The Canon direct store refurbished sale (15%-off) is now over, without any restock. In the end, less than 20 each of the desirable lenses were sold during the sale. As there are thousands of people waiting for a restock on each of those items, it’s no wonder these sales are nicknamed “lens lotteries”.
If you’re still looking for a lens before Christmas, we still have great street prices available — these are brand new from authorized dealers, should ship Monday, and no tax charged to most states. The mail-in rebate ends on January 3rd; historically the December rebate has been the best rebate of the year. We don’t have any info on a possible extension, but our one data point is last year’s December rebate was not renewed in January.
- $150 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II: Street price of $1849 AR
- $150 Rebate on EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM: Street price of $1699 AR
- $100 Rebate on EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM: Street price of $1759 AR
- $50 Rebate on EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM: Street price of $829 AR
- $200 Rebate on EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM: Street price of $989 AR
- Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon: Street price of $854
- Art 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon: Street price of $809
- EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM: Street price of $629
Also consider some great street prices on bodies, or check out our run down of advertised holiday deals.
- $300 Rebate on EOS 5D Mark III: Street price of $2469 AR
- $300 Rebate on EOS 6D: Street price of $1339 AR
- EOS 7D Mark II: Street price of $1639
Info in street price?
http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/faq-street-prices/
Historically, these are STILL some of the best prices ever seen. Sometimes we look at the refurb prices and anchor our price bias downwards. If you want/need and can use one of these products now, these street prices are the way to go!
Agreed. I tried to play the lens lotto, but no dice last night. I have a sore finger from refreshing the 70-200 f2.8L IS page to no avail! But I just took advantage of the street prices to get this lens at a great price ($1850 after rebate, no tax or shipping! Better than Canon ‘s current refurb price, if they were in stock) So, many thanks to CPW for keeping us informed and entertained! Now let’s go shooting!!!
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