacity
-Desire to stay #1 in sales volume, greed, etc.
ALSO: Regarding the dates, Pro Photo Supply in Portland Oregon is having it's annual Canon Days event, going May 13th through the 15th. I recall this was during the first week of rebates last year. If my memory is correct (might not be), we can look forward to the rebates starting as early as this weekend or Monday.
http://www.prophotosupply.com/p-events.htm
Edited by georgefun99 on May 07, 2008 at 03:52 PM GMT
Edited on May 07, 2008 at 05:52 PM
May 07, 2008 at 05:36 PM
p.5 #13New Canon Rebates
OK, I was convinced this would not happen this year so I'm glad to know I was 100% wrong.
The owner of the largest chain here in Boston just called me. He didn't have all the info with him and wasn't too specific on everything but here's what he said....
Canon will offer rebates starting in the next couple of weeks (I can't pin it down more than that). This chain has a big sale this week end and got approval to offer all the rebate prices early. In this case, they're also going to discount the 1ds3 (definitely not on Canon's rebate list) but a show special.
Lenses he mentioned were 70-200 f/2.8 IS, 100-400L, 16-35L, and the 85L. I don't know how much the rebates amounts will be and these prices won't be available to the masses until the rebates start - I'm guessing that date will be the end of May - but for those of you in Boston you're in luck...
Edited on May 07, 2008 at 05:45 PM
The owner of the largest chain here in Boston just called me. He didn't have all the info with him and wasn't too specific on everything but here's what he said....
Canon will offer rebates starting in the next couple of weeks (I can't pin it down more than that). This chain has a big sale this week end and got approval to offer all the rebate prices early. In this case, they're also going to discount the 1ds3 (definitely not on Canon's rebate list) but a show special.
Lenses he mentioned were 70-200 f/2.8 IS, 100-400L, 16-35L, and the 85L. I don't know how much the rebates amounts will be and these prices won't be available to the masses until the rebates start - I'm guessing that date will be the end of May - but for those of you in Boston you're in luck...
Edited on May 07, 2008 at 05:45 PM
May 07, 2008 at 05:43 PM
p.5 #14New Canon Rebates
Plus the 35L is getting old...ish. Maybe they're going to attempt a 50L replacement soon if they put it on sale now...Hopefully they put it on sale.
May 07, 2008 at 05:57 PM
p.5 #16New Canon Rebates
ShadowWalker:
Not a real bargain considering they were about $950 w/ last fall's rebates.
70-200 f/4.0 L IS was $984 during last rebate.
Not a real bargain considering they were about $950 w/ last fall's rebates.
70-200 f/4.0 L IS was $984 during last rebate.
May 07, 2008 at 07:08 PM
p.5 #17New Canon Rebates
Huang123;
The canada one is coming up this 15th.
No, it is till June 30
The canada one is coming up this 15th.
No, it is till June 30
May 07, 2008 at 07:10 PM
p.5 #18New Canon Rebates
Boston sale... which one? Calumet?
Edited on May 07, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Edited on May 07, 2008 at 07:13 PM
May 07, 2008 at 07:11 PM
p.5 #19New Canon Rebates
My guess is it's Hunt's Photo. I think I saw some add about a sale from them coming soon.
May 07, 2008 at 07:21 PM
p.5 #20New Canon Rebates
wilsonprince wrote:
Plus the 35L is getting old...ish. Maybe they're going to attempt a 50L replacement soon if they put it on sale now...Hopefully they put it on sale.
I would be shocked if Canon replaced the 35L with a MKII version-- it just makes no sense.
Plus the 35L is getting old...ish. Maybe they're going to attempt a 50L replacement soon if they put it on sale now...Hopefully they put it on sale.
I would be shocked if Canon replaced the 35L with a MKII version-- it just makes no sense.
May 07, 2008 at 07:39 PM