canon rebates are now in effect!

windoze · October 15, 2005

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/Promotions/CIWC_101505_ClaimForm.pdf

Andy · October 15, 2005

i was waiting for these

just (re)bought - 20d (needed for backup and wife); 85 1.8; 15 fish.

$420 in rebates. $300 of that is on the 20d, taking the price down to $950 for a new 20D body - not bad at all!

btw, onecall.com is offering add'l $50 off of 20D price.

gluwater · October 15, 2005

andy wrote:

i was waiting for these

just (re)bought - 20d (needed for backup and wife); 85 1.8; 15 fish.

$420 in rebates. $300 of that is on the 20d, taking the price down to $950 for a new 20D body - not bad at all!

btw, onecall.com is offering add'l $50 off of 20D price.

What a shock, not. Maybe Canon should just lease bodys to you, return it for a new one every 6 months or so.

These rebates are really tempting. Pay bills or buy lenses, hard decision.

Andy · October 15, 2005

gluwater wrote:

What a shock, not. Maybe Canon should just lease bodys to you, return it for a new one every 6 months or so.

These rebates are really tempting. Pay bills or buy lenses, hard decision.

the 20d was always a plan. i like how the battery system is the same as on the 5d.

i'm likely to ditch my 85 1.2 in favor of the 85 1.8 - the 1.8 is *that* good. we'll see

the fish? i just missed having it

dragon300zx · October 15, 2005

andy wrote:

the 20d was always a plan. i like how the battery system is the same as on the 5d.

i'm likely to ditch my 85 1.2 in favor of the 85 1.8 - the 1.8 is *that* good. we'll see

the fish? i just missed having it

Canon Rebates = AndyBay Sales just in time for the holiday season. WooHoo.

T(h)orsten · October 16, 2005

You Guys are so lucky living in the land of camera dreams! Unfortunately this rebate is for US residents only. A 20D in Oz costs still 2,200 A$ = 1,670 US$

:help Oh year I forgot, there is now 150 A$ cash back on a 350D ... when yo buy for 1600 A$ (=1,250 US$)

Anyone wants to buy me a
20D
70-200 F4 L
35-135 IS USM

:

erich6 · October 16, 2005

andy wrote:

the 20d was always a plan. i like how the battery system is the same as on the 5d.

i'm likely to ditch my 85 1.2 in favor of the 85 1.8 - the 1.8 is *that* good. we'll see

the fish? i just missed having it

Andy,

Can you explain this trade? The 1.2 is an L lens right? What's the attractiveness of the 1.8? Light? Better distortion control?

Erich

Diane S · October 16, 2005

Shoot Me NOW!
Just my dumb luck! I ordered a 20D and a EF-S 17-85 lens on-line..... and guess when I ordered it??? oh yeah, OCTOBER 14th!!! After I placed the order, THEN I found out about the Canon rebates... I desparately called the store back to see if they could hold the order till October 15th, or at least date the sales receipt for Oct. 15th so I could qualify for the rebate.. and they said NOPE, it was already shipped out, and was dated the 14th.

Of course they said, when I receive it this Tues. I could refuse the camera, ship it back, get my full refund, and then REORDER it... but that is too much of a hassle... GROANNNNNNNNN!

Ya think Canon would forgive me for the rebate by just one lousey DAY?????

Live and learn, Diane :cry

Andy · October 16, 2005

Diane S wrote:

Just my dumb luck! I ordered a 20D and a EF-S 17-85 lens on-line..... and guess when I ordered it??? oh yeah, OCTOBER 14th!!! After I placed the order, THEN I found out about the Canon rebates... I desparately called the store back to see if they could hold the order till October 15th, or at least date the sales receipt for Oct. 15th so I could qualify for the rebate.. and they said NOPE, it was already shipped out, and was dated the 14th.

Of course they said, when I receive it this Tues. I could refuse the camera, ship it back, get my full refund, and then REORDER it... but that is too much of a hassle... GROANNNNNNNNN!

Ya think Canon would forgive me for the rebate by just one lousey DAY?????

Live and learn, Diane :cry

you could refuse/cancel and then reorder?

Andy · October 16, 2005

erich6 wrote:

Andy,

Can you explain this trade? The 1.2 is an L lens right? What's the attractiveness of the 1.8? Light? Better distortion control?

Erich

lighter, faster af, outstanding quality. excellent sharpness. great bokeh for portraits, as well.

here's an example on full-frame. note not only the sharpness & detail but also the lack of ca.

100% crop

gluwater · October 17, 2005

Andy that is your favorite example shot isn't it?

Andy · October 17, 2005

gluwater wrote:

Andy that is your favorite example shot isn't it?

i have others - but it works, doesn't it?

erich6 · October 17, 2005

andy wrote:

lighter, faster af, outstanding quality. excellent sharpness. great bokeh for portraits, as well.

Thanks Andy. It does look pretty good and the price differential is quite nice!

limbik · October 17, 2005

Arrr... I'm still peeved that the 10-22mm EF-S is not part of the rebates.

Andy · October 21, 2005

how to ensure getting your rebate
yes, rebates are a pain in the butt. i hate 'em as much as you do. but, hey - getting a 20d body for $950 new ain't too shabby. here's what i do to make sure i get no hassle from canon's rebate fullfillment company:

1) cut out the upc / serial number stuff from the boxes
2) attach to the copy you make of the warranty card
3) make a copy of your receipts
4) keep original of the receipt and warranty cards
5) keep a record of your submission - i simpy take a photo of each page, it's a no brainer and takes 10 seconds

double check your work and you'll have no problem.

HeldDown · October 21, 2005

Does anyone know if Canadian customers can take advantage of this? I'm picking up a Rebel XT today and it would be nice to use it. I'd read the fine print, but I'm writing an exam in a few minutes

Andy · October 21, 2005

HeldDown wrote:

Does anyone know if Canadian customers can take advantage of this? I'm picking up a Rebel XT today and it would be nice to use it. I'd read the fine print, but I'm writing an exam in a few minutes

nup - valid for u.s. residents only.

chuckh · October 21, 2005

Do the rebates apply if you purchase > 3 qualifying Canon products?

Meaning if I purchase 4 items that qualify for the triple rebate, would the triple rebates apply to all 4 products?

Andy · October 21, 2005

chuckh wrote:

Do the rebates apply if you purchase > 3 qualifying Canon products?

Meaning if I purchase 4 items that qualify for the triple rebate, would the triple rebates apply to all 4 products?

you can read the rules here

chuckh · October 22, 2005

andy wrote:

you can read the rules here

Thank you for the link to the PDF Andy. It appears that you get to purchase 1, 2 or 3 items and receive a rebate. 4th-n items appears to be a no go.

I do have a big family though.

windoze · October 22, 2005

chuckh wrote:

Thank you for the link to the PDF Andy. It appears that you get to purchase 1, 2 or 3 items and receive a rebate. 4th-n items appears to be a no go.

I do have a big family though.

not true! if you buy more them 3 different items all receive the triple rebate .....

troy

SnapHappy · October 22, 2005

If any European grinners need any rebate vouchers I have the vouchers for:
300mm f/4 £100
17-40 £70
10-22 £70
28-135 £35
20 f/2.8 £35
as well as speedlite 580ex, 420ex, extender 1.4 II, 2x II, MR-14EX.

Valid for purchases up to 31st Dec.

If anyone needs one just let me know & I'll pop it in the post.

apply to belgium,finland,france,germany,greece,ireland,luxembourg, netherlands, portugal, spain, sweden, switzerland & UK

Andy · October 22, 2005

SnapHappy wrote:

If any European grinners need any rebate vouchers I have the vouchers for:
300mm f/4 £100
17-40 £70
10-22 £70
28-135 £35
20 f/2.8 £35
as well as speedlite 580ex, 420ex, extender 1.4 II, 2x II, MR-14EX.

Valid for purchases up to 31st Dec.

If anyone needs one just let me know & I'll pop it in the post.

apply to belgium,finland,france,germany,greece,ireland,luxembourg, netherlands, portugal, spain, sweden, switzerland & UK

wow. that's really nice, snappy!

SnapHappy · October 22, 2005

andy wrote:

wow. that's really nice, snappy!

No probs, better used than unused and I can claim the postage costs on work expenses.
I'm keeping the rebate on the 70-200mm f/4 & the 60mm macro just in these come my way over xmas

Andy · February 3, 2006

Andy wrote:

i was waiting for these

just (re)bought - 20d (needed for backup and wife); 85 1.8; 15 fish.

$420 in rebates. $300 of that is on the 20d, taking the price down to $950 for a new 20D body - not bad at all!

btw, onecall.com is offering add'l $50 off of 20D price.

In case anyone was wondering how long it takes, and how you check your status:

I submitted 11/07/05
I received check on 2/3/06

You can check your status here:
https://www.web-rebates.com/Canon/status.asp

erich6 · February 4, 2006

Andy wrote:

In case anyone was wondering how long it takes, and how you check your status:

I submitted 11/07/05
I received check on 2/3/06

You can check your status here:
https://www.web-rebates.com/Canon/status.asp

I just got mine yesterday (2/2/06) and submitted 11/17/05....

Erich

Viking · February 4, 2006

One qustion... can I who live in europe use this offer, if I order from US? suppose not..

Andy · February 4, 2006

Viking wrote:

One qustion... can I who live in europe use this offer, if I order from US? suppose not..

No, because it was Canon USA only, and also it's expired...

canon rebates are now in effect!

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